The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign that takes place each year. It begins on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day. “Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands against Rape!” is the UN theme for this year’s 16 Days of Activism. ”TheContinue reading “RET launches a series of activities in a global move to take a stand against sexual violence on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women “
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Youth4Peace
RET Youth Ambassador EZNUR TOPRAK at the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 RET Youth Ambassador & youth peer-facilitator Eznur Toprak (25) addressing the international communities and stakeholders at the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 – YOUTH4Peace session. Eznur shared the challenges she faced as a young woman in her community and asserted on the active and centralContinue reading “Youth4Peace”
Sharifa’s Story: The triumph of a female entrepreneur
Sharifa’s story bears witness to the power of resilience and how much a woman can accomplish in the face of adversity. She is an entrepreneur whose triumphs are bigger than the problems surrounding her exile. Having fled to Iran from Afghanistan 10 years ago, Sharifa didn’t have any opportunities to speak of. She had toContinue reading “Sharifa’s Story: The triumph of a female entrepreneur”