New Report: Violence Against Women and Girls Needs New Global Policy

By Amie Williams As crises such as conflict, Covid-19 and climate change exacerbate violence against women and girls, why is the world not taking more action? A new report released… Continue reading New Report: Violence Against Women and Girls Needs New Global Policy

Ending gender-based violence in South Africa, one march at a time

By Nicky Le Roux South Africa is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for gender-based violence. But thanks to the fearless women behind #TheTotalShutdown marches and their… Continue reading Ending gender-based violence in South Africa, one march at a time

To Live Free from Fear: Confronting Violence Against Women as People of Faith

Join Justice Revival, a leading Christian voice for human rights, on October 27th at noon Eastern as we take on the most ubiquitous human rights crisis in the world: violence against women. You’ll hear from leading experts about a crisis of injustice that claims four lives each day but rarely makes headlines in this country. Experts include:

• Dr. Indira M. Henard, DSW MSW, Executive Director of the DC Rape Crisis Center
• Prof. Francisco Rivera Juaristi, Professor and Director, International Human Rights Clinic at Santa Clara Law
• Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune, Founder of the FaithTrust Institute

Learn how you can stand in solidarity with survivors by calling for laws and policies that respect their dignity and protect their lives. You can play a part in ending the violence and demanding accountability and change.

Women Carry An Undue Mental Health Burden. They Shouldn’t Have To

6/12/2021 by RAWAN HAMADEH Like so many other global health issues, the burdens of mental health fall hardest on women. Building a more equitable world means acknowledging—and addressing—that gap. The month of… Continue reading Women Carry An Undue Mental Health Burden. They Shouldn’t Have To