Violence Against Women & Girls
The Latin American Women’s Rights Service
The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is a feminist organization defending the human rights of Latin American women in the United Kingdom. They support women who are exposed to violations of their fundamental human rights, facing violence against women and girls, exploitation in low-paid sectors, trafficking, or enduring severe poverty and deprivation. https://lawrs.org.uk/
Read MoreCenter for Women’s Global Leadership
Center for Women’s Global Leadership is a group from Rutgers University with an initiative to end gender-based violence and femicide while being committed to the progress of women at the university. They initiated the annual international 16 Days Campaign, comprised of 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence from November 25th, the International Day for…
Read MoreWomen’s Link Worldwide
Women’s Link Worldwide is a Global South-led intersectional feminist, anti-racist, anti-ableist, and anti-colonial human rights organization based in Latin America and the Caribbean, East Africa, and Europe. Their objective is to bring justice to women, girls, and gender-diverse people by dismantling structural barriers to their rights, including protection from gender-based violence and access to sexual…
Read MorePan American Health Organization
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is the specialized international health agency for the Americas. It works with countries throughout the region to improve and protect people’s health. PAHO’s policies reflect an unwavering commitment to the principles of equity, respect for human rights, and the exercise of citizenship, as well as the willingness to actively join…
Read MoreCentro de Promoción y Defensa de los Derechos Sexuales y Reproductivos
Centro de Promoción y Defensa de los Derechos Sexuales y Reproductivos (PROMSEX) is a Peruvian feminist NGO advocating for sexual and reproductive rights in Latin America. They provide resources about adolescent health, sexual diversity, sexual violence, abortion, undesired pregnancy, human trafficking for sexual exploitation, and obstetric violence. They are also fighting for equitable education for…
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