According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, at least 29 forced marriages in the Leeds district of West Yorkshire have been stopped through the utilization of forced marriage protection orders (FMPO).
Inspirational Interviews–Cathleen Holland, Part Two
Part two of our interview with midwife and Beyond FGM founder, Cathleen Holland. On a tiny budget, you were able to convince and educate an entire community. You helped to
Inspirational Interviews–Cathleen Holland, Part One
In this inspirational interview, we talk with Cathleen Holland, a midwife and founder of the organisation Beyond FGM. Your incredible story begins with a VSO programme in Pokot, Kenya. What
A Silver Lining through Technology
The White House this week launched a new technology challenge designed to help prevent sexual abuse and dating violence and provide support for victims. The press release, issued by Vice
How to Gain a Life
A poem by domestic violence survivor Raeanne Furfaro. You can read more of Raeanne’s poetry on PoemHunter. With the desertion came Hopelessness With the Hopelessness came Fear With the Fear
A Silver Lining for Children in Domestic Violence Situations
Both child abuse and domestic violence are serious issues that must be addressed, yet children are often times neglected from being included in domestic violence reports as witnesses by police.
Book Review: Dear Zari
Broadcasting a silent repression… “It’s important for women to know their rights in a country like Afghanistan.” Zarghuna (Zari) Kargar opens her collection of stories with these very wise, resonant
A Silver Lining on FGM
There has been good news in recent weeks on the subject of female genital mutilation (FGM). At a summit of the African Union Executive Council in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, FGM
The Pixel Project VAW e-News Digest: Edition 37
Welcome to the 37th edition of The Pixel Project’s VAW e-News Digest! As usual, we bring you the latest and most relevant news related to violence against women and efforts
A Silver Lining in Ireland
Actress Aisling O’Neill, from the Irish soap opera Fair City, recently helped in launching a postcard campaign for Sonas Housing’s charity and the Viva Reach-Out program. The campaign was designed