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Street march on the day of the Honduran woman, 25 January 2016. Credit: Las Hormigas

Las Hormigas: fighting for justice for women in Honduras

Maria Eva Sanchez

October 9th, 2017 Gender, Violence Against Women and Girls

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 …

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Protection of women and girls: a bright idea

Kerry Akers

August 15th, 2017 Conflict, Humanitarian, Protection, Refugees and IDPs, Violence Against Women and Girls, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

How 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 …

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A women walks the aisle as a boy looks on in a bus traveling from Mingkaman to Juba. Credit: Mackenzie Knowles Coursin/Oxfam

Sexual harassment and victimization of women on public transport

Oxfam Policy & Practice

May 15th, 2017 Gender, Governance, New Urbanism, Violence Against Women and Girls

It 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 …

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Broken promises: Why governments are failing to eliminate VAWG

Christine Hughes

March 8th, 2017 Gender, Violence Against Women and Girls

Women’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 …

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St. Valentine’s Day: Celebrating Healthy Relationships and Challenging Violence

Bethan Cansfield

February 14th, 2017 Gender, Violence Against Women and Girls

This 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 …

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This is not bad luck it is sexist violence

Damaris Ruiz

January 5th, 2017 Gender, Violence Against Women and Girls

Damaris 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 …

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Make education safe for all: Let girls learn!

Anthony Malunga

December 7th, 2016 Gender, Violence Against Women and Girls

Oxfam’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. …

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Global marches were held on 15 June 2016, demanding justice for Berta Cáceres, the Honduran land rights activist murdered on 3 March 2016.

31 women activists murdered in 2015: You can help stop the violence

Bethan Cansfield

December 2nd, 2016 Gender, Violence Against Women and Girls

International 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 …

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Making invisible voices visible in online EVAW campaigns

Amy O'Donnell

November 25th, 2016 Gender & Development Journal, Violence Against Women and Girls

Online 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 …

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Outed “locker room talk” is strengthening global movement to stop violence against women

Nikki van der Gaag

October 26th, 2016 Gender, Violence Against Women and Girls

Oxfam 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. …

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