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Kenya: Violence Against Women Must Stop
The Star, 26 November 2013
Today is day two of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence Campaign. I couldn't think of a better way to describe our societal acceptance of violence against women… Read more »
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Africa: Campaign Targets Violence Against Women
On the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the United Nations has called for renewed efforts to end violence against women.
Survivors of sexual assault who have babies resulting from the violence stay in a shelter in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Kenya: Violence Taking Its Toll On Women, Says Waiguru
The Star, 26 November 2013
Devolution Secretary Ann Waiguruhas said gender-based violence has increased. She said more women are suffering in silence due to the stigmatisation. Speaking in Nairobi yesterday,… Read more »
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Ghana: End Violence Against Women and Girls - UN General Assembly President
Ghana Govt., 26 November 2013
The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Mr John W. Ashe has reminded the international community that no sustainable development agenda can be achieved without ending… Read more »
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Gambia: TYW On 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Daily Observer, 26 November 2013
Think Young Women (TYW), a young women-led non-profit organization has joined the rest of world in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence on the theme,… Read more »
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Africa: UN Expresses Concern On International Day to End Violence Against Women
VOA, 25 November 2013
The Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS - UNAIDS - says every hour 50 young women become newly infected with HIV. Many of those infections are related to violence. Read more »
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Africa: Violence Against Women 'Can Be Prevented'
UNDP, 25 November 2013
Every year, at least two million women and girls are trafficked into prostitution, forced slavery, and servitude. Up to 60 percent of women experience some form of physical or… Read more »
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Africa: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - Statement By Donald Kaberuka
African Development Bank (AfDB), 25 November 2013
Violence against women is violence against us all. Violence against women is not "only" a "women's issue": it is a priority for all men and all women who are committed to… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Global Campaign Targets Violence Against Women and Girls Caused By 'Militarism'
AI London, 25 November 2013
Amnesty International supporters worldwide today begin a 16-day global campaign challenging violence against women and girls exacerbated by increasingly militarized societies or… Read more »
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Southern Africa: Time for Action to End GBV!
Gender Links, 25 November 2013
I recently attended a gender-based violence (GBV) meeting convened by the United Nations Economic Commission on Africa (UNECA) in Zambia, where I presented Gender Links' (GL)… Read more »
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South Africa: Video On Gender Violence Documents Award-Winning Photographer's Work
HRW, 24 November 2013
Human Rights Watch today released a short film that explores the work of the award-winning South African photographer and activist Zanele Muholi to mark the 16 Days of Activism… Read more »
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Africa: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence
IDS, 21 November 2013
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence is an annual international campaign that starts on 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Universal Children's Day - Make Violence Against Children History in the DRC
Unicef, 20 November 2013
On Universal Children's Day, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and Armed Conflict, UNICEF and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Nun Seeks to Expand Efforts to Help Victims
CISA, 19 November 2013
Sister Angelique Namaika, a Catholic nun who has dedicated her life to helping people brutalized by militants in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has announced that she will use… Read more »
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Liberia: Country Commemorates Children's Day With a Prayer and Commitment to End Violence Against Children
Unicef, 20 November 2013
Church bells tolled and moazins in mosques called out for salaat (prayer) at noon today, as Liberians observed a minute of silence and prayer for every child who has suffered of… Read more »
