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16 days of activism against gender violence

Sexual violence is an issue that affects all of us. But when it’s used as a weapon of war, it can destroy communities and hamper the development of entire nations. Join us in speaking out, giving and praying for an end to sexual violence over the 16 days of activism.

Water target met - but poorest still thirsting for change

The Millennium Development Goal on water has been met, but progress is patchy and the target on sanitation is still far from being realised, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

“Helping women gives me strength”

Founding Avega East, a Rwandan women’s association, helped Odette Kayirere find new meaning to life after the murder of her husband in the 1994 genocide.

International women's day: Margaret's story

In her childhood, Margaret Mwaniki from Kenya witnessed women and children being beaten by their husbands and fathers. Growing up in a society which accepted violence against women inspired Margaret to fight for women’s rights.

International Women's Day: Celestina's story

30-year-old housewife and mother of five Celestina de Jesus Correia dropped out at sixth grade of primary school in 1988. Like most women in her village in East Timor she looks after her children at home while her husband works.