Violence Against Women
COVID-19 Sexual Violence Crisis in Nepal
With the explosion of COVID-19 in India spreading across the border to Nepal, the Forum for Women, Law and Development (FWLD) is struggling to protect girls and women from sexual violence, which has become much more challenging in the current lockdown.
Oro’s Story
Oro started working as a domestic worker in Lebanon so she could provide for her family. Sadly, she was abused by her employer–who often withheld payment.
A Life-Saving Helpline for Nepali Women During COVID
Nepal has seen a rise in domestic violence assaults during the lockdown. FWLD has operated their legal helpline through the pandemic offering potentially life-saving assistance.
Confronting Misogyny in Latvia
Confronting Misogyny in Latvia In July 2019, the “Ghetto Games,” a street sports event for young people in a Riga suburb of Latvia produced a…
Justice For Victims Of Femicide In Peru
Justice continues to elude victims of femicide in Peru. In 2019, 168 cases of femicide were recorded while only four perpetrators were sentenced to prison for femicide.
Anna’s Story
Anna’s Story Anna met Andis 7 years ago. Soon after they met, Anna got pregnant. Towards the end of Anna’s pregnancy she was unable to…
Denis Mukwege Under Attack for Standing Up for Victims of Sexual Violence
Denis Mukwege won the Nobel Peace Prize two years ago. Now, he’s under attack for standing up for victims of sexual violence.
Story of Joy: A 12-year old girl rescued by Tasaru Ntomonok Initiative in Kenya
We are celebrating the recent news that Sudan has now banned female genital mutilation (FGM). This is a great victory that will no doubt…
Update from Afghanistan: We need your help!
Art work drawn by Afghan women survivors of violence assisted by HAWCA I write from Afghanistan to ask for your help, which we urgently need.…
This Feb 6th You Can Protect Girls From Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Donor Direct Action FGM Fund Grantees On January 30, 2020, 12 year-old Nada Hassan Abdel-Maqsoud bled to death at a private clinic in Manfalout, Egypt…
US Institute of Peace, October 17 2019: To help end a war call Libya’s women negotiators
US Institute of Peace, October 17 2019: To help end a war call Libya’s women negotiators Read about Libya’s women negotiators; article from United States…
Women’s Equality Day – A Moment to Celebrate in El Salvador
On the road to gender equality we have to celebrate our successes amidst the ongoing challenges. This Women’s Equality Day we’d like to highlight one…