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 9, 2024
Joining Forces Alliance Zambia Commits to amplifying Children’s voices and Rights
Lusaka, Zambia - As we mark International Children's Broadcast Day on March 3, 2024, Joining Forces Alliance Zambia affirms its commitment to amplify the voices of children across the country. Under the theme "Children's Voices, Children's Rights - Our Collective Responsibility", we recognize the critical importance of providing platforms for children to express themselves and defend their rights.
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.
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.
article / March 7, 2024
Women in action: From grassroots to global
A 19 years old Rima has emerged as an international young female advocate for women and children and serves as a youth representative for the children and youth council in her Community, located in the village of Anlong Kong Tmey, Khan Dangkor, Cambodia.
publication / March 19, 2024
World Vision Senegal Annual Report 2023
This Report presents the main achievements for the 2023 financial year. Key activities were carried out in the sectors of child protection, education, health and Women Empowerment in rural areas in Senegal.