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Recommendations for Prevention of Gender Based Violence and Women’s Economic Empowerment
During the conference Prevention of Violence – Precondition for Economic Empowerment of Women (Riga, 3rd March 2015) the participants representing women’s organisations and non-governmental organizations from a number of countries developed a series of recommendations within the scope of UN Millenium Development Goals and post-2015 sustainable development agenda. The main focus was the prevention of different forms of violence against women, a necessary precondition to empower women, guarantee their human rights and unlock their full potential to contribute to the economy.
Justice for Women Lecture Interview with Ruchira Gupta
Ruchira Gupta will deliver the University of Maine School of Law’s fourth annual Justice for Women Lecture on March 19, 2015. Watch her interview on 207|Maine News
A Letter from Gloria Steinem and Robin Morgan on Donor Direct Action
As of January 1, 2015, Donor Direct Action has a new home as a project of The Sisterhood is Global Institute (SIGI), an esteemed international women’s organization with non-profit tax exempt status in the United States.
Good news from Panzi Hospital: First Step toward a Lasting Solution
Local inspector of public finances confirmed that Panzi is a General Referral Hospital and that no tax fraud has been committed; staff expected to end sit-in.
Interview with Ruchira Gupta in Women LEAD
Leader Ruchira Gupta, Founder of Apne Aap, speaks about her fight for girls’ rights and against sex trafficking.
Panzi Accounts Frozen by DRC Government
Deeply alarming news from DRC – Panzi Hospital’s bank accounts seized by Congolese authorities.
Justine Bihamba from Synergie des Femmes thanks Synergie’s donors
Thank you from Justine Bihamba to Robin Wright for her campaign “Pour les Femmes” and to all of Synergie’s donors.
Newsweek article by Dr. Denis Mukwege
Newsweek article by Dr. Denis Mukwege – “Opinion: Transferring Responsibility and Shame From Rape Victims to Rapists”