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WAVE Youth Ambassador from Serbia on the uprising against sexual violence in the Balkans
Our WAVE Youth Ambassador from Serbia is standing in solidarity with the strong and brave women of the Balkan region who are speaking out against sexual violence. We must continue to shed light on the uprising against sexual violence in the Balkans and ensure that the survivors’ voices are being heard! #NisiSama For more information …
Child Marriage and the Georgian Example
Child marriage is driven by gender inequality and the belief that women and girls are somehow inferior to men and boys. Many girls who are married off before they turn 18 or are forced into early marriages are made to leave school, depriving them of their right to education and future independence. Child brides are also more …
Child, early and forced marriage as a worldwide practice
“If there is someone hearing what I’m saying now, I would suggest to them to study rather than getting married”, Yelina “I suffered by being married as a child and I don’t want this to happen to any other girl of my age. When I was younger I had no idea how to stop my …
Rape trials: re-victimising the women instead of punishing the perpetrators
“She didn´t say no”, “She meant yes when she said no”, “She was drunk but she knew what she was doing”, “She didn´t scream”, “She wore a short dress”, “You have to look at the way she was dressed. She was wearing a thong with a lace front”, “By her behaviour, her dress or by …
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