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Nick Kristof interviews Dr. Denis Mukwege on Facebook Live
Don’t miss – Nick Kristof talking with our partner Dr. Mukwege about his “incredibly brave work in Congo” on Facebook Live.
Dr. Denis Mukwege: one of the world’s 100 most influential people
Congratulations to our partner on winning this new award!
March 2016 WCLAC News Bulletin
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Ending Child and Forced Marriage in Nigeria
In northern Nigeria around three quarters of all girls are married before they turn 18, many before age 15 or whenever puberty begins. Because they are then forced to leave school, 75% are illiterate. Many are neglected or abused by their husbands.
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Improving girls’ lives in Nigeria
43% of girls are married in Nigeria before they turn 18, many before age 15. They are forced to leave school to attend to their new marital responsibilities and as a result many are illiterate. They are vulnerable to neglect and abuse by their husbands. These videos are part of an on-going educational and advocacy campaign to end child and forced marriage in Nigeria and improve girls’ lives. They were produced in 2016 by the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative and their partner organizations in Nigeria.
Girls in their own voices: Child Marriage in Nigeria
In northern Nigeria around three quarters of all girls are married before they turn 18, many before age 15 or whenever puberty begins. Because they are then forced to leave school, 75% are illiterate. Many are neglected or abused by their husbands.
Press Conference: Women partners from the Middle East on the current peace efforts in the region
Press conference sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Ireland featuring women partners from the Middle East who briefed on current peace efforts in that region. Participants are: Zahra’ Langhi from Libya, Sahar Ghanem from Yemen and Mouna Ghanem from Syria (via videolink from Geneva). Gloria Steinem is the moderator.
January 2016 WCLAC News Bulletin
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