MADRE Vision
MADRE works towards a world in which all people enjoy the fullest range of individual and collective human rights; in which resources are shared equitably and sustainably; in which women participate effectively in all aspects of society; and in which people have a meaningful say in policies that affect their lives.
MADRE’s vision is enacted with an understanding of the inter-relationships between the various issues we address and by a commitment to working in partnership with women at the local, regional and international levels who share our goals.
Tag: Stand up to end Violence against Women
Woman's Advancing Equality and Human Rights | We need radical thinking, creative ideas, and imagination.
Woman’s Advancing Equality and Human Rights | We need radical thinking, creative ideas, and imagination.
Women's Refugee Commission | There are currently more than 42 million refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) worldwide who have been displaced by conflict
The Women’s Refugee Commission is extremely concerned about the current crises in the following hotspots:
Syria
Horrific violence persisting for the past two years has created a desperate humanitarian situation in Syria. Since early March, UNHCR has reported that the number of registered refugees or those being assisted as such has surpassed the one million mark. While it is impossible to obtain accurate numbers of internally displaced people (still in Syria) at this time, the UN estimates they are nearing 3.6 million.
For Women, UN Arms Trade Treaty is Just the Beginning
For women around the globe who have struggled for decades to live free from the violence of militarism, the UN General Assembly vote to approve the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) came as a victory of sorts.