Tag Archives: Women’s Empowerment

Violence against women: a problem of epidemic proportions around the world

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Tina Robiolle

“There is one universal truth, applicable to all countries, cultures and communities: violence against women is never acceptable, never excusable, never tolerable.” – United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon (2008, SG/SM/11437 WOM/1665) This report, developed by the World Health Organization, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Protection, Education, Gender Based Violence, Girls' Education, Human Rights, International Development, Women | Tagged Child Protection, Education, Gender Equality, Gender Gap, Girls' education, Human Rights, International Development, United Nations, Violence against women, WHO, Women's Empowerment, World Health Organization | Leave a comment

Promoting Equality for Women in Afghanistan

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Tina Robiolle

On July 18th, 2013, the U.S. Institute of Peace and U.S. Agency for International development hosted an expert panel, which discussed efforts made by multilateral actors within the U.S. Government and internationally, in ensuring a commitment to the empowerment of … Continue reading →

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10 things men can do to prevent gender violence

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Tina Robiolle

Domestic violence and sexual abuse are often called “women’s issues.” But in this TED talk, Jackson Katz points out that these are intrinsically men’s issues — and shows how these violent behaviors are tied to definitions of manhood. A call … Continue reading →

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Malala’s UN address: Education for all is the only solution

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Tina Robiolle

Malala Yousafzai marked her 16th birthday, on Friday, 12 July 2013 at the United Nations, by giving her first high-level public appearance and statement on the importance of education. Malala became a public figure when she was shot by the Taliban … Continue reading →

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U.N. Security Council new resolution on conflict-related sexual violence

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Tina Robiolle

The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a new resolution on conflict-related sexual violence on June 24, 2013. Here is a statement by Lakshmi Puri, Acting Head of UN Women: “UN Women welcomes the unanimous adoption of Security Council resolution … Continue reading →

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Working to end gender-based violence at school: new report

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Tina Robiolle

Worldwide, 66 million girls are missing out on an education. This new Plan International report, A girl’s right to learn without fear, focuses on one of the major barriers girls face: gender-based violence – sexual, physical and psychological –in and … Continue reading →

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Girls’ Leadership Development In Action: CARE’s experience from the field

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Tina Robiolle

CARE recently published “Girls’ Leadership Development in Action” as a follow-on to the 2009 edition called, “The Power to Lead: A Leadership Model for Adolescent Girls” which outlined CARE’s approach to leadership development and the prioritization of girls. In this document, you will see … Continue reading →

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One Billion Rising today: Ending Violence Against Women

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Tina Robiolle

A film by Eve Ensler and Tony Stroebel One billion women violated is an atrocity. One billion women – and men — dancing is a revolution. More information at http://www.onebillionrising.org ONE IN THREE WOMEN ON THE PLANET WILL BE RAPED OR BEATEN … Continue reading →

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A Path to Dignity: The Power of Human Rights Education

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Tina Robiolle

A Path to Dignity: The Power of Human Rights Education is a 28-minute movie that presents three stories illustrating the impact of human rights education respectively on school children (India), law enforcement agencies (Australia) and women victims of violence (Turkey). … Continue reading →

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New report: Impact of Economic Crisis on Girls and Young Women

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Tina Robiolle

This 2013 report by Plan International and ODI examines the continuing and deepening impact economic crisis is having on girls and young women worldwide. Long standing economic trends, entrenched gender inequality and austerity budgets have all left girls and their … Continue reading →

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