Global Alarm as Domestic Violence Claims 85,000 Women’s Lives in 2023

According to a United Nations report, an average of 140 women and girls were killed daily by intimate partners or family members in 2023, making the home the deadliest place for women. The UNODC report, released on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, found that 60% of the 85,000 women and […]

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Violent Conflict In Sudan Has Impacted On Nearly Every Aspect of Women’s Lives

By Hala al-Karib I had the privilege to speak at the UN Security Council open debate last week on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), an important opportunity to reflect on the urgency of this work and why women’s rights must be central to addressing any conflict or crisis. Sadly, my country, Sudan, which is currently going through one […]

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