International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Domestic violence

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the International Rescue Committee (IRC) works to end domestic violence
Many women in West Africa face violent from their spouse on a daily basis
Women face domestic violence if they do not complete their daily chores
The IRC helps women use their voices and make change in their communities
<p>There are different paths to justice, but they rarely lead to any consequences for the man or resolution for the survivor. Many times a woman faces further violence or isolation for coming forward. But as a woman in Monrovia, Liberia said, &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t need an eye for an eye; I need something to stop what&rsquo;s happening to me once and for all.&rdquo;</p><br /><br /><em>Photo: Ann Jones/IRC</em><br /><br />
IRC helps women find work, economic opportunities to take control of their lives
IRC helps women end domestic violence in their communities
IRC cals attention to domestic violence, an often ignored issue during conflict
Photo: Ann Jones/IRC

Violence against women is one of the most widespread of human rights abuses.  In war-torn regions where destruction, displacement and lawlessness breed yet more violence, women increasingly face abuse in their homes.  Around the world, the IRC helps survivors heal and works with communities and institutions to break the cycle of violence.