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Newsletter 77: Addressing violence against women

Violence against women is a prevalent and serious issue which is exacerbated by a number of factors, such as pervasive poverty, the low status of women, the impact of ethnic tensions and women’s absence from the political arena. Actual violence, and the fear of violence, negatively impacts on women’s ability to safely participate in the social, political and economic life of their communities.

IWDA and our partners support women experiencing violence and are working towards raising awareness of the issue within their communities.

In our Spring edition of the IWDA newsletter, take a look at:

- how women experiencing domestic violence in Sri Lanka are being supported by Kantha Shakthi

- a program run by IWDA’s Cambodian partner organisation, Banteay Srei, who are raising awareness of women’s rights and actively involving men in addressing the issue of violence against women

- the series of programs being run by IWDA’s partner in the Solomon Islands, One News Television, which raise awareness about domestic violence

- why engaging men and boys in the elimination of violence against women is vital

- the Global Youth Impact program, a new initiative from IWDA which develops practical leadership skills for teenage girls, while focussing on issues of gender and development, social justice and human rights.

The projects we write about in our newsletters change lives, and we enjoy being able to share something of this with you. To read the Spring 2009 newsletter please download the pdf.

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