Violence Against Women
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…
School girls in Nepal need your help to stop sexual violence
School girls in Nepal need your help to stop sexual violence The Forum for Women Law and Development (FWLD), our partner in Nepal, has just…
El Salvador gang violence stifles progress on gender killings
El Salvador gang violence stifles progress on gender killings: top prosecutor Related posts Help Empower Women SupportORMUSA donate today
You can help stop rape in Somalia
You can help stop rape in Somalia Three weeks ago Hodan Ahmed Shalayste was raped and killed in Puntland, Somalia, in front of her three…
Article: Teenage girls most at risk amid rising sexual violence in El Salvador
Article: Teenage girls most at risk amid rising sexual violence in El Salvador Study reveals 31% increase in sexual attacks since 2017, with many related…
The rape and murder of Aisha, a 12 year-old girl
The rape and murder of Aisha, a 12 year-old girl I woke up last Monday to hear the tragic news that 12 year-old Aisha Elias…
Afghan women urgently need your support
As the United States makes plans to withdraw thousands of troops from Afghanistan in the coming months, Afghan women and children continue to be at…