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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
Mouna Ghanem interviewed on Women’s Media Center Live with Robin Morgan
Robin Morgan speaks with Mouna Ghanem about the efforts of the Syrian Women’s Forum for Peace to include women’s voices in the peace-building and democratic processes.
Support Women Building Peace in Syria
As civil war rages in Syria, the Syrian Women’s Forum for Peace is working for a peaceful political transition to democracy and building a broad-based coalition of Syrian women across the political spectrum.
Syrian Women Call for Peace
As mothers, as lovers of peace, and as Syrian women who want an end to war, we sign with tears in our eyes in order to stop this horrific violence against innocent people within Syria.
Learning to Read
Afeeza is 24, with large, exquisite eyes like dark pools reflecting light. Yet she keeps her gaze cast down and covers her face with her veil.
Human Rights Defender
Human Rights Defender Throughout the DRC, ravaged by over two decades of war, the work is difficult and dangerous. In certain areas the female human…