December 22

Women And Girls And HIV And AIDS. UNIFEM

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The United Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and ActionAid have recently issued Together We Must! End Violence against Women and Girls and HIV & AIDS. This joint publication profiles ten organizations that are working on innovative strategies to address the intertwined pandemics. It highlights key elements to consider when implementing such strategies. It is available in English.UN Pulse Permanent Link: Women and Girls and HIV & AIDS
July 08

‘Hear Us – Zimbabwean Women Affected By Political Violence Speak Out

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The International Centre for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) in collaboration with Zimbabwe’s Research and Advocacy Unit (RAU) cordially invites you to the launch of the documentary:
 
‘Hear Us – Zimbabwean Women Affected by
Political Violence Speak Out’
 
                           17H30 to 19H00 on 23 July 2009
           Centre for the Book, 62 Queen Victoria Street,Cape Town
                                                           
 
Chair: Glen Mpani, Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation

Speakers:
Professor Amina Mama,
Barbara Lee Distinguished Chair in Women's Leadership, Mills College

Abigail Kaidaira,
Zimbabwean Human Rights Activist

Anu Pillay,
Gender Advisor to the Liberian Truth and Reconciliation  Commission

Kudakwashe Chitsike, Women's Project, Research and Advocacy Unit
 
The short documentary “Hear Us – Women Affected by Political Violence in Zimbabwe Speak Out” focuses on the human rights violations experienced by women in Zimbabwe as a result of political violence. The film features four women who have come forward to demand justice and assistance from the Inclusive Government and the Southern Africa Development Community. Through telling their stories they reveal the enduring effects of politically motivated violence on the women of Zimbabwe and their families.
 
Please confirm your attendance to Jacky Viglino jviglino@ictj.org.za
by email as soon as possible.
 
Thanks to Fareeda Jadwat for this information