Violence against Women 365 International Poster Exhibition - The 1600 display

I am pleased to announce that for the forthcoming 16 days of Action from the 25th November to the 10th December inclusive, in conjunction with Women's Aid here in Ireland, we propose to hold the largest ever display of the "Violence against Women 365 International Poster Exhibition" in Dublin.

Younger Women's Task Force San Diego

Younger Women's Task Force

Creation of a San Diego chapter of the Younger Women's Task Force

Men and boys working to end violence against women

“It is indeed a man’s issue as much as a woman’s issue.”

Yemen - House of Representatives Organizes Seminar with Women's Organizations

The House of Representatives organized a seminar on 25 November to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yahya Ali AL-Raee, addressed the event.

Uganda: Parliamentarians Sign On to Say NO, Ceremony with Women's Organizations

Members of parliament, the Vice-President of the Pan-African Parliament and representatives of the East African Legislative Assembly and civil society organizations attended a ceremony, which was a collaborative effort by the Uganda Women's Parliamentary Association (UWOPA), Uganda's Women's Net Work (UWONET) and CARE.

Thailand: Parliamentary Workshop and Exhibition on Violence against Women

The National Assembly of Kingdom of Thailand organized two activities to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2009.

Saudi-Arabia: Study of Bill to Protect Women and Children from Violence

During the period marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Consultative Council’s Committee on Social, Family and Youth Affairs completed its study of a bill to protect women and children from violence.

Gabon: Government Debates Measures on Ending Violence against Women

On 25 November 2009, the National Assembly marked the 10th anniversary of the proclamation by the United Nations of 25 November as International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Debates were organized on the topic with members of government and the diplomatic corps in attendance.

Canada Marks Montreal Massaccre and International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Two motions were adopted unanimously by the House of Commons on the issue of violence against women.

16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence

PAKISTAN
Shirkat Gah Women ’s Resource Center
by Shahina Hanif