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Women, Action & the Media

by Corine Milano | March 28, 2008 - 16:37 - March 30, 2008 - 16:37

I'm very excited about this event--the lineup of speakers and sessions is fabulous and definitely relevant to PW. Take a look at the site link for more information! … Read More»

India's "Gang for Social Justice"

by Maria Jett | December 3, 2007 at 9:36 PM | Beyond 16 Days of Activism on Gender Violence

Hello everyone. … Read More»

Event Tomorrow: World AIDS Day Teleconference for Media, Including Helen Epstein and Beatrice Were

by Maria Jett | November 28, 2007 at 5:35 PM

A press briefing by conference call with experts on global HIV/AIDS, assessing the latest epidemic update as well as recently issued proposals by several of the candidates for US President, including … Read More»

Toolkit for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence- available now!

by acdadesky | November 9, 2007 at 10:59 AM

HI all, Here is information and a link to resources/toolkit on the upcoming campaign: Integrating World AIDS Day and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence … Read More»

Blog for the Environment on Oct. 15

by Corine Milano | October 10, 2007 at 5:18 PM

I posted this over in the ResourceExchange Action Alerts as well, but I want to make sure that everyone sees it. … Read More»

October 15 is Blog Action Day -- Blog for the Environment!

by Corine Milano | October 10, 2007 at 5:04 PM

From the Blog Action Day Website-- … Read More»

Sign on to letter demanding changes in IMF policy - sign today

by acdadesky | October 2, 2007 at 8:40 PM

Thank you for signing on to the following civil society letter to Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, IMF Managing Director, International Monetary Fund. Please find the attached copy for your records. … Read More»

Men, Stand In Solidarity With Your Peers Against Trafficking

by Maria Jett | September 18, 2007 at 8:32 AM

The Defenders USA The Defenders know that prevention is the key, and the Campaign is committed to raising awareness, encouraging public debate, and reducing demand through education. … Read More»

Stephen Lewis Outraged over Ongoing Lack of Response to DRC mass rapes

by acdadesky | September 13, 2007 at 2:57 PM

Below is a long, searing and outraged report from Stephen Lewis, Ex UN Ambassador on AIDS to Africa, about the ongoing, horrific, mass rapes in the Democratic Republic of Congo. While I absolutely agree with his outrage, I would add what he did not, to this report - which is that there are grassroots organizations that have sprung up, led by women survivors of rape, and that they are pleading for our support. I am in touch with V-Day, which is starting a campaign to fund and build a "City Of Joy" -- a safe village for rape survivors in Bukavu. … Read More»

Online Video Report: Ethiopia - From RISK to ACTION: Women and HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia (40 mins)

by Maria Jett | August 21, 2007 at 12:46 AM

Ethiopia - From RISK to ACTION: Women and HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia. Nearly 60% of HIV infected individuals in Ethiopia are women. Gender bias and the biology of transmission make women more vulnerable to infection. Poverty, lack of access to education, and violence against women increase their risk. This film profiles the connection between gender and HIV/AIDS, as well as the work of leaders in education and policy change to improve the status of women. … Read More»