#gender-based violence

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Every year on March 8th, the world comes together to celebrate International Women's Day, a momentous occasion dedicated to recognizing the achievements of women and advocating for gender equality. This day is not just about acknowledging progress but also about inspiring action for a more inclusive and equitable society. Whether through workplace initiatives, educational programs, or community events, International Women's Day celebration ideas provide a meaningful way to honor the contributions of women across the globe.

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Parents need to recognise that even if their sons aren't actively seeking out this content, social media platforms and YouTube are probably already feeding it to them via their algorithms. Boundaries should be put in place around what they're watching. That could mean curating their social media and including some fun, silly, interesting accounts to try and skew their feeds. There are good men out there and it’s worth boys seeing them. Here's another expert tip: If you have a tween or a teen who has an iPad or a laptop for school, look at the messaging app and search for the word 'bitch' and see what comes up Dr Westcott says language is so important in recognising how serious this is. "We do think we need to start using very specific language around this issue too, we're pushing for it to be referred to as gender-based violence against women and girls," she says.

Bec Sparrow, ‘Teenage boys are being 'bombarded' with misogynist content online. It's making its way into the classroom’, ABC

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Is Iceland the gender-equality haven for women it seems to be? - BBC World Service

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h26Qjo4KKBw

A special report for BBC 100 Women asks: Is Iceland the best place in the world to be a woman?

The country tops world rankings when it comes to gender parity: parental leave conditions are so good that nearly 90% of working-age women have jobs, and progressive teaching methods aim at reversing gender stereotypes.

But it is also a country with persistently high rates of gender-based violence: about 40% of women subjected to physical and sexual violence – significantly higher than the global average.

Is #Iceland the #genderequality paradise it is branded to be?

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7 Questions for Reflection: Year in Review 2024

It has been a massive year for me. I feel I have fulfilled my wish of expanding my reach to serve more people. While the numbers speak for themselves – see the image below – I want to focus this post on how our work is evolving and how I am seeing traction on my ultimate goal: empowering as many people as possible to heal their trauma. After 4 years of awareness on trauma through our social…

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Nigeria: Foundation Engages Girls  In Essay Competition To Combat GBV

By Justina Auta   A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Tabitha Cumi Foundation (TCF) has organised a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) essay competition for in-school and out-of-school girls to create awareness on prevention and where to seek help when abused. Mrs Tayo Erinle, Executive Director of TCF, on Tuesday in Abuja, said the initiative, themed “The Role of Education in Preventing Gender-Based…

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Luke's Place

Yesterday was the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and I created a thread on my socials and want to add the information here as well because I think it's really valuable.

I don't often talk about my day job as a frontline crisis counsellor and care lead at a women's shelter on here because frankly it's a stressful job and I need healthy boundaries between it and my personal or online life.

However, one of the biggest challenges faced once women enter the shelter after leaving the person who caused harm is navigating the legal system. A tool we have accessed for aid in Ontario law (this is important the laws are different everywhere, so this is specifically for Ontario, Canada where I live) is Luke's Place. Many people who follow me are American, but for Ontarians, this is an invaluable resource.

Luke’s Place was founded because of the tragic death of Luke, a 3 ½-year-old Durham boy, killed by his father during his first unsupervised access visit. They have free info on their site for legal and family court support, free summary legal advice, court and custody survival workbooks, and much more.

In addition to all that they do research and policy reforms, service provider training and resources including the After She Leaves Manuel, Tech Safety Toolkit, and Emergency Motions Toolkit. Some of the safety advice will apply even outside Ontario.

lukesplace.ca/for-women/

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Once upon a time at a taxi rank

"Once upon a time at a taxi rank", a review of Obett Motaung's 'A Streetcar Named Desiree' at the South African State Theatre in Pretoria, until 24 November 2024.

PANDERING to the house husband. From left, Lucky Mqoboli, Sibusiso Mkhize and Kamogelo Molatlhoe, in A Streetcar Named Desiree, at the Sibusiso Khwinana Theatre, State Theatre Pretoria. Photograph by Nqaba Hadebe. HOW DO YOU hail a taxi in your city? Do you know where it will take you? Do you know how you should dress to do so and how you should pay the driver? It takes a very sophisticated…

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Percentage of women killed in war doubled in 2023: UN report 

The proportion of women killed in armed conflicts doubled last year compared to 2022, accounting for 40 per cent of all deaths in war, while UN-verified cases of conflict-related sexual violence increased by 50 per cent.

The UN recorded at least 33,443 civilian deaths in armed conflicts in 2023, representing a 72 per cent increase compared with 2022, and the proportion of women and children killed doubled and tripled, respectively.  The majority of recorded deaths, 70 per cent, occurred in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel - the deadliest conflict for civilians in 2023. Women in war zones are also increasingly suffering from restricted access to healthcare, the report said.  For example, every day, 500 women and girls in conflict-affected countries die from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. By the end of 2023, 180 women were giving birth every day in war-torn Gaza—most without necessities or medical care. “Women continue to pay the price of the wars of men,” said Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women.  “This is happening in the context of a larger war on women. The deliberate targeting of women’s rights is not unique to conflict-affected countries but is even more lethal in those settings.”

Resolution 1325 (2000) recognized women’s vital contribution to the prevention and resolution of conflicts.  It called for warring parties to ensure the safety of women and girls, and for women’s full involvement in peace processes. Yet despite commitments made over the years, women comprised less than 10 per cent of negotiators in more than 50 peace processes worldwide in 2023. This is occurring even though studies show that when women are involved, peace agreements last longer and are better implemented.

The report noted that one of the key challenges is severe lack of funding.  While global military expenditures reached a record $2.44 trillion in 2023, funding for organizations and movements that support women’s rights average just 0.3 per cent of total aid annually.   Furthermore, investments in gender-based violence prevention and response make up less than one per cent of all humanitarian spending.

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The Role of Gender in Fiscal Policy

Fiscal policy, the government’s use of taxation and public expenditure to influence the economy, is a critical tool in shaping a nation’s economic landscape. While fiscal policies traditionally focus on factors such as inflation, unemployment, and economic growth, the role of gender in these policies is gaining increased attention. Recognizing the differential impact of fiscal measures on men and…

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Παγκόσμια Μέρα Ανδρών: 19 Νοεμβρίου - Ιστορία & Σημασία 

Η Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Ανδρών γιορτάζεται κάθε χρόνο στις 19 Νοεμβρίου για να αναγνωρίσει και να εκτιμήσει τις συνεισφορές και τα επιτεύγματα των ανδρών στην κοινωνία. Είναι ημέρα προώθησης της ισότητας των φύλων και ανάδειξης σημαντικών θεμάτων που επηρεάζουν την ευημερία των ανδρών. Ιστορία της Παγκόσμιας Ημέρας Ανδρών: Η ιδέα της Παγκόσμιας Ημέρας Ανδρών προτάθηκε για πρώτη φορά το 1992 από τον…

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Take Back the Night 2023 - Edmonton by Paula Kirman