article / March 21, 2024
Water Day: Preventing Conflicts over Water Resources
Water Day 2024: World Vision promotes the role of water in preventing water-related conflict in West Africa. This situation is exacerbated by the increase in insecurity, which is a constraint on access and resource use patterns.
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 21, 2024
Empowering Couples for Sustainable Land Management : Homestead Areas
As global challenges of food security and environmental degradation intensify, effective strategies for sustainable land management (SLM) become more crucial than ever. Through Sustainable Land Management practices, SPIR II empowered women fostering gender inclusivity.
article / January 24, 2024
Refugee Teachers: An Overlooked Resource for Peace
Refugee Teachers: An Overlooked Resource for Peace
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.
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.