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WOMEN IN IRAN: Shiva Nazar Ahari - Human rights activist and journalist. Arrested in December 2009 charged with being Moharebeh (enmity against God).
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE  - My Life Between Lines - Once I told about my experience of domestic violence and they said:-  "He is the father of your child; you should remain silent"  - Venezuelan actress Gabriela Spanic
IRAN:  Iran's Parliament to discuss highly controversial 'Family Protection Bill'.  Provisions include the legalisation of involuntary polygamy. ~  Please read and sign our petition.
FREE  SARAH SHOURD
Sarah has been held in solitary confinement in Iran for more than a year. She remains uncharged and without access to a lawyer. She is denied medical treatment.
NEGRA LI - "It is important to recognize that violence against women is not restricted to race, age or social status." -  South American hip hop artist & actress, Negra Li, grew up in one of the toughest, violent neighborhood of Sao Paulo city.

Voices for Change

Surviving Violence Striving for Change

As a child, Brazilian actress Monica Iozzi was assaulted and held hostage during a robbery

Educating Afghan Refugees

Educating Afghan Refugees "Jamilla told me she was hoping there would be a new battle in Afghanistan – the battle…

Women & Girls in Bangladesh

"Jasmine should be passing her days in education, playing and gossiping with her friends. Instead she struggles for survival"

Raping for Technology

Women pay the price. DR Congo is rich in gold, silver & diamonds. The result is brutality, rape & torture.

Sunita Krishnan

Gang-raped as a teenager, Sunita now fights to save women & girls from Trafficking & Slavery in India

Is Teen-dating dangerous?

Is Teen Dating as dangerous as binge drinking and smoking to girls

Safe World Media

The Real Hikers

3 US graduates, Sarah Shourd, Shane Bauer & Josh Fattal, have been detained in Iran for the last 13 months. No one knows why the Iranian authorities are holding them.  Footage shot in Darfur, Syria & the USA, depicts the work all 3 were doing prior to their arrest.

Inspiring Women

Waking up to Reality

Lindsey Ann Burke was murdered at the age of 23; she was a victim of dating violence.

Jennifer Burn

The only dedicated legal service for people who have experienced slavery in Australia. "Most people don't believe slavery happens in…

Julia Lalla-Maharajh

Time and again, I am surprised by people's reactions. Taking Female Genital Mutilation to World Leaders in Davos.

Shannon Smy

Shannon Smy ~ singer & songwriter Activist and lead-singer with Seize the Day, radical English acoustic band with global roots…

VAW Justice & Understanding

Advocating for major social and legal changes, to help victims of sexual assault and domestic violence

Men who Care

VAW in DR Congo

Breaking the silence in DR Congo

Rob Morris

Fighting child sex trafficking with love

Positive Controversy

Using music to bring awareness to an issue that millions…

Internet Abuse

The Internet & Child Abuse

"80% of child porn involves imagery of rape and 21%…

1 Million Voices

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March 1911 ~ first ever International Women's Day.

March 2010 ~ trading in women & girls: fastest growing criminal industry.

March 2011 ~ A million voices for change!

Free Sarah Shourd
Violence Against Women is an Abuse of Human Rights