The Hague Convention - Returning Children to their Abusers?

By Karen Lewis, Ending Violence Committee and AODVC Liaison

The Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center (AODVC) provides support to American victims of domestic violence in foreign countries, helping them to be able to live their lives free of abuse either in the foreign country or back in the United States. One of the largest barriers that these survivors often...

Help Open a Door for Young Women Leaders

by Therese Hartwell, Peace and Conflict Committee

Another encouraging development regarding women and conflict involves the formation of organizations to promote the development of women leaders. While war creates tremendous challenges for women and girls, the aftermath of war can create unique opportunities for females to take a greater role in their society. One shining example is Rwanda, a country...

Women and Conflict - It's not all bad news!

by Therese Hartwell, Peace and Conflict Committee

While war and other violent conflict increasingly rob women of their human rights and their safety and security, all is not bleak. More and more women being affected by conflict are taking matters into their own hands and demanding change, often using uniquely female methods to promote cooperation and reconciliation.

One recent example...

Join Me on the Bridge on March 8

Bridge the Human Rights Gap for Women on International Women's Day - March 8, 2014

Again this year, the Human Rights Team invites FAWCO clubs to observe International Women's Day by meeting at a bridge in your community as a symbol of support for women's human rights. 

This campaign began in 2010 in neighboring countries Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which have...

Women's Rights and Gender Equality

In this special online issue of the newspaper The Guardian, you can learn about the latest issues and trends around the world, and see a video of the Director of UN Women speaking about her priorities. http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/series/womens-rights-and-gender-equality-in-focus

Get informed and get involved. 

Join One Billion Rising on February 14th

All around the world, women and men, girls and boys will be joining together on February 14 to RISE against violence against women. You can be a part of it. Go to www.onebillionrising.org and look for an event in your community. A truly inspriing film about One Billion Rising 2013 shows you what rising and dancing looks like, how wonderful and...