Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Sex discrimination in violence laws are putting women at risk, Reveals New Report by Equality Now

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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Equality Now has been tracking and reporting on a sampling of explicitly sex-discriminatory laws .

Key Points: 
  • Equality Now has been tracking and reporting on a sampling of explicitly sex-discriminatory laws .
  • The WHO estimates 30% of women worldwide have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime.
  • This staggering number is exacerbated by inequality, discrimination, and permitted violence found within some laws.
  • Equality Nows Antonia Kirkland says, A strong, comprehensive legal and policy framework and environment is essential to protect women and girls from violence.

On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Minister of Labour visits Trucking HR Canada for an update on their Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund project

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Friday, November 25, 2022
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These resources were developed as part of a Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund project, which received close to $2.7 million in funding.

Key Points: 
  • These resources were developed as part of a Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund project, which received close to $2.7 million in funding.
  • I want to thank Trucking HR Canada for taking concrete steps to end harassment and gender-based violence within the industry.
  • The Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund aims to guide culture change around harassment and violence in federally regulated workplaces.
  • Through the Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity program, Trucking HR Canada received funding to launch two projects, both entitled Trucking Workplace Opportunities.

DECORTÉ UK ANNOUNCES ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH UK CHARITY REFUGE HELPING TO PROVIDE SPECIALIST SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC ABUSE

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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REFUGE has led the campaign against domestic abuse in the UK since 1971 when they opened the world's first safe house for women and children fleeing domestic abuse, in Chiswick, London.

Key Points: 
  • REFUGE has led the campaign against domestic abuse in the UK since 1971 when they opened the world's first safe house for women and children fleeing domestic abuse, in Chiswick, London.
  • They have since grown to become the country's largest single provider of specialist domestic and gender-based violence services.
  • The organisation is committed to creating a world where domestic abuse and violence against women and girls is not tolerated, and where women and children can live in safety.
  • Support for the campaign against domestic violence is essential:
    Around 770,000 children live with an adult who experienced domestic violence and abuse in 2017, including 300,000 children aged 5 or under.

AngeLink Partners with Girl Up to Raise Funds for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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NAPLES, Fla., Nov. 21, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AngeLink, the female-powered social crowdfunding platform developing a global community for women seeking trusted fundraising, announced their partnership with Girl Up, an initiative hosted by the UN Foundation, aligned with UN Women's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign running from November 25 through December 10, 2022. Throughout this campaign, the AngeLink crowdfunding platform will help Girl Up Clubs and supporters raise awareness for the elimination and prevention of gender-based violence and fundraise to provide Girl Up's gender-based violence curriculum, leadership development programs, and events free to youth around the world.

Key Points: 
  • We are thrilled to have a lead role in promoting Girl Up's campaign during 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence through this campaign."
  • The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
  • "At Girl Up, we're developing transformative leaders who advance gender justice worldwide," said Melissa Kilby, Executive Director of Girl Up.
  • AngeLink and Girl Up will promote the 16 Days of Activism Campaign across all social media platforms, community mailing lists, websites, and blogs.

Liberty Latin America Joins the Global Community in Contributing to the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

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Thursday, November 25, 2021
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Liberty Latin America is one of the first companies across Latin America and the Caribbean to adopt a global gender-based violence policy to strengthen support for employees experiencing gender-based violence.

Key Points: 
  • Liberty Latin America is one of the first companies across Latin America and the Caribbean to adopt a global gender-based violence policy to strengthen support for employees experiencing gender-based violence.
  • The initiative is part of key commitments made by Liberty Latin America in support of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
  • For us at Liberty Latin America, we recognize gender-based violence is widespread in the region we operate.
  • Liberty Latin America and its affiliates across the Caribbean and Latin America will be carrying out educational and support initiatives throughout the 16 days.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

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Thursday, November 25, 2021
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We also recognize the survivors, advocates, and community-based organizations, who work tirelessly every day to end discrimination and violence against women and girls, and support survivors.

Key Points: 
  • We also recognize the survivors, advocates, and community-based organizations, who work tirelessly every day to end discrimination and violence against women and girls, and support survivors.
  • Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been escalated rates of gender-based violence around the world.
  • "Ending all forms of gender-based violence and harmful practices, especially for women and girls, in all their diversity, is also a priority for Canada's international efforts.
  • By speaking up against acts of gender-based violence, we can build a more inclusive, safer, and brighter future for everyone."

Mary Kay Inc. and the Mary Kay Ash Foundation Further Commit to the Prevention and Elimination of Global Gender-Based Violence

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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There is a gender-based violence global emergency, said Ryan Rogers, Chief Investment Officer for Mary Kay Inc., and Vice President of the Mary Kay Ash FoundationSM Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • There is a gender-based violence global emergency, said Ryan Rogers, Chief Investment Officer for Mary Kay Inc., and Vice President of the Mary Kay Ash FoundationSM Board of Directors.
  • Since 2000, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation has awarded more than $58 million to domestic violence shelters.
  • Since 1963, Mary Kay has made a commitment to improving the lives of girls and women everywhere, said Melinda Foster Sellers, Chief People Officer of Mary Kay Inc.
  • Mary Kay Inc. and the Mary Kay Ash Foundation are partnering with CARE to ensure we can reduce the risk of gender-based violence and provide comprehensive care for survivors.