Tag: survivor support
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Shining a Light on Violence: UN, PCW, and SM Cares Launch 18-Day Campaign to End VAW with Mall Illumination
Campaign Kickoff: A Visible Stand Against Violence toward Women The United Nations Philippines, in partnership with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and SM Cares, has launched a high-visibility 18-day campaign to end violence against women (VAW). The initiative, marked by the illumination of major shopping malls, signals a public commitment to mobilize communities, policymakers,…
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Ending Violence Against Women: A Global Duty to Uphold Dignity, Equality, and Human Rights
Violence Against Women: A Global Crisis Rooted in Dignity, Equality, and Human Rights Every year, countless women endure violence that shatters personal safety, family stability, and community trust. The issue is not merely a private problem; it is a global crisis that reflects broader failures in dignity, equality, and human rights. When a woman is…
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Rape victim speaks as man jailed for eight-and-a-half years
Victim impact statement marks sentencing in Ireland A 19-year-old man, who was raped as an 11-year-old boy, addressed the court as the sentencing hearing for a 63-year-old man concluded in the Central Criminal Court in Ireland. The court heard that the offender, described as a grandfather figure within the family, was jailed for eight-and-a-half years…