OVERVIEW OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN SYRIA
Source: UNFPA The crisis in Syria has been globally recognized as one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time, displacing millions inside the country and forcing millions of others take refuge in neighbouring countries throughout the region. One of the most egregious and often misunderstood manifestations of the violence afflicting Syrians is genderbased violence […]
Conducting Public Inquiries to Eliminate Female Genital Mutilation
Source: UNFPA This primer has been designed for national human rights institutions in countries where female genital mutilation is prevalent as well as their partners. The primer offers essential knowledge and guidance on: • The context for national human rights institutions in focusing on gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, and UNFPA’s […]
In Search of Justice for Crimes of Violence Against Women and Girls
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Behind the screens: Analysis of human trafficking victims’ abuse in digital surroundings
Source: ATINA Review based on the experiences of 178 girls and women in the period from 2015 until 2020 in Serbia [gview file=”http://afakneswiah.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Behind-the-screens-Analysis-of-human-trafficking-victims-abuse-in-digital-surroundings.pdf”]
EVOLUTION OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES WITHIN THE SYRIA CRISIS RESPONSE: AN ANALYSIS OF THE 2017- 2020
Source: UNFPA The overall objective of this study is to analyse and understand the evolution of gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health services (both implemented by UNFPA and carried out by the sub-sectors/sub-clusters) in the Regional Syria Response over the past three years (2017-mid-2020), including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study takes […]
Women, Peace and Security in Action
Source: UN Women The year 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of the landmark UN Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, and the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action adopted at the Fourth World Conference on Women. Yet as the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps across the world with devastating force, bringing particularly […]
Sexual harassment and harassment at work
Source: Equality and Human Rights Commission The evidence of the need for tougher action on harassment in the workplace is overwhelming. Harassment at work in all its different forms has a significant negative effect on both workers and employers. It damages the mental and physical health of individuals, which affects both their personal and working […]
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence: Eliminating Gender-Based Violence Through Women-Led Strategic Advocacy For Systemic Change
Source: Graduate Women International GWI The aim of this GWI 16 Days of Activism toolkit is to raise awareness about and advocate for the elimination of all forms of GBV in public and private spheres through a united, global voice and to guide you along your path to strategic advocacy against GBV. [gview file=”http://afakneswiah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/GWI-2020-16-Days-of-Activism-Against-GBV-TOOLKIT_FINAL.pdf”]
16 days of activism: Busting 16 myths about the sex trade
Source: Wahine Toa Rising and Coalition Against Trafficking in Women Australia WTR (Wahine Toa Rising) and CATWA (Coalition Against Trafficking in Women Australia) have come together to answer some of the most common myths you’ve heard about the sex trade with the aim is to start a conversation and kick off a change in cultural […]
Interlinkages between Trafficking in Persons and Marriage
The present issue paper explores the extent and circumstances under which different forms of marriage may fall within the scope of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. It combines research methodology and legal analysis to arrive at policy […]