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Every year, 3 million women across the UK experience some form of gender-based violence. The perpetrators are more often than not men known to the victim. (Guardian Unlimited -- Society)
Liberia: 'Violence Against Women' Parade Nov 27, 2007
A call to action to end Gender Based Violence worldwide has begun gaining momentum in Liberia as the Ministry of Gender and Development leads a parade to the Ministry of Justice today to present a statement against violence. This year's celebration of the 16 Days of Activism under the global theme "Demanding Implementation, Challenging Obstacles: End Violence Against Women," calls for the abolition of all forms of violence against women. (allAfrica.com)
Zambia: State to Address Gender Violence Nov 27, 2007
PRESIDENT Mwanawasa says the Government will enact laws and domesticate relevant international conventions to address gender-based violence ... Dr Mwanawasa told the gathering at Mulungushi International Conference Centre (MICC) that he had instructed Justice Minister, George Kunda to speed up the process of drafting the Bill on gender-based violence to further strengthen the law. (allAfrica.com)
Africa Joins Fight Against Gender-Based Violence Nov 27, 2007
com: Africa: Joining the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence (Page 1 of 1) ... Africa: Joining the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence ... "FGM [female genital mutilation/cutting] is the number-one form of gender-based violence for women in Somalia.". (allAfrica.com)
Facilities set aside 'for those whose gender may not conform with societal stereotypes' Nov 18, 2007
" Gender-specific restrooms located on all lower levels library floors 1 through 6. The event was sponsored by , USM Residence Life and Student Involvement, and . Following a film viewing and workshop in the afternoon, a two-hour social event and caucus session was offered where participants were encouraged to "attend the caucus which most closely aligns with how you identify," Hein said. (Story continues below) Caucuses included the Female-to-Male Spectrum, Male-to-Female Spectrum, the... (WorldNetDaily)
Somalia: UN Agencies Team Up to Help Rape Victims Oct 27, 2007
"Cases are usually dealt with through traditional means, with the attacker having to pay compensation to the victim's father or husband, but never to her. ;;To ensure survivors of sexual violence receive support, a network of UN agencies - including UNHCR, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) - has launched a "sexual and gender-based violence prevention and response plan. . (allAfrica.com)
Somalia: Women Plagued By Rape As Crime Rules Collapsed State Oct 27, 2007
To ensure survivors of sexual violence receive support, a network of UN agencies - including UNHCR, UNFPA and UNICEF - has launched a Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) prevention and response plan. The plan will build upon local NGOs, where fully committed Somali men and women intend to put an end to sexual violence. (allAfrica.com)
Police unit records increasing rape cases Oct 27, 2007
She advised the students to collaborate with teachers and parents to establish clubs in schools to deal with women or citizenship issues to help eradicate gender-based violence. Mrs Debrah called on the students to be in the forefront of exposing violence and empowering the vulnerable and the marginalized to help break the life cycle of violence and promote the rights of females in society. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
USAID Supports Efforts to Reduce Violence Against Refugee and Displaced Women Oct 26, 2007
5 million to conduct a three-year communication initiative, which will address gender-based violence and harmful traditional practices among conflict-affected communities in Liberia, Pakistan, and Rwanda ... As part of the program, video and audio programs that raise awareness of gender-based violence will be produced by, with, and for community members, through a process that emphasizes collaboration and inclusion. (PR Newswire)
Displaced by conflict, then floods, in Uganda Oct 20, 2007
For example, Susan (40) has been working with the Lira Branch since 2003 going to camps and villages of Northern Uganda, raising awareness of HIV and gender-based violence and talking to the communities about health and hygiene issues. When the floods swept across large areas of Northern Uganda this summer, Susan was trained and ready to respond. (AlertNet)
Central African Republic::Insecurity in North Persists - Unicef Oct 16, 2007
For its part, UNICEF said: "Children continue to be used in the armed conflict, particularly in the northwest... rape and GBV [gender-based violence] remain prevalent.". "Although constrained by funding, UNICEF is continuing to work closely with its specialised partner agencies in order to improve these indicators in an effort to enhance human welfare and development across this forgotten country," the agency added. (allAfrica.com)
Over 160,000 Have Been Displaced Since January Oct 10, 2007
Perpetrators are rarely brought to justice and many of the mechanisms the state has established to combat sexual violence, such as the State Committees on Combating Gender-based Violence, function poorly and have had little impact. Although women and girls are the ones primarily collecting firewood and hay, militiamen also target men and boys who farm, travel to markets, or leave their villages or camps for other reasons. (allAfrica.com)
Gender activist to speak at Wells Oct 6, 2007
She has done extensive qualitative research on a variety of topics, including HIV/AIDS on farms, gender and media, gender-based violence, sexualities, gender and land reform, sustainable development, identity-based gender social movements, sexual rights and citizenship, institutional culture and exiles in the anti-apartheid struggle. For the last 15 years she has worked as a researcher, trainer and writer in gender, sexualities and development, and participatory research methodologies. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Rwanda: Gender-based Violence a Security Threat, Says Defence Force Sep 30, 2007
CALLS for a holistic understanding of gender equality concepts and respect for human rights dominated Thursday's gender based violence meeting at the Ministry of defense headquarters ... The army chief cautioned that gender based violence is a serious social menace that needs special attention in contemporary democracy by governments, multilateral organizations and the civil society. (allAfrica.com)
Somalia: UN Expert Deeply Concerned With Violence Sep 29, 2007
Civilians faced severe violations by all parties to the conflict including of the right to life, disappearance, torture, recruitment as child combatants and sexual and gender-based violence, as well as continued obstacles to the right to food, health and education. Mr. Alnajjar discussed the humanitarian needs of the civilian population, including the more than 700,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs), and threats and attacks on aid workers, underlining once again the importance of preserving... (allAfrica.com)
Sudan::UN Reports Rights Abuses Continue in Darfur Sep 25, 2007
In March this year, the Human Rights Council set up the Group of Experts to monitor the situation on the ground amid mounting international concern at armed attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers, the widespread destruction of villages and the lack of accountability for the perpetrators of gender-based violence against women and girls. The Group of Experts said it was not able yet to deliver a detailed assessment, which would have to wait until a complete report can be delivered to... (allAfrica.com)
UN team urges Sudan to punish Darfur rights violators Sep 25, 2007
"Violations of human rights and gender-based violence are continuing with renewed vigour," a Canadian delegate told the Council. The U.N. team -- all experts on rights issues -- asked the Council to renew calls on all sides in the four-year-old conflict to stop violence against civilians, especially women and children, and against relief workers. (AlertNet)
Civilians Under Attack in Scramble for Darfur [Press Release] Sep 20, 2007
UNAMID will need to carry out regular day and night patrols (including firewood and market day patrols), employ well-trained and well-resourced policing units, and contain human rights officers who can publicly report on their findings (including experts in sexual and gender-based violence as well as children's rights). The full deployment of UNAMID may take many months. (allAfrica.com)
Don't justify negative culture against women - Greenstreet Sep 18, 2007
Elmina, Sept. 18, GNA - Professor Miranda Greenstreet, Chairperson of the Gender Development Institute (GDI) on Monday pointed out that although rape is the most often cited sexual violence against women, female genital mutilation, trokosi and widowhood rites were also forms of sexual and gender based violence. She said these cannot be overlooked or justified on the grounds of tradition, culture or social conformity. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
UN Relief Chief Deplores Violence in East DRC Sep 6, 2007 Sudan:UN Accuses Military, Militias of Possible War Crimes Aug 22, 2007 Namibia: MPs on Familiarisation Tour of Karas Aug 13, 2007 Offices inaugurated for Ho police Aug 2, 2007 UN Committee must address plight of displaced women and girls in Kenya Jul 27, 2007 UNHCR doubles aid appeal for Iraq, 2,000 flee daily Jul 13, 2007 Parenti/Muoz: Guatemala Gender Savagery Jul 9, 2007 Swaziland: Are There Any Good Men? Jun 16, 2007 Catholics urged to end Amnesty aid Jun 14, 2007 Somalia: Human Rights Situation Getting Worse, Says UN Expert Jun 13, 2007 Students use the Internet to help Darfur Jun 13, 2007 Congo-Kinshasa: UN Rights Chief 'Appalled' By Sexual Violence Jun 1, 2007 Burundi: UN Urges Govt to Bring Rights Violators to Justice May 31, 2007 Women and violence May 28, 2007 Burundi: Study Links Coffee Harvest to Attacks on Women May 25, 2007 Thailand: Burmese resettlement offering new opportunities and creating complications May 25, 2007 Peace processes are failing women May 19, 2007 Going Back Home: IDP return monitoring in Gulu District May 12, 2007 More of this story Apr 24, 2007 Govt pledges $2.5m boost in African aid Apr 6, 2007 Sudan: Human Rights Council Sets Up Independent Monitoring Group On Darfur Mar 31, 2007 Blacks' HIV risk six times higher Mar 15, 2007 South Africa fighting 1,500 new HIV infections a day Mar 15, 2007 Africa: Shame of War - A New Book On Sexual Violence Against Women And Girls in Conflict [press release] Mar 9, 2007 Liberia: Chief Justice Criticizes Colleagues Mar 9, 2007 SG/SM/10903-OBV/610-WOM/1620 Mar 9, 2007 OBV/609-WOM/1619 Mar 9, 2007 Symposium marks international women's day Mar 9, 2007 'The reality is that it often is tacitly condoned' Mar 9, 2007 UN Wants More Women Involved at 'Decision-Making Levels' Mar 9, 2007 Uganda: Country to Celebrate Women's Day Mar 8, 2007 World fails to treat rape as crime - UN agencies Mar 8, 2007 Susskind: Iraq's Other War Mar 8, 2007 Male feminists, anyone?AddMyLinkImage("/news/181_1946221,0008.htm", "Male feminists, anyone?"); Mar 7, 2007 Renewal of Liberia's UN Peace Keeping Mandate Crucial to Women, Says new Study Mar 7, 2007 Stevens: Women in Iraq Mar 7, 2007 UN grant for India to fight gender violence Mar 3, 2007 U.N.: Can halt violence against women Feb 28, 2007 South Africa: Aids-Orphan Explosion Coming 'Unless State Acts Now' Feb 27, 2007 Chad: Ban Ki-Moon Proposes 11,000 Peacekeepers Feb 24, 2007 Rwanda: President Sirleaf, Mrs. Blair Arrive for Summit Feb 23, 2007 DSG/SM/299-WOM/1606 Feb 17, 2007 Kenya: Leaders Decry Gender Violence Feb 11, 2007 Top UNHCR official reviews operations in Darfur; concerned about security Feb 11, 2007 War Child Canada Bulletin- February 2007 Feb 7, 2007 Trokosi Sex-Slaves, Ewes, the Israelites and ... Jan 25, 2007 SOUTH AFRICA: Closing the gap on gender-based violence Jan 20, 2007 Swaziland: 'Weak' Civil Society Hampering Efforts to Address Crises Jan 19, 2007 Women asked to be conversant with laws Jan 4, 2007
Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes met with Mr. Kabila in the capital, Kinshasa, where they discussed the situation in North Kivu province and the need for greater protection for civilians, especially from sexual and gender-based violence. Mr. Holmes, who is also Emergency Relief Coordinator, called on all sides to the fighting in North Kivu to respect fundamental humanitarian principles, such as allowing aid workers unconditional and free access to the local civilian... (allAfrica.com)
SWAZILAND: Only $3.1 million to feed 400,000 Aug 30, 2007
"The stresses and strains of these events manifest in increased incidences of gender-based violence, crime and increased child abandonment and child abuse.". tdm/he/oa. (AlertNet)
Khartoum "must protect women and children from sexual and gender-based violence," according to a statement accompanying the report, which was based partly on testimony given by victims and eyewitnesses during a field trip by UNMIS human rights officers. It said the Government was responsible for the actions of its armed forces and for other informal allied groups or militias that were involved, particularly the Popular Defence Forces (PDF) and the Sudan Liberation Army/Abu Gasim faction. (allAfrica.com)
Members will specifically look at gender and gender-based violence, poverty, orphans and vulnerable children, reproductive health and HIV/Aids in the region. The parliamentarians are all members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social and Community Development, led by Chairperson Elia Kaiyamo. (allAfrica.com)
Mrs Elizabeth Mills-Robertson, Deputy Inspector-General Police (IGP) in charge of Administration, said the office and workshops would ginger officers to "work effectively and efficiently to ensure that domestic violence and gender based violence is brought to the barest minimum in the region". Ms Rita Narh, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in charge of DOVVSU in the region, said 526 cases were listed under domestic violence between June 2006 and June 2007. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Gender-based violence contributed to this displacement; in Mt. Elgon as in other parts of Kenya, documented cases of rape and sexual abuse have been perpetrated with impunity against women by both civilians and government security personnel ... ed," said NRC Secretary-General Tomas Colin Archer. Inter-ethnic competition for political influence and economic resources has been forcing people in Kenya to flee their homes and land since the 1990s. With general elections approaching, violent clashes... (AlertNet)
"Thousands of Iraqis approaching UNHCR are the victims of torture, sexual and gender-based violence, car bombings, or other violent attacks and are in urgent need of medical care.". Many Iraqi children had been out of school for two to three years, raising the prospect of "potential emergence of a generation of uneducated Iraqi youth", the UNHCR warned. (AlertNet)
The Guatemalan Penal Code long reflected this bias, treating domestic abuse as a minor offence and generally offering scant protection from gender-based violence. Guatemalan president Oscar Berger voices a commitment to confronting the crisis but has done next to nothing. (Zmag.org)
is the catchphrase of a competition to draw men into discussing gender-based violence in the kingdom's patriarchal society ... "The programme is an attempt to get men to participate in discussion about gender-based violence," Nonhlanhla Dlamini, Director of SWAGAA, told IRIN. "We are going out into the communities to engage men in discussions, to hear their opinions on why there is so much gender-based violence and come up with solutions as to what is to be done with this problem." ... As a... (allAfrica.com)
The group, winner of the 1977 Nobel Peace Prize, said it recognized that women and girls were victims of gender-based violence and bear the consequences of "the abuse of their sexual and reproductive rights.". Amnesty says it isn't taking a position on whether abortion is right or wrong, and will not campaign generally for abortion rights. (CNN -- International)
Due to the violence, women and girls are now more vulnerable to sexual and gender-based violence, the Independent Expert said, and some children have been recruited as soldiers while school enrolment has dipped considerably. Mr. Alnajjar appealed to the international community to support Somali leaders and the country's civil society to bolster human rights protections, and called on the UN to press the Transitional Federal Institutions to protect the population. (allAfrica.com)
After Anderson traveled to South Africa last summer and learned more about the conflicts on the continent, and Slavin, 17, worked at Wellesley College researching gender-based violence in Third World countries, the two friends got together to figure out a way they could raise funds for Darfur, where conflict between the Sudanese government and rebel groups has left hundreds of thousands of civilians dead and many more displaced from their homes. They approached the Save Darfur Coalition, an... (USA Today -- News)
The top United Nations human rights official today said that she was appalled by the level of sexual and gender-based violence she found in Africa's Great Lakes region, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Burundi ... "Gender-based violence is not just an affront to dignity; it is a form of torture and absolute brutal physical and mental assault on the victims," she said. (allAfrica.com)
In addition, the Government was urged to "step up its efforts to combat impunity and to promote and protect human rights, paying in this context particular attention to reducing the high level of gender-based violence and of violence against children.". The Council encouraged the Secretary-General and the Burundian authorities to pursue their dialogue with a view to agreeing on the establishment of a transitional justice mechanism based on the highest standards of justice and international human... (allAfrica.com)
As concerned citizens, we call upon the Indonesian government, NGOs and other caring members of the community to work together to fight against all forms of gender-based violence, including spousal abuse. Let us unite to enforce this law to end such atrocities. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
com: Burundi: Study Says Coffee Harvest Linked to Increase in Gender-Based Violence (Page 1 of 1) ... Burundi: Study Says Coffee Harvest Linked to Increase in Gender-Based Violence ... The April-July coffee harvest period in Burundi has been linked to increases in gender-based violence and the risk of contracting HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. (allAfrica.com)
Countries taking many skilled workers should take a stronger stance on protection by accepting higher number of vulnerable cases, including former child soldiers, medical and disabled cases, and those affected by sexual and gender-based violence, regardless of their level of education. International and local NGOs working in the camps have found it difficult to replace staff, especially medics, as there is a small pool from which to choose candidates and the training takes more than a year. (AlertNet)
In Northern Ireland and South Africa women expressed concern that 'normal' crime was increasing in communities and that gender-based violence had increased, partly as a result of the demobilisation of ex-combatants. In all three societies women criticised policing in the transitional environment and found that the provision of security remained heavily influenced by patriarchy and gender-insensitivity. (EurekAlert!)
"They report to us the needs arising in the camp, problems concerning the returning process, but also incidents concerning Sexual and Gender Based Violence, Child protection, property rights, interference with freedom of movement, physical abuse and attacks. We then refer them to the local authorities and other agencies". physical abuse and attacks. (AlertNet)
IMC focuses on primary health care, maternal and pediatric care, emergency, water and sanitation, HIV/AIDS, reproductive care, education, nutrition, micro-finance and gender based violence. Goodman has served IMC as a director for specific missions and often goes into high-risk situations with only a few other nurses or physicians to respond to the first needs and assess longer-term care. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
5 million would be used through UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) for child protection services and the prevention of gender-based violence in northern Uganda. "We will contribute $1 million for the protection of women and children displaced by conflict and $500,000 for mine action needs assessments for the safe return of internally-displaced persons," Mr Hunt said in a statement on Friday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
In a resolution adopted by consensus, the 47-member Council voiced "deep concern regarding the seriousness of the ongoing violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Darfur," citing armed attacks on civilians and humanitarian workers, the widespread destruction of villages and the lack of accountability for the perpetrators of gender-based violence against women and girls. Calling on all sides to the conflict to end the violence, especially against civilians and humanitarian... (allAfrica.com)
Particular attention should be paid to promoting male sexual health and to addressing gender-based violence. Those at greater risk of contracting the disease included informal traders, domestic workers and "mobile populations" such as migrant workers and truck drivers. (iAfrica.com)
"We know the linkage between gender-based violence and the spread of AIDS. The indifference and non-action of so-called good men is unhelpful," she told the meeting. The human costs of South Africa's foot-dragging on AIDS were highlighted on Wednesday with the release of a study which showed an estimated 571,000 new HIV infections in 2005: roughly 1,500 people a day -- well above Health Ministry projections. (CNN -- World)
The Shame of War is IRIN's second publication on gender-based violence. Broken Bodies, Broken Dreams: violence against women exposed' was released in 2005 and through 15 chapters of text and more than 170 photos tracks different aspects of violence that women and girls face in their lives. (allAfrica.com)
The women also called for perpetrators of rape and other forms of gender-based violence to be made to serve their full jail terms, after pronouncement of their guilt. At the same time, the women further called on government lawyers defending rape victims to constantly monitor the assignment of rape causes on a daily basis. (allAfrica.com)
And it is a day to celebrate the courage and achievements of women, who, as agents of change, continue to lead the struggle to expose and end gender-based violence to ensure that girls and women enjoy their full human rights. Violence against women and girls makes its hideous imprint on every continent, country and culture. (United Nations Press Releases)
Gender-based violence should be brought out into the open, through frank discussions within the United Nations, he said ... International Womens Day was a time to celebrate the courageous women who, as agents of change, worked to expose gender-based violence and to ensure that girls and women could enjoy their full human rights ... ANTERO LOPES, Deputy Police Adviser, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, said that, by fostering gender balance and mainstreaming, it would be easier to address... (United Nations Press Releases)
Speaking at a Jubilee Symposium to mark the International Women's Day celebration in Accra, Ms Bossman said violence against women or gender-based violence still remained a major human rights concern to the nation. "As we mark our Golden Jubilee, we must have a sober reflection on the status of women's rights, particularly the degree of acceptance of women's human rights as human rights in our country," she said. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
"Gender-based violence is not a given in any society," Obaid said. For more information on International Women's Day, visit www. (Daily Triplicate)
"The Council reiterates its utmost condemnation of such practices and calls on all parties to armed conflict to take specific measures to protect women and girls from gender-based violence, particularly rape and other forms of sexual abuse, and all other forms of violence in situations of armed conflict," the Security Council statement said. The Security Council also said there should be no amnesty for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes involving violence against women. (CNSnews.com)
In a related development, the United Nations Population Fund has revealed that actions against gender-based violence have produced several positive results. Brenda Mallinga, the fund's national programme officer in charge of gender mainstreaming and equality, explained that several development and humanitarian programmes for women, especially those in Karamoja, had been developed for their betterment. (allAfrica.com)
The Security Council called for an end to impunity for gender-based violence during armed conflict and the inclusion of sexual and other violent acts against women and girls in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes prosecutions. Rima Salah, deputy executive director of UNICEF, said the indictments by the Hague-based International Criminal Court last month of a Sudanese minister and a militia commander for war crimes and crimes against humanity, including sexual violence, was a good... (AlertNet)
Yifat Susskind, Communications Director of MADRE, an international women's human rights organization, is the author of MADRE's new report, "Promising Democracy, Imposing Theocracy: Gender-based Violence and the US War in Iraq.". . (Zmag.org)
The impact-evaluation studies of such programmes have showed positive results: young male participants were keen to question and react judiciously to gender-based violence. It is imperative that men take responsibility for male participation in this debate. (Hindustan Times, India)
Report by WHO (2005) quoted in the national Position Paper on Gender-based Violence in Liberia, Ministry of Gender and Development. -ENDS. (AlertNet)
Preoccupied with the Sunni-led insurgency, the U.S. military has not been able to stem the rising tide of gender-based violence, according to the report. Meanwhile, girls have been kept out of school and women off the streets and increasingly out of jobs, leading to a public sphere dominated by men. (Zmag.org)
Saturday, March 3, 2007. Press Trust of India. (Hindustan Times, India)
The agency said Monday "Programming to Address Violence Against Women," offers 10 case studies that show how carefully targeted and planned interventions can actually reduce gender-based violence ... "Communities can and will change, but the dire consequences associated with gender-based violence constitute a human emergency that requires global and local action," said Obaid. (Yahoo News -- United Nations)
Late last year government launched its 365 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign, intended to engender a better co-ordinated and more comprehensive national response to gender-based violence. About 55000 rapes where reported in the 2005-06 police reporting year and 40% of the victims were under 18. (allAfrica.com)
A gender action plan would focus on prevention and responses to the high rate of reported incidents of sexual and gender-based violence against refugees, IDPs and civilians. Mr. Ban does not underestimate "the distinct and serious risks" entailed by an open-ended UN deployment in the challenging environment, chiefly the possibility that armed groups may view a UN force as interfering with their military agenda and decide to attack. (allAfrica.com)
According to the organizers, the typical issues to dominate the conference include gender equality, the role of Parliaments; partnerships for nation building; gender based violence, an obstacle to development; and gender and socio-economic empowerment, among others. Presentations by representatives of international institutions such as the World Bank, the African Development Bank, the United Nations Development Programme, the World Trade Organization and Eminent Persons will also feature during... (allAfrica.com)
Already back in 1993, a World Bank study estimated that gender-based violence killed and caused ill health in as many women of reproductive age as cancer did, and was an even greater threat to their health than traffic accidents and malaria combined. This is why it was so important that the General Assembly set up the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women 10 years ago. (United Nations Press Releases)
Ndung'u, who was speaking during a gender based violence workshop in Kibera, called on the residents to report cases of rape and gender violence. "While the sexual offences act has helped us make headway it is evident that not all cases of gender violence are being reported," she said. (allAfrica.com)
She said the most pressing issues to be resolved included physical insecurity of the IDPs, including sexual- and gender-based violence, as well as general criminality within some of the camps. IDPs continued to be harassed and are the victims of attacks by armed militia. (AlertNet)
Activities include: training and sensitization on child rights and sexual gender based violence; traditional dispute resolution and mediation; and, advocacy and legal representation of vulnerable groups of children. The project will target local actors in the justice and law and order sectors, as well as communities (including children and youth). (AlertNet)
Its preliminary report in 1994 (by the Special Rapporteur, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy), provides a definition of gender-based abuse as any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats. This is reinforced in Article 2 of the Declaration, which identifies among others, female genital mutilation and other traditional practices harmful to women; non-spousal violence; and violence related to... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The prevalence of gender-based violence is reflected in stark statistics: between April 2004 and March 2005, 55,114 cases of rape were reported to the police ... Experts have described South Africa's unacceptable levels of gender-based violence and its 5 ... This article is part of a package of features exploring gender-based violence in South Africa. (Reuters AlertNet)
Citing key challenges facing the small, landlocked country in 2007, the CANGO listed poverty, HIV/AIDS, food security, governance, employment, corruption and gender-based violence. Two-thirds of the country's roughly 1 million people live on US$2 or less day, and the prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS has reached 34. (allAfrica.com)
Mrs. Gbedemah was speaking to over 70 youths in Ho on gender based violence as part of the "16 Day Campaign on violence and gender issues" organized by ROZEE Foundation, a Ho based non-governmental organization. Mrs. Gbedemah said many women were violently abused due to their physical weakness and their ignorance of their rights and the law. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
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