Human Trafficking/Modern Day Slavery is global human rights violation impacting 4-6 million people annually - 71% of them women and girls, and is considered by traffickers as an easy way to make money - low risk, and a renewable resource.
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It is estimated that more than 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation in the countries where the practice is concentrated. Furthermore, there are an estimated 3 million girls at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation every year. The majority of girls are cut before they turn 15 years old.
SI UN Representative, Maria Fornella, reflects on the findings of the ECOSOC briefing on effective policy solutions for COVID-19.
The SI Road to Equality invites each and every one of you to join us as we launch the SI #MasksForEquality campaign. If you are making masks and protective items we would love to hear from you!
SI UN Representative, Maria Fornella, reflects on the findings of the ECOSOC briefing on effective policy solutions for COVID-19.
The SI Road to Equality invites each and every one of you to join us as we launch the SI #MasksForEquality campaign. If you are making masks and protective items we would love to hear from you!
It is estimated that more than 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation in the countries where the practice is concentrated. Furthermore, there are an estimated 3 million girls at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation every year. The majority of girls are cut before they turn 15 years old.
Migration has become a compelling issue of our times. SI has focused on women and girl migrants because of their vulnerability in the migration process. The human rights and dignity of migrant and refugee women and girls must be protected by States and other actors with whom they come into contact, regardless of their status.
Human Trafficking/Modern Day Slavery is global human rights violation impacting 4-6 million people annually - 71% of them women and girls, and is considered by traffickers as an easy way to make money - low risk, and a renewable resource.
In view of the current crisis and the potential devastating effects for the future, media coverage is contributing to the stigmatisation and discrimination of the older persons
SI UN Representative, Evelyne Para, praises the efforts of women in the COVID-19 response efforts.
SI UN Representative, Marie-Christine Gries, blogs about the rise in violence resulting from COVID-19.
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