As part of our October focus on the amazing work of Oxfam partners we spoke to Eva Sanchez from ‘Las Hormigas’ (the ants) women’s rights organization in Honduras. The murder …
Protection of women and girls: a bright idea
Kerry AkersHow can humanitarians help to protect women and girls from sexual violence in conflict situations? First we must ensure that our interventions don’t inadvertently place them in greater danger. For …
Sexual harassment and victimization of women on public transport
Oxfam Policy & PracticeIt is estimated 35% of women globally have experience sexual violence, with many more reporting sexual harassment. In the rise of urban living, how does this affect gender equality in …
Broken promises: Why governments are failing to eliminate VAWG
Christine HughesWomen’s and feminist movements have fought hard to get laws on Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG) passed. New Oxfam research is now adding to the growing evidence that governments …
St. Valentine’s Day: Celebrating Healthy Relationships and Challenging Violence
Bethan CansfieldThis Saint Valentine’s Day, Bethan Cansfield and Lourdes Montero look at what it means to have a healthy relationship and how unhealthy ones may be formed. oday, many couples, in …
This is not bad luck it is sexist violence
Damaris RuizDamaris Ruiz, Coordinator of Women’s Rights for Latin America and the Caribbean, looks at the social acceptance of violence against women and what we can do to end it. “What …
Make education safe for all: Let girls learn!
Anthony MalungaOxfam’s Gender Justice Programme Coordinator in Malawi, Anthony Malunga, reflects on Malawi’s education system and on what can be done to protect girls in the classroom and support their aspirations. …
31 women activists murdered in 2015: You can help stop the violence
Bethan CansfieldInternational Women Human Rights Defenders Day was November 29th, you can support women on the front line defending rights. erta Cáceres was murdered in March 2016. Berta was peacefully opposing …
Making invisible voices visible in online EVAW campaigns
Amy O'DonnellOnline spaces are not free from violence against women and girls (VAWG) but, in this blog, Amy O’Donnell and Miranda Dobson discuss how specific online platforms, including Hollaback! are supporting …
Outed “locker room talk” is strengthening global movement to stop violence against women
Nikki van der GaagOxfam GB’s Director of Women’s Rights and Gender Justice Nikki van de Gaag, explores how the events surrounding the US Presidential campaign can help end violence against women around the world. …