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Women’s rights are human rights

The Beijing Platform for Action, developed at a 1995 United Nations conference, set an agenda for women’s empowerment and identified 12 critical areas of concern. More than 20 years after Beijing, ShareAmerica assesses global progress in each critical area. This article focuses on women’s human rights.

By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 November, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Gender Issues, Human Rights, News | Tags: gender-based violence

One in three: Why this statistic will haunt you and what you can do about it

At least one in three women and girls will be subject to violence or abuse during her lifetime. These grim statistics are why the United Nations, in partnership with the Rutgers University–based Center for Women’s Global Leadership, calls upon you to take part in 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which began with the ...

By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 November, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Gender Issues, Human Rights, News | Tags: gender-based violence

December 8: You ask, human rights experts answer

To mark Human Rights Week, four top U.S. Department of State diplomats will participate in a live, interactive webchat.

By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 November, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Gender Issues, News | Tags: gender-based violence

When she’s a victim, it hurts everyone

One woman in three has faced gender-based violence. It’s a global epidemic, but you can help stop it. For starters, help raise awareness during this year’s “16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence” (#16days) campaign. It starts November 25 and continues through December 10. You can also let others know that when women and girls ...

By U.S. Mission Brazil | 22 November, 2016 | Topics: Featured Event, Gender Issues, Human Rights, News | Tags: gender-based violence

Dr Ludy Green Meets Activist Maria da Penha in Fortaleza

Dr. Ludy Green conducted a five-day speaker program in Recife and Fortaleza, where the US Consulate General in Recife worked in partnership with state governments, universities and the judiciary to reach a diverse audience of policy-makers, governmental and non-governmental professionals, activists and students. Dr. Green spoke forcefully about breaking the destructive cycle of violence against ...

By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 October, 2016 | Topics: Consul General, Events, Featured Event, Gender Issues, Recife | Tags: gender-based violence

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