Gender-related killing occurs in all our societies, be it as a result of intimate partner violence, in the name of “honour”, in connection with accusations of sorcery or witchcraft, or in the context of armed conflict.

Damaging Resolution on “Protection of the Family” Passed at HRC29

WLUML echoes the below statment by Sexual Rights Initiative calling the recently passed "Protection of the Family" resolution a set back for individual human rights, and the rights of women and sexual minorities in particular

Raise Your Voice Against the 'Protection of the Family' Resolution

UN Human Rights Council is currently having its 29th session (from 15 June – 3 July 2015). One of the resolutions being discussed is the regressive 'Protection of the Family' resolution.

This poses a huge threat to the rights of women and sexual minorities. Let your government know that you oppose the resolution.

“The silence and the denials” – UN rights expert calls for open dialogue on violence against women in the Sudan

GENEVA / KHARTOUM (27 May 2015) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women, Rashida Manjoo, called for more open and constructive dialogues among all parties to address the causes and consequences of violence against women in the Sudan.

Religion, Culture And Tradition: No Excuse For Violence

All over the world, diverse groups use arguments based on anti-rights interpretations of religion, culture and tradition to justify violence and discrimination. This publication from AWID highlights agreements that affirm the universal and interconnected nature of human rights. It can be used by human rights advocates to challenge state and non-state actors attempting to block the development, progress and protection of laws at all levels.

To read the publication please download the pdf.

القيادة النسائية – لماذا يجب أن تهتموا؟

ما الذي نتحدث عنه عندما نقول "القيادة النسائية"؟

Report of the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Heiner Bielefeldt, Human Rights Council 28th Session

Summary

Violence committed “in the name of religion”, that is, on the basis of or arrogated to religious tenets of the perpetrator, can lead to massive violations of human rights, including freedom of religion or belief.

Lydia Alpízar (AWID), CSW59

Lydia Alpízar was one of the speakers back in 2007 in the New Volunteers Institute of Women Living Under Muslim Laws Solidarity Network. She was inspirational then and still. I am glad she is referring to culture as a source of violence against women - A reminder that we need to reclaim our culture as women and better as Feminists....

Preventing & ending child, early and forced marriage – Girls Not Brides statement at Human Rights Council

UN Human Rights Council, 26th Session
High Level Panel on Preventing and Eliminating Child, Early and Forced Marriage
23 June 2014

Report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences, Rashida Manjoo*

The present report focuses broadly on developments in the United Nations regarding violence against women, its causes and consequences, over approximately 20 years. The objective is to provide a snapshot view of these developments, including the expanding conceptualization of the theme of violence against women, its causes and consequences. The analysis of continuing challenges is underpinned by the work of the mandate as identified through thematic reports, country missions and participation in conferences and meetings.

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