Africa: Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls Marks Its Fifth Anniversary: [Spotlight Initiative] UNITED NATIONS, New York - On 12 March, the of the Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls marked its fifth anniversary on the sidelines of the seventieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70). 'Five Years On: Securing… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TRScvx #EndViolence #GenderEquality #WomensRights #CSW70 #SpotlightInitiative
Africa: AU Should Strengthen Its Framework to Curb Violence Against Women: [HRW] Violence against women and girls in Africa demands urgent action. As of 2023, it is estimated that one in three women and girls between ages 15 and 49, have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Last November, South Africa classified violence against women as a national disaster. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TRScXs #EndViolence #WomenRights #Africa #GenderEquality #StopTheViolence

Legislative Push for Transparency in Epstein Case Amid Survivor Calls and Political Divisions

Congress voted to release documents about Jeffrey Epstein. Survivors want more justice and help. Lawmakers discuss new laws to stop violence.

#EpsteinFiles, #SurvivorJustice, #Transparency, #Congress, #EndViolence

https://newsletter.tf/epstein-files-release-survivor-calls-congress-2025/

Lawmakers Agree to Release Epstein Documents After Survivor Pleas

Congress voted to release documents about Jeffrey Epstein. Survivors want more justice and help. Lawmakers discuss new laws to stop violence.

Congress has agreed to release documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. This follows calls from survivors who are seeking more support and justice. Lawmakers are also talking about new laws to help prevent violence and protect people.

#EpsteinFiles, #SurvivorJustice, #Transparency, #Congress, #EndViolence

https://newsletter.tf/epstein-files-release-survivor-calls-congress-2025/

Lawmakers Agree to Release Epstein Documents After Survivor Pleas

Congress voted to release documents about Jeffrey Epstein. Survivors want more justice and help. Lawmakers discuss new laws to stop violence.

Catholic Pope Leo XIV calls for an end to violence in Nigeria http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TQr287 #PopeLeoXIV #EndViolence #Nigeria #PrayForNigeria #HumanRights
Patna: State‑wide “Save the Daughter, Justice Yatra” Launches Amid Outcry Over Rising Violence.

A statewide “Save the Daughter, Justice Yatra” led by AIPWA’s Meena Tiwari launched across Bihar to demand justice for the murdered NEET student and broader safety for women.

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UNICEF warns of alarming rise in sexual violence against children in Eastern DRC http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TQ9NKM #UNICEF #ChildSafety #EndViolence #ProtectChildren #DRC
Sexual violence against children 'endemic, systemic and worsening' in DRC, says UNICEF http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TQ57Rh #ChildProtection #EndViolence #UNICEF #DRC #SexualViolence
Africa: '97% of Spotlight Initiative Programme Countries Have Sustained Achievements' - Key Takeaways From the Initiative's Sustainability Report: [Spotlight Initiative] BRUSSELS, Belgium - On 11 December, Spotlight Initiative hosted 'A sustainable legacy: An intimate evening of conversation and insights from global leaders on how seed investments to end violence against women and girls… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TPvQnB #SpotlightInitiative #EndViolence #Sustainability #WomenEmpowerment #GenderEquality
Africa: Why Africa's GBV Epidemic Demands Root-and-Branch Reform: [allAfrica] "Usikimye." Do not be silent. The Swahili word has become a rallying cry among survivors in Kenya, who are tired of bearing shame that is not theirs. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TPkjhJ #GBV #EndViolence #Usikimye #GenderEquality #SurvivorVoices