Human Rights Articles

Learning from Men in the Target Project GBV Prevention Group

Target Project Site Visit Attendees Meet with Men in the GBV Prevention Group

In April, 22 FAWCO/FAUSA members visited the Collateral Repair Project Community Center to witness firsthand the way CRP is using the funds from the FAWCO Target Project, Hope Beyond Displacement.  One of my favorite aspects of HBD has always been the gender-based violence (GBV) awareness portion.

We Came by Choice Wrap-Up

FAWCO Clubs Participate in We Came By Choice

In June, the Target Program and the Human Rights Team's new FAWCO Refugee Task Force paired to promote the We Came By Choice initiative honoring those in our communities who have made the difficult choice to flee their homes. Many thanks to the clubs that participated.

Heidelberg IWC wrapped up their series...

Breaking--Plans for 16 Days Campaign

16 Days Campaign Takes on New Form

The theme for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign, November 25-December 10, was recently released: “End Gender-Based Violence in the World of Work.” With the recent #MeToo Movement, the conflict over allegations against US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and the increased focus on sexual harassment and sexual assault in...

HRC33 Adopts Maternal Mortality Resolution

One of the world’s most critical challenges despite significant progress over the last decade is maternal deaths. Although maternal deaths worldwide have decreased in recent decades approximately 800 women still die each day from largely preventable causes before, during, and after the time of birth. These deaths are not equally distributed. Ninety-nine percent of preventable maternal deaths occur in low...