The Melbourne Anglican Social Responsibilities Committee announced in early June that the prevention of violence against women is a priority for their organisation. Citing research by VicHealth that showed that
A Silver Lining in Canada
One in two women in Canada has experienced some kind of violence at the hands of a man. These words were part of a presentation to Ottawa-area high school students
A Silver Lining in Chile
Our friends at Stop Street Harassment shared news this past week of an anti-sexual-harassment bill that is currently before the Chilean parliament. The bill focuses specifically on groping in public
A Silver Lining in California
In an effort to make a shelter environment more peaceful and welcoming for women escaping abuse, Oscar-winning actor Halle Berry is working with the Jenesse Shelter in Los Angeles, California
VAW Activism Spotlight: Getting Moving for the Women of the Congo
Eve Ensler Eve Ensler, founder of the Vagina Monologues and the anti-VAW non-profit, V-Day, says it best in the opening of her most recent article about the war rapes of
A Silver Lining in Argentina
According to the Argentine National Supreme Court of Justice for Domestic Violence, there were over 650 cases of domestic violence reported by women in 2010, an increase of 75 per
10 Silver Lining Stories on Mother’s Day
Today we feature a special Silver Lining post to share ten uplifting stories about using Mother’s Day as a catalyst for action on the issue of violence against women. Mother’s
A Silver Lining in Europe
The European Union (EU) is taking steps to improve women’s rights and equality in the southern Mediterranean region. Included in their efforts is a focus on ending violence against women.
A Silver Lining on Street Harassment
How widespread are incidents of street harassment of women? Holly Kearl, of Pixel Project partner organisation Stop Street Harassment, outlined the scope of the problem in a recent article on
A Silver Lining in Thailand
“Neither gender equality nor development can be fully realized if violence against women and girls is allowed to take place, unabated and unresolved.” These words were spoken by Thailand’s Prime