This document provides an overview and agenda for a webinar on the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The webinar will begin at 3PM EST/12PM PST and provide instructions for accessing audio and materials. It will discuss recent cases of violence against women in India, Nepal, and the US that prompted protests. The goals are to reflect on these issues, learn about VAWA and ways to take action to defend it, discuss root causes and organizational responses to violence against women. The document outlines the history and key provisions of VAWA and suggests writing letters to senators to urge reauthorization.
about the brutal acid attacks that are now becoming every household story , this crime is not only seen in rural ares but its also happens often in metropolitan cities.
A photo journey of lok astha's work on gender justiceOxfam India
Oxfam India’s Gender Justice programme aims to address structural and deeply entrenched gender inequalities and beliefs resulting in subordination of women and girls, and enhance women’s access to services and entitlements by state and nonstate actors.
Continuously rising Rape, Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence triggers alarm for India. Here are some real facts, fact checked information researched personally by my team at K D Singh Foundation since we have started working on to make India a #RapeFreeNation.
women are wonder women.... they can do any thing... from a socialist to film city , from a sports person to the business world women are known in every field... but do you think they are save enough to travel alone... to work in their work place and what are the other problems that a working women faces in their daily life...??
1. short cartoon video
2. introduction
3. negative quotes that demotivates a woman
4. women proved these wrong
5. society is the biggest reason behind every problem faced by a women
6.today, women=men
7. reality
8. game time ...alaap together because together we can make our voice that much louder that it can be heared by the concerned authority... apna apna alaap will only make noise and cant be listened clearly ...
9. domestic restrictions
10.married working women
11. women while travelling (video)
12. women at workplace
13. mental harassment
14. life,dignity and security
15. what they need to do?
16. rights and laws for women
17. conclusion
18. references
Burning Injustice, A book on Acid Attack by HRLNNaveen Bhartiya
Burning Injustice, A book on Acid Attack by HRLN
BURNING INJUSTICE:
A Rights Advocacy Manual for Lawyers, Activists and Survivors on Acid Violence in India
Edited: Kerry McBroom and Salina Wilson
Copy-editing: Andrew Kirtley and Gilli Paveley
Cover photograph: Salina Wilson
Cover Design: Unnikrishnan Manikoth
Book Design: Ritu Aggarwal
Published: Human Rights Law Network
People with Disabilities and the Right to Community LivingCitizen Network
David Towell outlines three keys to citizenship and three pathways to positive change in the lives of people with learning disabilities and in our communities.
about the brutal acid attacks that are now becoming every household story , this crime is not only seen in rural ares but its also happens often in metropolitan cities.
A photo journey of lok astha's work on gender justiceOxfam India
Oxfam India’s Gender Justice programme aims to address structural and deeply entrenched gender inequalities and beliefs resulting in subordination of women and girls, and enhance women’s access to services and entitlements by state and nonstate actors.
Continuously rising Rape, Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence triggers alarm for India. Here are some real facts, fact checked information researched personally by my team at K D Singh Foundation since we have started working on to make India a #RapeFreeNation.
women are wonder women.... they can do any thing... from a socialist to film city , from a sports person to the business world women are known in every field... but do you think they are save enough to travel alone... to work in their work place and what are the other problems that a working women faces in their daily life...??
1. short cartoon video
2. introduction
3. negative quotes that demotivates a woman
4. women proved these wrong
5. society is the biggest reason behind every problem faced by a women
6.today, women=men
7. reality
8. game time ...alaap together because together we can make our voice that much louder that it can be heared by the concerned authority... apna apna alaap will only make noise and cant be listened clearly ...
9. domestic restrictions
10.married working women
11. women while travelling (video)
12. women at workplace
13. mental harassment
14. life,dignity and security
15. what they need to do?
16. rights and laws for women
17. conclusion
18. references
Burning Injustice, A book on Acid Attack by HRLNNaveen Bhartiya
Burning Injustice, A book on Acid Attack by HRLN
BURNING INJUSTICE:
A Rights Advocacy Manual for Lawyers, Activists and Survivors on Acid Violence in India
Edited: Kerry McBroom and Salina Wilson
Copy-editing: Andrew Kirtley and Gilli Paveley
Cover photograph: Salina Wilson
Cover Design: Unnikrishnan Manikoth
Book Design: Ritu Aggarwal
Published: Human Rights Law Network
People with Disabilities and the Right to Community LivingCitizen Network
David Towell outlines three keys to citizenship and three pathways to positive change in the lives of people with learning disabilities and in our communities.
Women and Girls Building Peace and Preventing Sexual and Domestic ViolenceRotary International
Sexual and domestic violence is pervasive across cultures, socio-economic status, ethnicity and age groups, with no boundaries. Women and girls suffer in silence, without knowing their rights, available resources, or how to access legal and psychosocial services. How can we, as RPFs and Rotarians, support women and girls to lead lives free of violence? Presenters shared program models from Bolivia, India, and Australia.
We would like to welcome you to new issue of Advocacy Update which highlights the events that took place from January to April 2013. The issue presents the advocacy strategies taken by WOREC NEPAL at national and international level. It highlights the activities on National Consultation on Violence against Women, Human Rights assessment instrument on Domestic Violence (DOVA), discussion on need of Fast Track Court in Nepal and celebration of international women’s day.
1. WELCOME!
The Violence Against Women
Train-the-Trainer Webinar
will begin at
3PM EST/12PM PST
FOR AUDIO, PLEASE CALL (415) 799- 4222, Code #40697
To Download the Materials (Facilitator Guide, Powerpoint)
http://www.domesticworkers.org/vawa
PROBLEMS DURING WEBINAR? Text Tiffany at 202-503-8604
2. FROM INDIA TO
WASHINGTON:
WOMEN FIGHT BACK
AGAINST VIOLENCE
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3. Context:
Violence Against Women in the News
At the end of 2012, several high-profile cases of violence
against women—and a wave of protest.
In New Delhi, India, rape of a 23-year-old woman, and government
inaction.
In Nepal, rape and wage theft of a domestic worker returning from
her job in Saudi Arabia.
In the US, the Violence Against Women Act was not renewed.
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4. Workshop Goals
Reflect on recent attacks against women around the world.
Gain inspiration from global mobilizations against violence
against women
Learn about the Violence Against Women Act and take action
to defend it
Discuss the root causes of violence against women
Discuss how our organizations address violence against
women
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8. DEMANDS
Dignity, equality, auton
omy
Stop policing women’s
actions
Legal, medical, financia
l and psychological
assistance for survivors
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9. DEMANDS
Improved infrastructure to
make cities safer for
women
Monitoring and regulation
of transportation systems
Gender sensitivity training
for all State employees
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10. DEMANDS
Police must stop
harassing and
assaulting women who
file complaints
Fast track courts for
rape and other forms
of sexual violence
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11. Advances
• Police reforms
• A diverse commission was
established and just published
recommendations for changes in
government, police, and society.
• The accused have been arrested
an their cases expedited
• Ongoing and spreading protests
and vigils
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14. NEPAL
Nepalese protests mirror Indian anger over rape
·
Nepalese activists shout slogans as they march near the Prime Minister's residence in Kathmandu on Thursday, during a
protest demanding justice in rising cases of violence against women. Photo: AFP
Hundreds of Nepalese campaigners protested on Thursday over the alleged rape and robbery of a
maid by government officials, echoing widespread anger in neighbouring India over violence against
women.
15. The Violence
Against
Women Act
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16. VAWA: 1994 protections
Bringing together the criminal justice system, the social
services system, and nonprofit organizations
Recognition and support for shelters, rape crisis centers, and
other organizations working everyday to end this violence
Prosecution of interstate domestic violence and sexual
assault
Guarantees that protection orders would be enforced outside
of the states where they were originally granted.
Protections for battered immigrants
A focus on underserved populations
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17. VAWA: 2000 additions
Recognizing dating violence and stalking as crimes
Creation of a legal assistance program for survivors
Supervised visitation for families experiencing violence
Establishment of U- and T-visas and focus on trafficking of
persons
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18. VAWA: 2005 additions
New protections for immigrant survivors of violence
Prevention strategies to stop violence before it starts
Protections from eviction due to status as survivor
Federal funding for rape crisis centers
Culturally-and linguistically-specific services for communities
Enhancing programs and services for survivors with disabilities
Inclusion of children and teenagers
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19. Key VAWA Protections
for Immigrant Women
VAWA self-petitioning
U- Visas
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20. News Update
On January
22, 2013, Senator
Leahy (D-VT)
introduced a
VAWA
reauthorization
bill (S.47).
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21. Discussion: What Can We Do?
How do we address the root causes of violence
against women in our work? And what resources do
we need to do this better
How does our organization support survivors of
violence? What resources do we need to do this
better?
In the short term, how can we get involved in the
fight to defend VAWA?
22. ACTIVITY: Letters to Senators
Some points you should be sure to include:
Your personal connection to the issue or connections of
the women you know/work with. Why you care.
“The Senate should immediately reauthorize the
Violence Against Women Act that was introduced by
Senators Leahy and Crapo (S .47) on January 22.”
Extra credit: if your Senator is already a sponsor, you
can say thank you for sponsoring. If they are not already
a sponsor, you can ask them to co-sponsor the bill.