Gender-based violence: the silent and lethal ‘shadow pandemic’
Desiree Buitenbos | Jul 22, 2020A silent and lethal ‘shadow pandemic’ is unfolding across the globe as cases of gender-based violence are increasing due to COVID-19.
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More countries are banning FGM but millions are still at risk
Desiree Buitenbos | Jul 2, 2020 FGM is a violation of the human rights of girls. Find out why there has been a global trend to ban the practice and why millions of girls are still at risk. Read more »Recent Posts
World Refugee Day: How is COVID-19 impacting refugee girls and women?
Desiree Buitenbos | Jun 17, 2020Based on our research, COVID-19 is having a significant impact on refugee girls and women – on their health, safety, education and livelihoods.
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Bidding Canadians thanks from Bidi Bidi refugee settlement
| Jun 16, 2020In late 2019 we called on Canadians to support education and relief efforts in Bidi Bidi, Uganda – one of the world’s largest refugee settlements.
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Gender-based violence: the silent and lethal ‘shadow pandemic’
Desiree Buitenbos | Jul 22, 2020A silent and lethal ‘shadow pandemic’ is unfolding across the globe as cases of gender-based violence are increasing due to COVID-19.
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World Refugee Day: How is COVID-19 impacting refugee girls and women?
Desiree Buitenbos | Jun 17, 2020Based on our research, COVID-19 is having a significant impact on refugee girls and women – on their health, safety, education and livelihoods.
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Bidding Canadians thanks from Bidi Bidi refugee settlement
| Jun 16, 2020In late 2019 we called on Canadians to support education and relief efforts in Bidi Bidi, Uganda – one of the world’s largest refugee settlements.
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Period poverty and COVID-19: How the pandemic is impacting access to menstrual products
Desiree Buitenbos | May 22, 2020Period poverty is being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. See how we're working to alleviate this reality and ensure access to menstrual health supplies
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