article / March 14, 2024
World Vision Zambia and VisionFund Zambia launch Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Initiative
In an effort to foster gender equality and empower women, World Vision Zambia and VisionFund Zambia have jointly launched the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Initiative (WEGEI). The initiative aims to create a supportive environment for female staff, enabling them to realize their full potential and contribute effectively in all aspects of their lives.
publication / February 27, 2024
United in Faith to End Violence Against Children and Gender-based Violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)
World Vision Bosnia and Hercegovina factsheet about ending violence against children and gender-based violence
article / February 16, 2024
Faith based action against gender-based violence
Gender-based violence and femicide are on the increase in BiH. World Vision is taking innovative approach, uniting with religious communities and leaders to address the problem at its roots. our research shows that boys and girls hold rigid views and adhere to prescribed gender roles. with this action, we aim to change harmful societal norms.
publication / March 7, 2024
Venezuela Crisis Response Update December 2023
Discover how 'Esperanza sin Fronteras' is making a tangible impact amid the migration crisis across Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. Learn how our multi-country approach and strategic partnerships provide comprehensive support to over 2 million individuals, including 43% migrant children and adolescents. Join us in building a world where solidarity and compassion know no borders
publication / March 12, 2024
Joining Forces Alliance Somalia Advocacy and Policy Asks on Combatting Violence Against Women and Girls in Somalia
Somalia continues to face significant challenges in addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG). According to the Somalia Health and Demographic Survey (SHDS, 2020), gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most prevalent human rights violations faced by women and girls in Somalia. The survey shows that over 60% of women face physical abuse, denial of education, forced marriage, rape and sexual harassment forms of domestic violence.
press release / March 6, 2024
World Vision is concerned by reports of dozens of missing children following the surge in attacks in northern Mozambique
World Vision is calling for all to be done to ensure the safe return to their families of at least 70 children reported missing, following a new wave of armed attacks in the province of Cabo Delgado, in northern Mozambique. Authorities have confirmed that parents and caregivers have lost contact with the children whose whereabouts are unknown to them, after being forced to flee their homes.
opinion / March 8, 2024
Treating women workers fairly starts with us
Cristina, one of World Vision’s gender specialists in the LAC region, considers what steps need to happen for women to be fairly treated in the workplace.