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Image Survivors of sexual violence in conflict take part in a three-day training program in Geneva and call for action to end impunity, stigma and silence surrounding such crimes. Photo: LWF/L. Gillabert Breaking the silence about sexual violence Survivors of rape bring message of resilience and prevention to Geneva film screening event (LWI) - SEMA is a Swahili word meaning ‘speak out’. It is also the name chosen by an international movement of survivors of rape and sexual…
Image LWF staff take part in house-to-house sensitization around gender-based violence in Kyangwali refugee settlement in western Uganda Photo: LWF/Uganda Shadow Pandemic: educate and legislate to end sexual violence Webinar showcases best practices by faith groups working together to end gender-based violence in Uganda (LWI) - To prevent violence against women and girls, we need “to tackle deep rooted cultural and religious beliefs” at community…
