Project Context The rise in domestic violence cases has laid open the practice of discrimination against women as a tradition. But it has also been observed that economically empowered women are better able to tackle domestic violence and also lead others out of this traumatic problem. A few case … [Read more...] about Economic Empowerment to reduce Domestic Violence
Archives for 2010
Addressing Trafficking of Women
Project Context Trafficking of women and girls to brothels is one of the worst forms of violence against women. Trafficking victims are usually deceived and once inside the prostitution ring, they are beaten up, forced to have sex and made to live in dirty conditions. It is a serious violation of … [Read more...] about Addressing Trafficking of Women
Increasing Women’s Participation in Decision-making to reduce Violence against Women
Project Context Violence against women is a rampant issue in the country because there is a lack of adequate legislation to address it. Lack of legislation to tackle violence against women demonstrates the poor sensitivity levels of the government, but the poor sensitivity is also due to the poor … [Read more...] about Increasing Women’s Participation in Decision-making to reduce Violence against Women
Youths as Agents of Change to address Violence against Women
Project Context Youths are at the forefront of activism, demonstrating extraordinary zeal to address social issues. The project proposes to combine the potential energy with the committed vision of the organization to address the rising problem of violence against women in the project … [Read more...] about Youths as Agents of Change to address Violence against Women
Sensitizing the Actors who can be involved in Prevention of Violence against Women at the local-level
Project Context The problem of violence against women cannot be addressed fully without the involvement of all the actors directly or indirectly responsible for the issue. The police needs to be sensitive towards the issue so as to register the case when reported by the victim. The judiciary needs … [Read more...] about Sensitizing the Actors who can be involved in Prevention of Violence against Women at the local-level
Working with Men – the White Ribbon Way
Project Context Following upon the movement of the White Ribbon Movement, the project will mobilize men and boys to speak out against violence against women and girls. Involving male celebrities and also top male officials in the government, judiciary and the police forces can bring about effective … [Read more...] about Working with Men – the White Ribbon Way
Female Feticide as a Form of Violence against Women
Project Context In some cases, violence against women can begin even before they are born. Female feticide is a reality of some societies that discriminate the unborn females and subject them to silent deaths inside the womb itself. However, these heinous crimes desired by families are actually … [Read more...] about Female Feticide as a Form of Violence against Women
Don’t forget to check out SASA – An Activist Kit for Prevention of Violence against Women and HIV
Raising Voices in Uganda developed “SASA,” a comprehensive tool for addressing violence against women and HIV. As violence against women remains to be both a cause and consequence of HIV, this kit comprises of practical resources, activities and monitoring and assessment tools for local activism, … [Read more...] about Don’t forget to check out SASA – An Activist Kit for Prevention of Violence against Women and HIV
Grinnell College launches Social Justice Prize
Grinnell College at Grinnell, Iowa, USA is accepting nominations for the Grinnell College Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize to award up to $300,000 individuals under the age of 40 who have demonstrated leadership in their fields and who show creativity, commitment, and extraordinary … [Read more...] about Grinnell College launches Social Justice Prize
A Guide on how Human Rights Activists can survive and protect themselves
Front Line, the International Foundation for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders has published a guide that provides practical guidance for human rights activists to survive threats and risk to their lives while carrying out their work. The "Strategies for Survival: Protection of Human Rights … [Read more...] about A Guide on how Human Rights Activists can survive and protect themselves
