Tag: Violence Against Women
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Mum ‘knew she had to get out’ after thug locked her in house and ‘tried to take her eyes’
Introduction: A harrowing account of domestic abuse In a case that highlights the brutal realities many survivors endure, a mother has spoken publicly about how she knew she had to escape after her abusive partner trapped her inside his home for days. The details—described by the survivor—include threats, physical harm, and an assault on her…
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Africa’s Women Confront Rising Anti-Gender Pushback: A Call for Stronger Protections
H2: Growing Concerns at ACHPR 85th Ordinary Session At the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), held in Nairobi, Kenya, leading women’s rights organization Equality Now delivered a stark warning: women and girls across Africa face an intensified risk as anti-gender campaigns gain momentum. The organization called for…
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End Violence Against Women: 18-Day Campaign Launch with Mall Illuminations
UN, PCW, and SM Cares Launch 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women The United Nations in the Philippines, in partnership with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and SM Cares, officially kicked off an 18‑day campaign aimed at ending violence against women (VAW). The campaign, anchored by the illumination of select shopping malls nationwide,…
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Global Campaign to End VAW Shines as Malls Illuminate Across the Philippines
Overview: A united stand to end violence against women The United Nations, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), and SM Cares have launched a nationwide 18-day campaign aimed at ending violence against women (VAW). The highlight of the campaign is the illumination of shopping malls across major cities, turning them into beacons of awareness and…
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Ending Violence Against Women: Dignity, Equality, and Human Rights
Why ending violence against women matters Violence against women is not only a personal tragedy; it is a systemic failure that undermines dignity, equality, and human rights. Across cultures and continents, women and girls are disproportionately affected by abuse in homes, communities, and public life. When a woman experiences violence, it reverberates through families, workplaces,…
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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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Ending Violence Against Women: A Global Imperative for Dignity and Rights
Why ending violence against women matters Across the world, violence against women remains a pervasive violation of dignity, equality, and human rights. The issue transcends borders, cultures, and socioeconomic status, affecting roughly 840 million women—nearly one in three women globally. It is not only a personal tragedy for survivors and their families but a societal…
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Latvia Exits Istanbul Convention on Violence Against Women Sparks Outcry
Latvia votes to pull out of key treaty on violence against women In a move that has unleashed a wave of protests and a heated national debate, Latvian MPs voted to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, the international accord designed to protect women from violence, including domestic abuse. The decision, reached after days of intense…
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Exploring Violence and Trauma Through Art: Laia Abril’s ‘On Rape’ Series
An Exploration of Trauma in Laia Abril’s Work Laia Abril, a prominent Catalan artist, confronts the harrowing realities of violence against women in her compelling photography series, “On Rape/Om våldtäkt” (2022). Featured in the new exhibition at Moderna Museet, “Vad som finns kvar” (What Remains), this collection sheds light on the often-silenced narratives of sexual…
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Exploring Trauma Through Art: On Rape by Laia Abril
Unveiling the Unseen: Laia Abril’s “On Rape” Series In the haunting exhibition “Vad som finns kvar” at Moderna Museet, the Catalan artist Laia Abril presents a poignant commentary on the harrowing experiences of survivors through her powerful photographic series titled “On Rape” (2022). This collection is not merely a display of art; it is a…