Migrant Women Press’ Post

We're excited to announce the release of the Ruhama Annual Report 2023 and our Strategic Plan 2024-2028, launched today by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee at the Mansion House, Dublin.  Barbara Condon, CEO, Ruhama said, “Prostitution and human trafficking are exploitative, inherently violent and demeaning to women. We are witnessing daily the impact of sexual violence and sexual exploitation from which recovery is lifelong. We need to do more to prevent sexual exploitation and protect women and girls from sexual violence. We need more awareness of the issues that drive women into prostitution, and we need to do more to challenge male entitlement and the demand by men choosing to illegally pay for sexual acts.” Check out the Ruhama Annual Report 2023 here - we hope you find it informative and inspiring. https://lnkd.in/eRzy23Dz The Strategic Plan can be accessed here https://lnkd.in/eN_uYNfw #RuhamaReport23

The use of sexual violence in conflict has been widely documented in diverse contexts, with the the UN in 2021 recording 3,293 cases of conflict-related sexual violence, reporting an estimated 20-30% of women and girls having experienced non-partner sexual violence in conflict-affected settings, compared to around 6% globally. However, evidence from research and practice show that conflict related sexual violence is not an inevitable consequence of conflict and 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑏𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 by understanding it’s drivers. Read our policy brief below to learn more about promising approaches to prevent sexual violence in conflict. https://lnkd.in/dZRyce8H

Australia, we must do better. Shocking new research reveals 1 in 5 Australians have committed sexual violence in their adult lives, and the actual rate might be even higher. The study also found sexual violence in Australia is highly gendered, with significantly more men than women reporting use of sexual violence. These findings reinforce the urgent need to ensure combatting sexual violence remains part of the national agenda. For more details on this important study, read: https://lnkd.in/gAAX43M7 If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) for 24/7 confidential support. #EndViolenceAgainstWomen

💡Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: looking beyond physical crimes 💡 November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and to mark the day this blog has been written by Carolien Jacobs of Leiden University, Patrick Kyamugusulwa (ISDR-Bukavu), and Rachel Sifa Katembera, all three members of the Humanitarian Observatory DRC. The authors argue throughout that it is important that we realise that sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) consists of more than only sexual violence, it also includes structural violence that regulates justice. This is also the case in conflict-settings such as the east of the DRC, where a lot of attention goes to sexual violence. Read the full article here: https://wp.me/p9fvbD-7V3 #EndGBV #OrangeTheWorld #BreakTheSilence #EndViolenceInDRC

Trafficking for sexual exploitation disproportionately impacts female children. Research has found that significantly more female children are exploited in this way compared to male children. Trafficking in persons is a global crisis that impacts millions. These facts highlight the impact on the most vulnerable among us, children. Together, we can work to combat exploitation and discrimination. #EndHumanTrafficking

Day 1 of the SCALE facilitated Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and Child, Early and Forced Marriage (CEFM) Evidence Dissemination Meeting. Previously, different methods have been adapted to curb the menace of sexual and gender based violence in the Nigerian society, which is still a work in progress . In response, civil society organization under the Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement (SCALE) project came together in a cluster for the purpose furthering the advocacy towards ending Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV). At a meeting convened by SCALE / Palladium group, SCALE reemphasized the strength in working as clusters rather than silos to strengthen the civil society sector and their advocacies. The SGBV project adapted several strategies such as research, capacity building, strengthening of justice administration systems , strengthening referral system for survivors and awareness approaches to ensure that both prevention and responses are well delivered. At the end of day one of these 2 days meeting, the core discussions hinged on sustainability and continuous implementation of the VAP law in every sector: from religious centers to social gatherings and the judiciary. #EndGenderBasedViolence #Survivors #SGBV

Did you know? 1 in 3 women faces physical or sexual violence in her lifetime. This shocking reality calls for urgent action. Let's break the silence and stand against GBV in all its forms. Read our latest Research on Online Gender-Based Violence in Kenya: https://lnkd.in/d4FKN_Qu #DigitalAccessProgramme #EndGBV

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, a day we pause to reflect on the heinous acts of gender-based violence globally, and raise awareness to uplift survivors, and honor victims in times of crisis. #IDESVC https://lnkd.in/e_wmyxW4

During the 2022/2023 fiscal year, South Africa recorded over 53,500 sexual offences, with the majority being r*pe cases—a grim reflection of the ongoing crisis. Even more alarming, countless survivors remain silent, their stories unreported due to fear, stigma, and systemic challenges. 📣 It’s time to break the silence, support survivors, and demand accountability. We can create a safer environment where every voice is heard. Cowling, N. (2024). ‘Number of sexual offences in South Africa in 2022/2023, by crime’. Available at: https://buff.ly/4165Ndq. (Accessed: 20 November 2024). #gbv #genderbasedviolence #daysofactivism #violenceagainstwomen #endgbv #women #domesticviolence #lwap #support #genderequality #everylifehasapurpose #southafrica #survivors

Child sexual abuse online has reached a crisis point. In this op-ed from Sabine Saliba at Eurochild – our partners in #ECLAG – EU’s incoming leaders are urged ‘to act swiftly and decisively’ to tackle the crisis online. In the 2 years since vital laws to protect children were first proposed, EU policymakers have been unable to agree on a solution, leaving millions of children unprotected. Read the piece in Euractiv below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eqVgRWBp. #ChildSexAbuseCrisis #EUelections #ChildSafetyOnline