Rwanda: Men Join Fight Against Gender-Based Violence Nov 17, 2008
com: Rwanda: Men Join Fight Against Gender-Based Violence (Page 1 of 1) ... Rwanda: Men Join Fight Against Gender-Based Violence ... Like-minded men last week gathered in a one-day workshop to discuss how best their fellow men could jump on board and join their sisters in the fight against gender-based violence(GBV). (allAfrica.com)
Cultural Practices Can Be Harmful, Says UN Population Fund Nov 13, 2008
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South Africa: Through the Eyes of Children Nov 13, 2008
A key focus of the project was the roles men play in children's lives, including whether men - their fathers, uncles, teachers, religious and traditional leaders and government officials - are involved in caring and supporting them, particularly in the context of gender-based violence and HIV/AIDS.. In their PhotoVoice stories, some children said they wished their fathers were more involved in their lives and play a role, other than financial, in taking care of them. (allAfrica.com)
Somalia: Unicef Speaks Out Against Stoning of Rape Victim Nov 5, 2008
UNICEF said that this incident underscores the vulnerability of girls and women in the war-wracked Horn of Africa nation, where it says sexual and gender-based violence is commonplace and gender inequalities persist in access to essential services ... "UNICEF is committed to promote the status of females and will continue to work with local authorities and partners to reduce the risks to them through the promotion of girls' education, HIV prevention and support to services for survivors of all... (allAfrica.com)
C/R DVVSU sensitizes opinion leaders on domestic violence Nov 4, 2008
Ajumako (C/R), Nov. 3, GNA - The Central Regional branch of Domestic Violence Victim Support Unit (DVVSU), has sensitized opinion leaders in five districts on the harmful effects of domestic and gender-based violence ... She said her outfit intended to open DVVSU branches in all the districts to alleviate the suffering of victims of domestic and gender-based violence who had to come to Cape Coast to access justices ... She appealed to the participants to use the knowledge acquired to create... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Sierra Leone: Large Number of Girls Still Out of School Oct 24, 2008
"Some of the factors responsible for the low rate of girls' enrolment and school completion are: poverty, child marriage, teenage pregnancy, lack of infrastructure and teaching/learning materials, sexual abuse and exploitation, as well as cultural and religious biases.About 62 percent of women of child bearing age in Sierra Leone are married before 18 years of age and 27 per cent were married before 15 years of age. The children born to those women have a 60 per cent higher chance of dying in... (allAfrica.com)
Cops prepare for festive Oct 23, 2008
National police spokesperson Director Phuti Setati said police would be joining forces with government and other sectors to fight crimes such as armed robberies, illegal border crossings, firearm offences and gender-based violence. "We are going to use our previous festive season's experience to get highly experienced members at strategic points throughout the country," said Setati. (iAfrica.com)
Cte d'Ivoire: 'Rapes are Encouraged' Oct 22, 2008
Monika Bakayoko-Topolska, gender-based violence coordinator with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in C te d'Ivoire, told IRIN: "We certainly are seeing increased reports of rape over the past year and a half or so." She called rape "one of the biggest problems in the west," adding that sexual violence is a problem throughout the country. Bakayoko-Topolska said it is not clear whether rape cases have risen sharply in the west or whether more people are reporting the crime after an... (allAfrica.com)
U.N.: Empowering women key to AIDS fight Oct 18, 2008
"Gender-based violence and discrimination on grounds of gender drive the HIV and AIDS epidemic among women. Empowerment of women equipping them with self-esteem, the knowledge, the ability to protect themselves will be of critical importance in winning the battle," Sadik said. "Women suffer doubly. First, from HIV and AIDS itself, and secondly from the stigma associated with the disease. Women are routinely blamed for infecting their husbands, though it is almost always the men who... (MSNBC -- Health)
Liberia: Mental Health Problems Breed Violence Oct 14, 2008
Mental health specialist Harris said such services are urgently needed: "Granted the [past DDRR] program was successful in getting most of the arms away, but what are the repercussions? The repercussions... include sexual and gender-based violence and aggressive and violent behaviour are being manifested all over the society, and [we are seeing] substance abuse on a wide scale.". Drugs. (allAfrica.com)
Chad: Aid Agencies Suspend Work in East Oct 8, 2008
Meanwhile, Chad's First Lady Hinda Deby Itno took part in yesterday's opening in the national capital, N'Djamena, of a three-day UN workshop on gender-based violence faced by IDPs and refugees in eastern Chad. The workshop, organized by the UN Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (known by its French acronym, MINURCAT), was attended by senior Government officials, foreign diplomats, representatives of international organizations and members of civil society. (allAfrica.com)
More women ministers in UAE than US Sep 20, 2008
To date, women are outnumbered 4 to 1 in legislatures around the world; over 60 per cent of all unpaid family workers globally are women; women still earn on average 17 per cent less than men, and about one-third of women suffer gender-based violence during their lives. Font Size. (India Times, India)
Gender Activists Applaud Rwanda Sep 18, 2008
"She however said it was not automatic that all the women elected believe in gender equality: "Will they address issues to do with gender-based violence, for instance. " she asked. Relevant Links The numbers she also cautioned could result in actual changes if the political party backing the women also believes in their cause. Page 1 of 21 AllAfrica aggregates and indexes content from over , plus more than , who are responsible for their own reporting and views. Articles and commentaries that... (allAfrica.com)
Congo-Kinshasa: Aid Agency Calls for Action On Crisis Sep 14, 2008
More than 1,200 Congolese are estimated to be dying daily from conflict-related causes, preventable diseases, poverty, gender based violence and other atrocities. An estimated 80 per cent is now living below poverty line and more than 70 per cent are undernourished. (allAfrica.com)
WOMEN AT RISK Sep 13, 2008
According to UNFPA, women and adolescent girls are highly vulnerable to gender-based violence due to inadequate lighting and security at night. The agency has therefore been advocating for the deployment of female police officers to the shelters for both day and night duty. (AlertNet)
South Africa: Will Gender Protocol Help Business Women? Sep 12, 2008
The Gender and Development Protocol signed in Johannesburg by heads of state of the SADC region at the end of August intends to ensure equal rights for women across a wide range of issues, including constitutional and legal reform, governance, education, productive resources, gender-based violence, health, peace-building and conflict resolution ... The Gender Protocol'S 23 targets are the result of a process that started with the audit of SADC's Declaration on Gender and Development in 2005 and... (allAfrica.com)
ICC appeal for Africa war victims Sep 11, 2008
"Our response to gender-based violence has been inadequate," he said at the appeal launch in The Hague. Denmark announced a $500,000 donation to start the fund, which will see its money allocated over three years. (BBC News -- Africa)
Reed Smith partners with Cals Boalt Hall on mentoring program Sep 8, 2008
Fleming has been involved for much of her career in doing asylum and human rights work, including challenging traditional barriers to the protection of victims of gender-based violence, including gang-rape, sex trafficking, forced marriage, and domestic violence. mhogarth@bizjournals. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Sambo challenges African govts to improve health of womenYaounde, Cameroon (PANA) - The World Health Organisation (WHO)Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Luis Sambo, Tuesday challengedAfrican governments to improve the health of women in their countries. 02/09/2008 Full Text... Sep 3, 2008
He pointed out that many of them continue to be victims of sociocultural discriminations, harmful practices, gender-based violence, food taboos, forced marriages and early, unwanted and excessive pregnancies. "These problems, coupled with the weakness of health systems, are at the root of the high mortality rate in sub-Saharan Africa, where one out of 26 women is at risk of dying during childbirth," the WHO Regional Director for Africa said. (Panapress.com)
Kenya: Special Attention to Women Sought in Truth Commission Aug 31, 2008
She recommended creation of a gender unit within the TJRC consisting of gender experts and the creation of reparation schemes with adequate funds to cater for all aspects of dealing with gender-based violence like counseling, education for victims and reparations. The commission should also be enabled to actively seek out victims of violence and ensure they are not locked out. (allAfrica.com)
Southern Africa:Ground-Breaking Gender Protocol Signed Aug 19, 2008
The gender protocol also calls for governments in the region to prohibit all forms of gender-based violence, including marital rape. The document has a provision which will ensure perpetrators of all forms of gender-based violence are tried by a competent court of justice. (allAfrica.com)
Liberia's stain of violence affects so many Aug 17, 2008
IMC's work in Liberia includes education and prevention programs around sexual and gender-based violence. This latest study highlights the massive and continuing need for expanded mental health programs that also address gender-based violence among both men and women ... "So a public mental health approach is essential. Given the continuing problems of this and other sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) indicators cited in the study, mental health service provision should be combined with... (AlertNet)
Ghana: Support Women, Reduce Poverty Aug 12, 2008
com: Ghana: Bridging the Gender Gap, a Sure Way to Reduce Poverty (Page 1 of 1). Use our pull-down menus to find more stories. (allAfrica.com)
Kay Warren Reveals Solution to Gender-Based Violence: The Worldwide Church, Which Offers Hope to the World; Aug 2, 2008
Kay Warren Reveals Solution to Gender-Based Violence: The Worldwide Church, Which Offers Hope to the World ... Kay Warren Reveals Solution to Gender-Based Violence: The Worldwide Church, Which Offers Hope to the World ... In a follow-up workshop, husband Rick Warren and colleagues joined in presenting a workshop on the role of the Church in HIV/AIDS. "If gender-based violence is everywhere, so is the Church," Warren said. (PR Newswire)
UN joins Sierra Leone to combat sexual exploitation, abuseFreetown, Sierra Leone (PANA) - The United Nations Mission in SierraLeone has joined forces with the Sierra Leone Police (SLP)to battle sexual exploitation and assault, domestic violence, physicalassault and cruelty to children in the wider community. 30/07/2008 Full Text... Jul 30, 2008
He said the training was aimed at strengthening national capacities and contributing to the campaign against gender-based violence, particularly violence against girls and women, which is prevalent in Sierra Leone. "This project is regarded (as) a part of the Security Sector Reform initiative that is led by the UN and nationally owned by various member states around the globe,'' Inspector Samurah said.According to a UN statement, "the Conduct and Discipline Office in collaboration with the... (Panapress.com)
DISPLACED PEOPLE Jul 26, 2008
North Kivu has the largest IDP population 857,600 in the DRC. It also has the worst record [of sexual and gender-based violence] against women. In 2007 and the first four months of this year, there were more than 50 cases of rape a day. (AlertNet)
Liberia: UN Expert Praises Rights Progress, Raises Concern At Crime Levels Jul 19, 2008
The rights expert also praised draft legislation that would pave the way for a Law Reform Commission and an Independent National Commission on Human Rights and welcomed a new UN and Government-backed programme to prevent gender-based violence as well as the opening of safe houses for its victims. However, Ms. Abaka stressed that rape and sexual violence continued to be the most frequently committed serious crimes in Liberia, saying that the very high rate of girls dropping out of school because... (allAfrica.com)
Activists Oppose Pardons for Rape in Polls Violence Jul 16, 2008
Instead, the commission was asked to recommend to President Kibaki immediate prosecution of those who raped or committed other forms of gender-based violence and are still on the run. Ms Regina Karega, the chairperson of the National Commission on Gender and Development, told the commission sitting at Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, that all the culprits should be charged by December 28. (allAfrica.com)
Sudan: Situation Calm Following Court's Announcement Jul 16, 2008
"The parties continue to pursue the path of military confrontation instead of dialogue, the deployment of UNAMID is far behind schedule, sexual and gender-based violence continues with impunity and heightened insecurity and banditry have severely hampered our ability to provide life-sustaining humanitarian assistance to nearly 2.5 million civilians in need," he wrote. Mr. Ban stressed that violence will not help the parties reach their goals, but instead will only serve to hurt civilians who... (allAfrica.com)
Aids epidemic a 'global disaster' Jun 27, 2008
After the South Asian tsunami hit Aceh in Indonesia in 2005, he says, "we had a rise in the risk factors like sexual and gender based violence, so we saw a situation where there was high vulnerability and HIV and other conditions can flourish in those circumstances.". The IFRC says Kenya is a good example of such an integrated approach. (BBC News -- Health)
Rape is a way of life for Darfur's women Jun 20, 2008
Some relief workers say that almost every woman living in aid camps has been raped or become a victim of gender-based violence. Many teenagers, while out running errands such as collecting firewood, are raped multiple times by militiamen, the workers say. (CNN -- Law)
Women forge bonds locally to break cycles of violence globally Jun 19, 2008
Makoni was in Washington last month to lobby legislators for passage of the International Violence Against Women Act, which aims to integrate US efforts to end gender-based violence into the nation's foreign aid programs. The bill, introduced last year by Senators Joseph Biden, a Delaware Democrat, and Richard Lugar, a Republican from Indiana, would extend into the international arena a 1994 act to combat violence against women in the United States. (Boston Globe)
Liberia: UN Builds Safe House for Sexual Violence Victims Jun 16, 2008
She stressed that sexual and other forms of gender-based violence must be stopped if the country is to fully advance after years of civil war and misrule. "Any woman or girl who falls victim to this sort of violence, especially rape, is really having her possibilities for contributing to society greatly diminished," Ms. L; j said. (allAfrica.com)
UN: over 500,000 people uprooted by conflict this year May 28, 2008
A statement adopted by consensus and read at the end of Tuesday's meeting reaffirmed the council's commitment "to addressing the impact of armed conflict on civilians," including excessive use of force and sexual and gender-based violence. Holmes stressed the "collective responsibility" of the U.N. and individual nations to prevent war, secure peace and protect civilians, citing varying degrees of progress. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Rwanda: Rebel Surrenders, Returns Home May 25, 2008
The Council said these groups had to "immediately stop recruiting and using children, release all children associated with them, and put an end to gender-based violence, particularly rape and other forms of sexual abuse," adding that those responsible needed to be brought to justice. AllAfrica aggregates and indexes content from over , plus more than , who are responsible for their own reporting and views. (allAfrica.com)
Response to school safety report lukewarm May 21, 2008
The TDSB outlines six areas where changes need to take place: safety, equity, gender-based violence, community partnerships, support for marginalized youth and the code of silence that often thwarts police investigations. No quick-fire panaceas are offered in the report, which will be scrutinized by board trustees today and can be read online at. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Let 'Azadi' ring May 20, 2008
The new facility will continue to address gender-based violence, discrimination and poverty and assimilation issues faced by immigrant women like Ida and Violet. Both are from Liberia, both are raising children alone, now that they, too, have fled abusive relationships. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Police Inspector warns husbands May 10, 2008
He deplored the practice by some couples to discriminate among their children, saying such practice was a gender-based violence punishable by law. The Police Inspector appealed to women to support their husbands and assist them in managing the family. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
$3 Million Requested by UNFPA to Help Women and Girls Displaced by Myanmar Cyclone May 10, 2008
In the emergency projects outlined in today's flash appeal, UNFPA will work with key United Nations organizations and local and international partners to: -- Assist the Ministry of Health and other health partners to improve access to basic health services for displaced and host communities; -- Provide emergency reproductive health assistance - including delivery and emergency obstetric care for pregnant women, equipment to maintain a safe blood supply, and family planning; -- Help prevent and... (PR Newswire)
Kenya:Army Chief Denies Mt Elgon Abuses Apr 22, 2008
On the basis of interviews with local people and eyewitnesses, HRW has accused the Kenyan military of unlawful killings, torture, detention, and gender-based violence. It says during the operation, authorities arrested almost every male over the age of 15 and took them for screening at a military base to determine if they were members of SLDF.. (allAfrica.com)
Darfur Food Rations Cut Due to Rising Insecurity Apr 18, 2008
Attacks on food convoys and general violence were hindering aid provision, while sexual and gender-based violence in and around camps for internally displaced persons was high. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
Sudan:UN Issues Gloomy Report on Darfur Apr 17, 2008
com: Sudan: Hopes for Political Solution in Darfur Wilt Under Military Action - UN Report (Page 1 of 1). Use our pull-down menus to find more stories. (allAfrica.com)
Liberia: UN Highlights Need for Security Reforms Apr 15, 2008
To address gender-based violence in Liberia, UNMIL and the UN Country Team are supporting the Government in finalizing the national gender policy. The Government has also developed a national action plan against gender-based violence to deter and prosecute rape cases and approved a new rape law. (allAfrica.com)
Sudan: UN Appeals for $40 Million for Darfur Displaced Apr 5, 2008
"Preventing sexual and gender-based violence also remains a key challenge," he added, explaining that operations will focus on protection activities. Such efforts include monitoring the well-being of refugees, IDPs and returnees, strengthening camp management and providing community-based rehabilitation programmes in rural areas along with other partners and UN agencies. (allAfrica.com)
Central African Republic: Rape Survivors Struggle to Cope Apr 2, 2008
As well as providing a forum for solidarity, revenue-generation and wellbeing for women who have suffered gender-based violence (GBV), Monam also aims to combat such abuse, identify its perpetrators and fight against the stigmatisation of women in general and rape survivors in particular. According to Ndokoyanga, several members of the group were abandoned by their husbands after they were raped. (allAfrica.com)
Stigma Clings Stubbornly To Women Living With HIV/AIDS Apr 1, 2008
The online survey, conducted by Harris Interactive for amfAR, questioned nearly 5,000 respondents ages 18-44 and covered HIV risk and responsibility, impact of gender-based violence, and women s access to healthcare and health information, as well as attitudes towards HIV-positive women. The survey was made possible by grants from Broadway Cares /Equity Fights AIDS and the M A C AIDS Fund. (Science Daily)
Rape Most Reported Crime Mar 22, 2008
The national taskforce on the Gender-based Violence (GBV) brought together the Liberian Government, the United Nations, other partners. Speaking at the launch, Mensa-Bonsu said "though we in the UN have teamed up with the Government of Liberia and launched the National Plan of Action for Gender-Based Violence in 2006, rape continues to be the highest reported crime in Liberia.". (allAfrica.com)
Liberia:Special Court for Sexual Violence Underway Mar 22, 2008
"Having such as court has been a dream of AFELL and it is now a reality," said Zeor Bernard, Vice President of AFELL. "We are now working with the prosecutorial section of the Ministry of Justice to also have a special unit to prosecute sexual and gender based violence cases," he said ... Liberia's Gender Based Violence Taskforce head Patricia Kamara who is also the country's Assistant Gender Affairs Minister told IRIN that the new court was a victory for women rights advocates. (allAfrica.com)
South Africa: HIV/Aids Challenges Rural Women [press release] Mar 18, 2008
"They continue to experience discriminatory attitudes and practices - particularly from male partners and live in an environment rife with high levels of sexual and other gender-based violence.". Despite gradual improvements in the government's response to the HIV epidemic and the adoption of a widely-welcomed five-year plan, five and a half million South Africans are HIV-infected one of the highest numbers in any country in the world. (allAfrica.com)
Liberia: Civil Society, Govt Campaign Against Rape Mar 15, 2008
The Secretary-General's Deputy Special Representative Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu noted that while the UN has previously teamed up with the Government and civil society groups to form a gender-based violence task force, it was vital that members of the public became directly involved in the anti-rape campaign. "Everyone has a role to play," said Ms. Mensa-Bonsu. (allAfrica.com)
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It's the least researched form of gender-based violence ... We do have better programs and better recognition, but gender-based violence is a huge problem. (The Age, Australia)
AFGHANISTAN: Sharp rise in reported cases of violence against women Mar 8, 2008
UN agencies involved in women's development efforts in Afghanistan say a dramatic increase in the number of reported cases of violence against women does not necessarily imply that gender-based violence has increased ... Not only are Afghan women victims of gender-based violence, thousands of them are also dying and suffering due to a lack of health services in the war-torn country. (AlertNet)
Action needed to stop violence against women Mar 8, 2008
The legislation would integrate efforts to end gender-based violence into all existing, appropriate U.S. foreign-assistance programs, with a special emphasis on supporting the overseas women's groups working in the trenches to keep women and girls safe. I-VAWA would authorize substantial resources for international programs that prevent violence, provide services to survivors, hold perpetrators accountable, change public attitudes and better address violence against women in humanitarian... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
South Sudan: Peace Dividends or Peace Penalties? Mar 6, 2008
Limited UNHCR staff capacity will make it difficult to monitor returns and respond to recurrent gender based violence issues ... Limited UNHCR staff capacity will make it difficult to monitor returns and respond to recurrent gender based violence issues. (AlertNet)
Rabbi Harold Schulweis rallies help for the oppressed abroad Mar 3, 2008
And three small radio stations in rural Chadian villages air "She Speaks, She Listens," a weekly broadcast discussing problems of gender-based violence. All three initiatives grew out of an organization founded by Rabbi Harold Schulweis in southern California, called Jewish World Watch (JWW). (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
African countries' report on ending gender-based violenceAddis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - African countries' report on progress made in preventing and addressing gender-based violence will be presented at a three-day international colloquium organized here by the UN in collaboration with the AfricanUnion (AU) and the Government of Ethiopia this week. 26/02/2008 Full Text... Feb 26, 2008
African countries' report on ending gender-based violence. African countries' report on ending gender-based violence ... Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - African countries' report on progress made in pre venting and addressing gender-based violence will be presented at a three-day in t ernational colloquium organized here by the UN in collaboration with the African. (Panapress.com)
Student hotline a hit Feb 24, 2008
Read Bruce Kirkland's pre-Oscar coverage in entertainment. Sun, February 24 / 08. (Toronto Sun)
Liberia: Mob Violence Never Acceptable, UN Envoy Says Feb 22, 2008
"We need you to speak out against sexual and gender-based violence, especially rape. Rape is the most common serious crime in Liberia today. You should get involved in stopping these grave crimes that affect our mothers, aunties, our sisters, daughters and nieces.". AllAfrica aggregates and indexes content from over , plus more than , who are responsible for their own reporting and views. (allAfrica.com)
Trokosi -An Opportunity to abuse women .... Feb 19, 2008
The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women (CEDAW) defines violence against women to include: any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion, or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life. To the victims of this practice, the practical realisation of the principle of equality with men, as per Article 17(2)... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Fact Sheet: U.S. Africa Policy: An Unparalleled Partnership Strengthening Democracy, Overcoming Poverty, and Saving Lives Feb 15, 2008
President Bush continues to support democratic transitions in many African countries such as Liberia and Mauritania, strengthening democratic institutions in post-conflict countries, such as the DRC and Burundi, and assisting civil society organizations across Africa in combating gender-based violence, trafficking in persons, and other human rights violations. In FY 2007, the U.S. provided close to $175 million for programs to promote just and democratic governance in African nations. (White House News Releases)
UN: 13 Countries Use Child Soldiers Feb 14, 2008
The council expressed concern at "the widespread and systematic use of rape and other forms of sexual violence against children, in particular girls, in situations of armed conflict" and called on all parties to take special measures to protect girls and boys from sexual and gender-based violence. More from. (Time.com)
Kenya: Crisis Highlights Cluster Complications Feb 13, 2008
Two sub-clusters have also been set up in Kenya to address gender-based violence and child protection. Visiting camps in Nakuru and Molo in Rift Valley Province, the region worst affected by the violence, the UN's Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes highlighted the education cluster as one that had been slow to get off the ground. (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: UN Security Council Calls for Compromise Feb 7, 2008
It also noted that "civilians continue to be killed, subjected to sexual and gender-based violence and displaced from their homes.". According to the Kenya Red Cross Society, more than 1,000 people have lost their lives and over 300,000 have been displaced since the 27 December 2007 elections in which President Mwai Kibaki was declared the winner over opposition leader Raila Odinga. (allAfrica.com)
Africa steps up Kenyan diplomacy Feb 7, 2008
The 15-member body unanimously adopted a non-binding statement expressing "deep concern that, despite the commitments made on 1 February, civilians continue to be killed, subjected to sexual and gender-based violence and displaced from their homes.". Foreign ministers from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda and Somalia arrived meanwhile for a meeting on Thursday, which a foreign ministry official downplayed as an informal "consultative forum" after the opposition-raised objections. (iAfrica.com)
Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict Released [press release] Feb 1, 2008
The use of various forms of sexual violence and gender-based violence as a weapon of war against children has become alarming. For example, in the DRC, 60% of the recorded cases involved victims between the age of 11 and 17. (allAfrica.com)
