Jennifer Montgomery, a Rotary Peace Fellow, co-founded the Magenta Girls Initiative @MagentaGirlsNGO, a non-profit that provides resources to at-risk women in Africa to help them break barriers.
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Conflict heightens the risk of human trafficking and uses violence against women as a weapon of war.
In 2023, more than 3,600 cases of sexual violence were committed in conflict settings globally.
95% of the cases involved women and girls.
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Investing in women is not just a slogan; it's a commitment to accelerating women's potential, fostering equality, building a more sustainable & a just world. 2gether, we can empower women 2 drive +ve change 4 our Communities. @JennLMontG@GorettKomurembe#IWD2024#InvestInWomen
Besides fueling conflict, sexual violence also severely impacts the prospects for lasting peace.
Women and girls must be protected.
Abuse must be investigated.
And gender equality must be central to all efforts to protect & assist people affected by conflict.
75% of #HumanTrafficking victims are advertised online. With #tech playing an increasing role in the #grooming and controlling of #SexTrafficking victims, it is crucial for digital platforms to take a #StandForHer and join the fight to end trafficking. https://t.co/pECpk472pq
How do we protect Zambians from human trafficking? Ms. Jennifer Montgomery, Human Rights Advocate and Rotary International Peace Fellow from Kansas, USA shared her insights at the workshop.