Yesterday we learned of arrest & grave charges against Joel Davis, former volunteer coordinator of @StopRapeCmpgn. We are deeply shaken, shocked & appalled. We stand firmly w/ children & families allegedly hurt, support full investigation. STATEMENT BELOW incl MEDIA CONTACT.
Yesterday we learned of arrest & grave charges against Joel Davis, former volunteer coordinator of @StopRapeCmpgn. We are deeply shaken, shocked & appalled by these revelations. We stand firmly w/ children & families allegedly hurt, support full investigation. STATEMENT BELOW.
On Intl Day for Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, check out our photo exhibit Beauty in the Middle, from our delegation to DRC as part of @StopRapeCmpgn. Even amidst chaos of sexual violence women stood in solidarity with survivors. #EndRapeinWar https://t.co/XrcMVahVe0
Women's rights are human rights. Thank you to the members of the #G7 Gender Advisory Council for your insight. We must work together to #MakeGenderInequalityHistory. @melindagates @HudonIsabelle
The recommendations of the #W7Canada to #G7 leaders are now out: https://t.co/bOdpoMrcYc
We are honoured to have been able to contribute to this groundbreaking document and are hopeful that it will inform the choices of the G7 - because #theFUTUREisFEMINiST
Looking forward to the @intlcrimcourt's #morejustworld video launch tomorrow 2nd May @ 3.30pm (GMT+2) which touches upon, among other crimes, #CRSV.
Let's build a #morejustworld together 🌎🕊️
https://t.co/UwLMY4q3or
More than 10 years after his involvement in organising and authorising crimes against humanity including rape and sexual slavery, #DRC warlord Maro "Marocain" Ntumwa has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Justice is possible ⚖️
https://t.co/2po605KHcr
Italy passing the baton to Canada in streamlining the gender equality discourse in the #G7 with @CanadainItalia and with Cons. Fabrizio Nava at #W7Canada
Education is very important but when we discuss it let it be wholistic- it cannot be in silos - we must address all - cannot separate girls education from her mother’s wellbeing says @LeymahRGbowee to @JustinTrudeau#W7Canada#TheFutureIsFeminist
"From Myanmar to our own neighbourhood, the world continues to watch in horror as several State and non-State actors employ rape and sexual abuse as a deliberate policy to subdue and oppress entire populations." @LodhiMaleeha at the #UNSC, 16.04.2018.
https://t.co/z9AtRKwQLt
Barriers and stigma which allow sexual violence to persist are all too prevalent in every society, not just those in conflict. Congratulations to these journalists for their work in exposing the insidious sexual violence in the entertainment industry. https://t.co/YYy6Up91pY
"Sexual violence in conflict is one of the least reported of all crimes and it demands urgent attention." @UN SRSG Pramila Patten tells #UNSC "No problem can be solved through silence."
👉 New Report on #sexualviolence in #conflict: https://t.co/5BGsGWX2ee 📰 #womenpeacesecurity
In #SouthSudan, systematic rape is used by both sides of the conflict. But survivors are starting to speak out against the atrocities. When survivors speak out, they can reduce the stigma. https://t.co/VCCDlWAVeF
Portraits of Dignity: The world knew these young Nigerian women when they were teenagers, in dark robes with sad faces, in a video during their kidnapping by Boko Haram. We wanted to portray them in a different manner. https://t.co/YIT9PnGIHH