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Visions and the Freedom to Bring about Social Change

by Osai | October 3, 2011 at 4:24 AM

Every day, I think that things can be better, I can improve something, I can find more time, I can share a little more; I can be a better person, a better mother, a better wife, a better friend. … Read More»

The Nigerian police have arrested two people in connection with the gang-rape of a girl posted on the internet.

by Olubusola | September 26, 2011 at 3:27 AM

Bala Hassan, the commissioner for police in Abia State, South East, Nigeria, said the two men were detained after cyber activists posted pictures and names online. … Read More»

silence-rape Protect them, stand for them- A published review in Women News Network by Jack David Eller

by MaduRathnayaka | September 22, 2011 at 9:42 AM

http://womennewsnetwork.net/2011/03/05/film-silence-rape-in-congo/ … Read More»

A Call To End Sexual Violence In Haiti

by Breese | September 14, 2011 at 4:20 PM

Last fall, MADRE along with the International Women's Human Rights Clinic at CUNY Law School, Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti, Bureau des Avocats Internationaux, Center for Constitutional … Read More»

Aiding American Women

by amikijera | August 11, 2011 at 4:14 AM

The amount of U.S. aid and compassion directed toward women in developing countries is both heartwarming and humbling. … Read More»

Offer: Online Course: Measurement of VAW through statistical surveys

by Breese | August 10, 2011 at 1:13 PM | Mentorship and Training

The e-course on Measurement of violence against women through statistical surveys will be delivered by the Division for Gender Affairs and the Latin American Institute of Economic and Social Plann … Read More»

Need: Service Women's Action Network (SWAN) seeks sexual assault testimonies

by Breese | August 3, 2011 at 1:17 PM | Opportunities

From SWAN: … Read More»

Trafficked

by MaDube | August 3, 2011 at 5:55 AM

Imagine a young woman. I will call her Lily. She lives with her mother and her little boy. A man comes into her life. … Read More»

Tell Congress: No Killer Cuts for 2012

by Women Thrive Wo... | July 27, 2011 at 9:51 AM

With global food prices at all-time highs, there are more hungry people worldwide than ever before: 925 million. And because women and girls face unique barriers to accessing critical … Read More»

The UN extends its peacekeeping mandate in the DRC

by dbunton | July 8, 2011 at 2:12 PM

Last week, Reuters reported that The U.N. … Read More»