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Slavery in Australia – a silent crime
A new report by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) has revealed that migrant women in Australia are trapped in a life of silent slavery …
Sowing the seeds for a peaceful and prosperous future
Through self-help groups, grants and gardens, women are gaining economic independence in rural Timor-Leste. “When you are going through something in your marriage, you think …
Liberian women prosper with newfound skills
Around 600 women have been trained in literacy, entrepreneurship and other skills to enhance their physical and economic security. “My whole life I never spoke …
Women living with HIV/AIDS start afresh
More than 1,300 poor women have received home-based care, skills-training and grants to start their own businesses through a Fund for Gender Equality programme. “I …
Nicole Kidman urges action on violence against women
The message at the first-ever awards ceremony of the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women was simple: “they count on us; we count …
Women Find Hope in Safe House
In the town of Adama, women and children violence survivors find shelter and a way to make a living, using skills learned at a safe …