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Iluta Lace receives the 2014 Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award
Congratulations to Iluta Lace, Director of the Marta Resource Center for Women, for the 2014 Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award. Iluta Lace has demonstrated exceptional courage in raising awareness and advocating for legal protections for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. Under Iluta’s leadership, a dedicated team of staff and volunteers have provided thousands of hours of skills training, legal assistance, psychotherapy, and other services to help Latvian women and girls live lives free from violence, discrimination, and poverty.
Read the post on the U.S. Embassy website.
Dr. Mukwege Receives Advancing Women in Peace and Security Award at Georgetown University
Dr. Denis Mukwege was honored by Hillary Clinton for his trailblazing leadership of Panzi Hospital and all he has done to help women in the DRC. Secretary Clinton presented him with the Advancing Women in Peace and Security Award at Georgetown University.
The Pioneer article: Raise the Bar
Energy and excitement around One Billion Rising – the growing global women’s movement.
Read the article in The Pioneer.
The Guardian article: Will Bonn deliver results for women in Afghanistan?
“The biggest fear we have right now is reconcilliation with the Taliban,” says Ghaffar. “Will women play a role in these discussions? Will women’s rights be part of the negotiations?”
The Telegraph article: Journey of discovery for donors
Donor Direct Action founder Jessica Neuwirth and Gloria Steinem are in India this week with a group of Donor Direct Action supporters to learn more about the work of Apne Aap… Read the article in The Telegraph detailing their visit.
Violence against women severe now: Gloria Steinem
The world is facing “great crisis” because of “severe” violence against women, said American feminist and social activist Gloria Steinem.
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Robin Wright for Women’s Synergy for Victims of Sexual Violence
Robin Wright Actress and Global Ambassador for Women’s Synergy for Victims of Sexual Violence
