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Fabienne, Global Voices
The aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti has been devastating, particularly for its young people. Many young people have blogged about their experiences dealing with this crisis.
Although the cover...
Juhie, Global Voices Online
Though the situation in Haiti is still critical, young people both in Haiti and outside are responding to the crisis by documenting the aftermath of the earthquake, blogging about it, and raising mone...
Juliana, Global Voices Online
The years of conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken their toll on the country. But young people are writing music and making videos to both express their frustration as well as to rai...
Claire, Ashoka
Though many mistakenly believe maternal health to only be an issue pertaining to women, it's an issue that society as a whole needs to address.
When we talk about maternal health, it’s easy to ca...
John, Global Voices
Though Liberia is beginning to stabilize from years of conflict, the effects of civil war have taken a great toll, particularly on its young people. However, the situation is improving due to many pro...
Juliana, Global Voices Online
Despite their differences, Palestinian and Israeli youths are coming together in peacemaking efforts. Two different organizations are helping them make use of the media (through videos and a multi-lin...
Juhie, Global Voices Online
The war in Afghanistan has affected young people in a variety of ways. However, young people have found many ways to express themselves despite their circumstances.
Last year was the deadliest on...
Jennifer, Global Voices
As people search for the missing following the earthquake in Haiti, online networks and database prove crucial.
Here are just a few of the online networks and databases which have mobilized in th...
Rocío, Global Voices
The recent earthquake in Haiti has had a huge impact. People in the Dominican Republic lend their support during this time of crisis.
It was 5:53 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12 on the island of Hispan...
John, Global Voices
Though young people in India are more educated and empowered than in the past, there is still a lack of information related to sexual and reproductive health. More and more people are using technology...
IPS News, IPS
By Miren Gutierrez and Oriana Boselli
Robert Dijksterhuis, Jac SM Kee, Monia Azzalini,Paula Fray, Thenjiwe Mtintso and Laila Al-Shaik.
Credit:Miren Gutierrez/IPS
Violence aga...
Asteris, digitalrights.gr
Evidence of egregious police violence against a migrant woman in Greece has influenced a politician to punish the guilty officers.
Greece has been embroiled in a row over abusive migrant detention...
Mahnaz, UNFPA
These excerpts of young people discussing their experiences in conflict zones show how they face the loss of their homes and the disruption of their education.
Will You Listen, the companion to a U...
Mahnaz, UNFPA
Violence and sexual exploitation are two of the biggest issues that these young people discuss as they relate their experiences with living with armed conflict.
Will You Listen, the companion to ...
John, Global Voices
Drought in rural Kenya has resulted in a lack of food and water, but has also caused violence, uprooted communities, and disrupted the education and lives of young people.
A prolonged drought has c...
Shambhu, CSDS (www.csds.in)
A report on Gender Violence in India breaks down the prevalence of violence and the types of violence that women are being subjected to.
A moving report titled Gender Violence in India by Prajnya s...
Renata
Across Central America, online campaigns and activities to raise awareness about the issue of violence against women are taking place across the region.
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Firuzeh Shokooh, Global Voices
Although violence against women is a serious problem in Puerto Rico, feminist bloggers have been speaking out against this issue that affects women everywhere.
They are more than numbers. They are ...
Radha, UNFPA
Most conversation starters this week agreed that it is culture that keeps female genital mutilation a part of tradition. There are various ideas on how the international community can eradicate FGM/...
Marietta
Despite the alarming frequency of domestic violence in Hungary, existing laws don't do enough to protect women.
"At least one woman a week dies in Hungary as a result of domestic violence," said Kr...
Juhie, Global Voices Online
Due to thousands of rapes within the Democratic Republic of Congo women suffering from the health complications are now left hoping to be treated for traumatic fistula, an injury women can experience ...
Micah
The Democratic Republic of Congo still tolerates violent sexual assault. Despite recent free and fair elections, the war continues to use rape as a weapon of war.
Goma, North Kivu, DRC – Coming f...
Fortune, Environ Synergy Services
Climate change has far reaching effects, but it particularly impacts women, especially those living in developing nations.
The serious changes in the global climatic conditions have significant con...
Mahnaz, UNFPA
In eight states in the United States, it is still legal for insurance companies to deny coverage to women who have been abused, as these women are considered a financial liability.
In some parts of...
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