Category: Violence against Women and Girls

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November 2013 – Public Gathering in Geneva

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Post date November 28, 2013

Many NGO CSW Geneva members joined the Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF), the leader of the white ribbon campaign in Switzerland (www.white-ribbon.ch) and the organizer of a public gathering in the center of Geneva on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This day also launches the campaign of “16 Days for the Elimination of Violence against Women”, that will end on 10 December, the International Day for Human Rights.

One Billion Rising on V-Day

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Post date February 13, 2013

As part of the 1 billion rising global event, a few of these one billion rising on Violence against Violence gathered in Meyrin Center at 17:30 to dance! Watch the video on youtube !

See also the event Flyer and the www.onebillionrising.org website for more background information.

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HRC21 side-event on Violence against Women in India on 12 September

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Post date September 9, 2012

on 12 September 2012 at 12:00 to 14:00
in room XI of the Palais de Nations.

Welcome address: Asha Kowtal WinG-India (10 mins)

Chair: Lia van Broekhoven Cordaid-GPPAC, Human Security Network (5 mins)

Panelists:

Renu Takhellambam Gun widow and President, EEVFAM
Lilabati Baishya Survivor of Sexual Violence, Assam, India
Frank van Lierde Writer and Researcher, The Netherlands

Book release – “We the widows of the Gun”:

Nengchin Khongshai Gun widow, Manipur, India
Namrata Daniel All India Dalit Mahila Adhikar Manch

Closing comments NoniBala Narengbham WinG-India

Organized by WinG – Co-Sponsors: Pax Romana, WILPF, GNWP, NGO CSW Geneva

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16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence – From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World – Roundtable on December 2, 2011

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Post date November 25, 2011

10:00 – 13:00 – Maison des Associations, 15 rue des Savoises, Geneva

The interrelation of armed violence and violence against women

Keynote Speakers:

Ms Ruth‐Gaby Vermot‐MANGOLD, DrPhil. Former MP and member of the Council of Europe, President of 1000 PWAG
Ms Alanna ARMITAGE , Director UNFPA Geneva office

Panelists:

Ms Christiane AGBOTON JOHNSON, Deputy Director of UNIDIR
Ms Nyaradzayi GUMBONZVANDA, General Secretary of World YWCA and President of the NGO CSW Geneva
Mr Ireneo Omositson NAMBOKA, Expert Trainer retired UNHCHR

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A joint Event of the NGO CSW Geneva, Bangwe et Dialogue, Peace Women Across the Globe (PWAG) & UNFPA.

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Berhane Ras-Work, Convenor of the WG on Violence against Women and Girls receives highest Austrian award

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Post date April 26, 2010

Mrs. Berhane Ras-Work, a long time member of our Committee and WG Convenor, has been awarded the Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria, the highest award of Austria, by President Heinz Fischer.

The award ceremony took place on 26th April 2010, with attendees including international diplomats, members of the Austrian Parliament, NGO’s, ministries, as well as EU and UN representatives, and international journalists.

Among other things, Mrs Ras-Work has been fighting Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and other Harmful Traditional Practices(HTP). Mrs. Ras-work is the first African/Ethiopian to break the taboo of FGM and the founder of The Inter-African Committee which now operates in 28 African countries to bring an end to FGM and other HTPs.

Further details about Mrs. Ras-Work pcan be found on her website: www.berhane-raswork.com.