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Women's Rights
Posted by The.IRC on October 7th, 2011
Congratulations to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, Liberian activist Leymah Gbowee and Yemeni journalist and activist Tawakul Karman. The three women have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their work on women's rights. more »
Posted in Women, Africa, Liberia | Tags: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Freedom Award, Women's Rights, Leymah Gbowee, Tawakul Karman, Nobel peace prize | 1 Comments
Posted by The.IRC on May 13th, 2011
Here’s a glimpse into the lives of women who serve as volunteers in Port-au-Prince, trained by the IRC to provide psychological and social support to survivors of sexual violence. more »
Posted in Women, Domestic Violence, Caribbean, Haiti | Tags: domestic violence, Sexual Violence, Women's Rights, Haiti Earthquake, women, Haiti |
Posted by Jamie.Kelso on April 28th, 2011
Iraqi refugee women in Jordan who have fled conflict at home can become easy targets for violence and abuse. The Jordan River Foundation, an IRC partner, is distributing small purses with hotline numbers discreetly hidden inside. Using this hotline, women can contact our office for emergency assistance to protect them from violence, without fear of discovery by their abusers. more »
Posted in Women, Jordan | Tags: refugees, Iraqi refugees, Jordan, domestic violence, Mother's Day, urban refugees, Women's Rights, conflict, Wake Up Call, howtohelp, Jordan River Foundation |
Posted by The.IRC on April 13th, 2011
Development efforts around the world will not bear fruit unless we address violence against women and girls. Traveling around the world as President of the Novo Foundation, I have seen that women encounter such similar obstacles and challenges toward reaching their full potential. more »
Posted in Africa | Tags: video, development, Sexual Violence, Women's Rights, conflict, Wake Up Call, Jennifer Buffett, Novo Foundation |
Posted by Natalie Parke on March 31st, 2011
Cynics occasionally refer to Haiti as “the Republic of NGOs,” claiming that the country has lots of well-intentioned non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with little to show for their goodwill. Fair enough. But I’m not a cynic. I firmly believe that the vibrancy of local organizations in Haiti can and will translate into meaningful development for the country. more »
Posted in Natural Disasters, Haiti | Tags: aid worker blogs, family reunification, Women's Rights, Advocacy, Haiti Earthquake, Haiti, humanitarian aid, Haitian NGOs, NGOs |
Posted by Jamie.Kelso on March 16th, 2011
Mark shares his personal commitment to changing culture when and where it is unjust and inhuman. By educating young men and empowering young girls, he is working in Karamoja, Uganda to stop a long-practiced terrible tradition of rape and helping a community to exchange a violent past for the promise and potential of a future built on equality more »
Posted in Gender based Violence, Domestic Violence, Uganda | Tags: video, Africa, domestic violence, Karamoja, Sexual Violence, Women's Rights, uganda, conflict, war, Wake Up Call |
Posted by Elisabeth.Roesch on March 9th, 2011
Today I’d like to share the three goals that I think are critical to the fight not only to end sexual violence but also to extend basic human rights to women and girls all over the world. more »
Posted in Women | Tags: International Women's Day, Sexual Violence, Women's Rights, human rights, Advocacy, Margot Wallström, International Women's Day 2011 |
Posted by The.IRC on March 9th, 2011
At a rural health clinic run by the IRC where rape survivors receive counseling and medical care, Julie (not her real name) recalls the night she was raped by eight armed men wielding rifles and machetes. more »
Posted in Women, Africa, D.R. Congo | Tags: congo, health, humanitarian, Sexual Violence, Women's Rights, conflict, war, Wake Up Call, Congo rape | 3 Comments
Posted by Jamie.Kelso on March 8th, 2011
On the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, we reflect on how far women have come and how much they can still achieve. Today, we are launching the IRC's Wake Up campaign, where YOU can help empower women in war and disaster zones to become agents of change in their communities. more »
Posted in Women, IRC Worldwide | Tags: International Women's Day, Women's Rights, Advocacy, natural disasters, conflict, war, Wake Up Call, how to help, International Women's Day 2011 |
Posted by The.IRC on February 23rd, 2011
The IRC's Hillary Margolis shares a moment when a group of women in Congo who, once empowered with knowledge about human rights, advocated for local laws to be changed in order to allow women to inherit land and hold property. more »
Posted in Women, Africa, D.R. Congo | Tags: Women's Rights, human rights, Wake Up Call |
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