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Gender-based violence Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) COVAW is a membership-based non-partisan, secular, feminist network of individuals and organizations who are committed to eradicating violence against women. Kenya. Latin American and Caribbean Committee for the Defense of Women's Rights (CLADEM) The site contains legislation related to women's rights in Latin America and information about monitoring international treaties. May Our Daughters Return Home Organization composed of mothers, family members, and friends of victims of femicide in Ciudad Juarez. The Sexual Offences Bill 2006 Women in Law and Development in Africa (WILDAF), together with Nairobi Women's Hospital are already preparing a nationwide campaign to educate Kenyans on the bill. Women Living Under Muslim Laws - WLUML Network that provides information, support and a collective space for women whose lives are shaped, conditioned or governed by laws and customs said to derive from Islam. News Up-to-date current affairs information. African religious leaders urge partnership with UN to tackle gender-based violence Some 60 religious leaders from 18 African countries stressed the need for members of faith-based organizations to partner with the United Nations at all levels to advocate for policy change and resource mobilization for the prevention of HIV and gender-based violence. In depth reports Detailed reports on key issues. Cairo +10 - ICPD +10 Ten years on from the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), the review of the Programme of Action took place amidst a debate on the defence of sexual and reproductive rights. Migrant sex work By simply opting to talk about ‘migrant sex work’ rather than ‘trafficking’, one is taking sides in a complex debate. Beijing +10: Conference on Women review This global process was held in 2005 to review the implementation of the Platform for Action signed at the UN 4th World Conference on Women, in Beijing 1995. The gender gap in education Countries aren't fulfilling their commitment to getting girls and women into school. Sexual and reproductive rights Women’s involvement in contributing to expand the scope of the concept of human rights. Women for peace Women around the world reject the militarist tendency in global politics and demand a voice in peace processes. Campaigns NGO-organised actions. Stop violence against women Womenl from all countries and backgrounds suffer from violence at the hands of their partners, husbands or ex-husbands.

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