Violence Against Women

Violence against girls

Table of Contents 1 Violence against girls worldwide 1.1 North America 1.2 Latin America 1.3 The fight against violence 2 References Violence against girls worldwide Sexual and physical violence against adolescent girls is an enormous international problem, one that claims victims in practically every country and culture. The World Health Organization estimated in 2002 that […]

Women for Women Taxis

Table of Contents 1 Women for Women Taxis 1.1 Inspiration 2 Violence against Women 3 Empowerment of Women 3.1 Riders 3.2 Drivers 4 Existing Organizations 5 References 6 External links Women for Women Taxis Women for Women Taxis is a service dedicated to providing safe transport for women while also empowering female drivers. The idea […]

Voices against Violence

and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) have launched a pioneering non-formal education curriculum for young people on ending and girls Called “Voices against Violence”. About “Voices against Violence” is an education programme that puts young people at the heart of prevention efforts. It gives them tools and expertise to understand […]

V-Day

V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. V-Day is a catalyst that promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. V-Day generates broader attention for the fight to stop , including , battery, incest, (FGM) and sexual slavery. Activities Through V-Day campaigns, […]

UN Security Council Resolution 1820

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1820 was unanimously adopted on June 19, 2008 due to weak areas concerning sexual violence prevention and response in SCR (2000). SCR 1820 recognizes that sexual violence can impede international peace and security, and therefore requires a security response to protect girls and women from sexual violence during armed conflict. […]

Trafficking of Women

The trafficking of women for sexual exploitation is an international, organized, criminal phenomenon that has grave consequences for the safety, welfare and human rights of its victims. Trafficking of women is a criminal phenomenon that violates basic human rights, and totally destroying victims’ lives. Countries are affected in various ways. Some see their young women […]

The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the ‘s largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline at rainn.org, and publicizes the hotline’s free, confidential services; educates the public about sexual assault; and leads national efforts to prevent sexual assault, improve services […]

The Coexist Initiative

Table of Contents 1 Background 2 Our Vision 3 Our Mission 4 Programmes 5 East African Regional Conference 6 See also 7 References Background The Coexist Initiative was founded in 2002 and officially registered in 2005 as a non – profit network for men and boys organizations that work in the areas of sexual and gender […]

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