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IRC concerned about the safety of women and girls fleeing South Kordofan

YIDA, South Sudan
05 Dec 2012

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is concerned about recent incidents of sexual violence reported by women and girls fleeing renewed conflict in Sudan’s South Kordofan state for the Yida refugee settlement in South Sudan. “We are concerned about the safety of women and girls fleeing conflict in South Kordofan and we are hearing reports of sexual assault while they are on the road to get here,” said Stephanie Puccetti, the IRC’s emergency women’s protection and empowerment manager in Yida.

Twitter chat on 11/27: Ending violence against women


November 26, 2012
By The IRC
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Working for peace and equality in Kenya


November 26, 2012
By The IRC

Rhoda Mukamba (second from left) lost her husband and her home when mobs attacked her Kenyan village in January 2008 after a disputed presidential election. With new elections scheduled for this coming March, the IRC is working with partners and communities in Kenya to avert a repeat of the violence.

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Girls in the world's newest nation answer your questions


October 11, 2012
By The IRC

These girls in rural Malualkon, South Sudan, are among those who answered IRC supporters' questions about what it is like growing up in the world's newest nation.

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Crisis in Syria: The IRC's emergency response

Over 250,000 Syrians have fled into neighboring countries since the start of the the conflict in 2011.

09 Oct 2012

Photo: Made by women’s hands, Kenya


October 5, 2012
By Sophia Jones-Mwangi

Left to right: IRC women’s protection and empowerment officer Ruth Kimaathi, IRC supervisor Sadia Diriye, trainee Mumina Mohamed and trainer Mariam Hassan with colorful baskets, tie-dyed dresses and other products made by Somali women living in Kenya’s Dadaab refugee complex.

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Eva Mendes Embarks on 'Life-Changing' Visit to Sierra Leone

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Eva Mendes Embarks on 'Life-Changing' Visit to Sierra Leone
Contributor Name: 
Amie Kandeh
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October 4, 2012
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People
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http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20634870,00.html
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With a visit to Sierra Leone, Eva Mendes is helping raise awareness about serious issues affecting girls and women around the world. 

 
 

Using Fame to Shine a Spotlight on the Suffering

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Using Fame to Shine a Spotlight on the Suffering
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Amie Kandeh
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October 3, 2012
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New York Times
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No network, including PBS, is above using celebrities as audience bait in the interests of making a difficult documentary subject a little more commercial.

Gender-based violence

Contributor Name: 
Amie Kandeh

The International Rescue Committee's Amie Kandeh, a leading advocate in Sierra Leone for women's rights and protection, is featured in the documentary Half the Sky on PBS. Amie helped open three centers in Sierra Leone  to aid survivors of sexual assault. She has also pioneered innovative programs that aim to end violence and empower women and girls.

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One girl's long road to school and safety

Contributor Name: 
Amie Kandeh

From PBS Independent Lens - One Girl's Long Road to School and Safety in Sierra Leone: Agnes Libbi Smith lost her father during the civil war in Sierra Leone and her mother when she was 13 years old. Finding herself homeless, Agnes was physically abused and raped by a teacher who promised her an education. Finally breaking free and seeking help at the Rainbo Center with Amie Kandeh and the International Rescue Committee, Agnes hopes to become a doctor and help others.

03 Oct 2012
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