On March 26, 2014, ANCOR held the first Target Project Workshop. This workshop was designed to raise member awareness about Free the Girls. Target Chairwoman Johanna Dishongh traveled to Rotterdam to discuss The FAWCO Foundation as well as Free the Girls. This was a combination that worked very well. Vivien Lelieveld then facilitated a brainstorming session to gather ideas about...
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DOUBLE YOUR INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION TO FAWCO's TARGET PROJECT
Starting today, individual donations from $10 to $250 made to the Target Project will be matched dollar for dollar up to a maximum of $5,000. Contributions must be made through the FAWCO Foundation to qualify for the matching donation.
http://www.fawcofoundation.org/donations/how-can-i-donate.html
Starts NOW - until June 30, 2014
Minimum donation $10
Maximum donation $250
The total funds available for...
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS
On Saturday, March 15, 2014, at the FAWCO Interim Conference in Brussels, Belgium, FAWCO announced Free The Girls as the chosen beneficiary organization of the FAWCO Target Program: Human Rights for Women.
“Financial security provides one of the greatest means for reintegration into society. By offering safe employment opportunities, we can help...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
