Stand up to end Violence against Women
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Madre | To advance women’s human rights by meeting urgent needs in communities and building lasting solutions to the crises women face.
MADRE Vision MADRE works towards a world in which all people enjoy the fullest range of individual and collective human rights; in which resources are shared equitably and sustainably; in which women participate effectively in all aspects of society; and in which people have a meaningful say in policies that affect their lives. MADRE’s vision… Continue reading
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Woman's Advancing Equality and Human Rights | We need radical thinking, creative ideas, and imagination.
Woman’s Advancing Equality and Human Rights | We need radical thinking, creative ideas, and imagination. Continue reading
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Women's Refugee Commission | There are currently more than 42 million refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) worldwide who have been displaced by conflict
The Women’s Refugee Commission is extremely concerned about the current crises in the following hotspots: Syria Horrific violence persisting for the past two years has created a desperate humanitarian situation in Syria. Since early March, UNHCR has reported that the number of registered refugees or those being assisted as such has surpassed the one million… Continue reading
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For Women, UN Arms Trade Treaty is Just the Beginning
For women around the globe who have struggled for decades to live free from the violence of militarism, the UN General Assembly vote to approve the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) came as a victory of sorts. Continue reading
