STOPVAW Website News

Updated Section: What is Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?

As of April 2007, this section has been updated. (More information)

Updated Section: International Law: UN Documents That Protect Women’s Rights

As of April 2007, this section has been updated. (More information)

Updated Section: Kyrgyzstan Main Page

As of March 2007, the Kyrgyzstan Main Page has been updated. (More information)

Updated Section: Montenegro Research and Reports

Two new reports have been added to the Montenegro Research and Reports section. (More information)

New Section: Women’s NGOs in Poland

As of April 2007, a Poland Women’s NGOs section has been added. (More information)

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International and Regional News

UN Proposes a Global Fund to Fight Trafficking

Noting a continued rise in incidences of human trafficking, the UN has called for a global fund to fight trafficking and forced labor. (More information)

UNIFEM Program to Support Women in Peace Building

The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) announced a new two-year project to support women in peace-building. The program will take place in conflict and post-conflict situations in six countries around the world: Afghanistan, Haiti, Liberia, Rwanda, Timor-Leste and Uganda. (More information)

Kenya and Eritrea Taking Action against FGM

Awareness campaigns about the harmful effects of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) are gaining attention in some areas of Africa and the Middle East. Recent actions by leaders in Eritrea and Kenya are testament to changing attitudes about the harmful traditional practice. (More information)

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Demands Investigation of Rape in Darfur

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Louise Arbour, is demanding an independent investigation into the rape of 15 women during an attack in December. The victims include a 13-year-old girl and two pregnant women. (More information)

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Concludes Visit to Tajikistan

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Louise Arbour, today concluded the official part of a four-day visit to Tajikistan from 25 to 29 April, as a part of her visit to Central Asia. (More information)

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Visits Kyrgyzstan

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour finished a 2-day visit to Kyrgyzstan, where she urged further progress be made regarding the treatment of women and detainees in Kyrgyzstan. (More information)

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National News

Armenia

· When Uncontrollable Feelings Rule (More information)

· An Extract From “Domestic Tragedies” Article (More information)

· Extracts From “Criminal Mosaic” Article (More information)

· An Extract From “Criminal Mosaic” Article (More information)

· Famous Pimps Arrested in Dubai (More information)

· VAW Fact Sheet Available in Armenian (More information)

· Love and Hate (More information)

· “I Became I, and You Became You” (More information)

· Noisy Man (More information)

· “Frustrated Dreams” (More information)

· “A Hand Grenade in the Bed of Artsroun from Lejan Village?” (More information)

Azerbaijan

· Law on Family Violence Worked Out in Azerbaijan (More information)

· Human Trafficking Cases Registered in Azerbaijan (More information)

Bulgaria

· New Campaign to Raise Awareness of Trafficking in Bulgaria (More information)

Iraq

· Iraqi Refugees Stigmatized by Rape (More information)

Kazakhstan

· OSCE Helps Train Kazakh Law Enforcement Officials to Investigate Trafficking Cases (More information)

Lithuania

· March 8th: International Women’s Solidarity Day (More information)

· Support for Projects to Change the Perpetrator’s Violent Behavior (More information)

· Approved Report on Implementation of the National Program on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men for 2006 (More information)

Montenegro

· Montenegro Press Conference on the Occasion of the 8th of March – International Women’s Day (More information)

· Conference “Women’s Role in Politics and Decision-Making Processes – Legal Framework” Organized in Budva (More information)

· Publication “Constitution and Gender Equality” Presented in Podgorica (More information)

· Seminar on Trafficking in Persons Held in Montenegro (More information)

· Campaign of Women’s NGOs Began on March 8, 2007 (More information)

Slovakia

· The New Labor Code Does Not Resolve the Work-Family Dilemma (More information)

· ProChoice Slovakia - the Legacy of the International Women’s Day Is Still Alive (More information)

· NGOs Propose Changes to Anti-discrimination Legislation (More information)

Ukraine

· New Draft of Family Violence Law in Ukraine (More information)

USA

· ICMPD Trafficking in Humans Training Material for Judges and Prosecutors (More information)

· Colorado Woman Prevails in Court (More information)

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New Research and Reports

New Handbook on Best Practices for VAW

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) released a new handbook for practitioners in the field of ending violence against women. The handbook is a collection of effective practices when working to end violence against women in different cultural settings. The case studies that serve as the basis for the handbook include projects from Bangladesh, Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Romania, Sierra Leone and Turkey. (More information)

Report on Roma Women in Serbia

The European Roma Rights Center, in conjunction with three local NGOs in Serbia, submitted a parallel report to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women. The report highlights issues specific to the rights of Roma women that Serbia must address to comply with CEDAW. (More information)

ICMPD Trafficking in Humans Training Material for Judges and Prosecutors

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) released new training material for judges and prosecutors in EU member states and candidate states within the framework "Programme for Elaboration and Implementation of Anti-Trafficking Training Modules for Judges and Prosecutors in EU Member States, Accession and Candidate Countries." (More information)

Study Examines Link between Dowry and Violence

The Institute for Social Studies released a working paper on a study in South India that examines the links between changing practices related to dowry and inter-spousal violence. (More information)

Report on Men's Involvement in UN Security Council Resolution 1325

The report focuses on the importance of men in implementing SCR 1325 and effective practices to date. It includes relevant information from politicians, advocates and activists in the field about changing attitudes and increasing involvement of men to ensure women's participation in the peace process. The final report includes seven recommendations for improving the process based on reports from participants. (More information)

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About STOPVAW

The Stop Violence Against Women website (STOPVAW) is a forum for information, advocacy and change. Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights developed this website as a tool for the promotion of women's human rights in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the former Soviet Union (FSU), Mongolia, and the U.N. Protectorate of Kosovo. STOPVAW was developed with support from and in consultation with the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and the Open Society Institute's Network Women's Program. This site addresses violence against women as one of the most pervasive human rights abuses worldwide. STOPVAW provides women's rights advocates with information and advocacy tools focused on ending the most endemic forms of violence against women in the region, including domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment and trafficking in persons.

Current staff members of Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights involved with the development of STOPVAW include Mary Hunt, Laura Nelson, Rosalyn Park, Robin Phillips, and Cheryl Thomas. Current interns and volunteers include Mahima Achuthan, Karen Bridges, Olivia Rick, Emily Sipiorski, and Kelly Soward.

For more information about STOPVAW, please contact the Website Administrator at stopvaw@mnadvocates.org.

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	Stop Violence Against Women Website The Violence Against Women Monitor A publication of Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights May 2007
STOPVAW Website News	International and Regional News	National News	New Research and Reports
Updated Section: What is Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?	UN Proposes a Global Fund to Fight Trafficking	Armenia	New Handbook on Best Practices for VAW
Updated Section: UN Documents That Protect Women’s Rights	UNIFEM Program to Support Women in Peace Building	Azerbaijan	Report on Roma Women in Serbia
Updated Section: Kyrgyzstan Main Page	Kenya and Eritrea Taking Action against FGM	Bulgaria	ICMPD Trafficking in Humans Training Material for Judges and Prosecutors
New Section: Women’s NGOs in Poland	UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Demands Investigation of Rape in Darfur	Iraq	Study Examines Link between Dowry and Violence
Updated Section: Montenegro Research and Reports	UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Concludes Visit to Tajikistan	Kazakhstan	Report on Men's Involvement in UN Security Council Resolution 1325
	UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Visits Kyrgyzstan	Lithuania
		Montenegro
		Slovakia
		Ukraine
		USA