One Billion Rising is the biggest mass action to end violence against women in human history. This campaign started in 2012 and occurs annually on Valentine's Day. Many activities are planned, including flash mobs, and again this year, the American Women's Club of The Hague participated. Melissa Ryder had a rehearsal at the clubhouse for members to learn the...
The Human Rights Team is continuing our focus on gender-based violence (GBV) in the workplace in connection with the 16 Days Campaign. The Team’s emphasis for the Campaign revolves around an attempt to address the roots of GBV, in the workplace or otherwise, including the effect of gender expectations. As a reminder, we are recommending that groups and individuals view...
Polio in a few words
Polio (poliomyelitis) is a highly infectious viral disease. The poliovirus invades the nervous system and can cause irreversible paralysis in a matter of hours. Polio is spread through person-to-person contact. When a child is infected with wild poliovirus, the virus enters the body through the mouth and...
Violence against women is major health problem and a violation of women’s human rights. When the United Nations announced the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals agenda, in SDG 5 (Gender Equality) they included target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking...
Upcoming Events for Spring 2019
The HR Team has traditionally encouraged FAWCO/FAUSA groups to participate in several activities during the spring--great opportunities to watch the films recommended for the 16 Days Campaign or to take other actions, such as those mentioned below, to promote an end to violence against women and encourage gender equity. As always, if you participate, send photos...
Many people world-wide use health care that is outside mainstream Western medicine. These are called alternative or complimentary practices. Practices used together with conventional medicine are called complimentary and ones used instead of conventional medicine are called alternative.
Your doctor needs to know exactly what treatments you are taking, including herbal...