Trafficking survivors call for more US government support
Washington, DCThomson Reuters Foundation Survivor-run groups that combat human trafficking need more support from the US Government so they can operate on a level playing field with larger agencies, an advisory council said last week. Organisations run by survivors make unique, “invaluable” contributions fighting modern slavery need more resources and backing, the US Advisory Council […]
Namibian women say #MeToo in new movement against sexual violence
Yaounde, CameroonThomson Reuters Foundation Hundreds of women have spoken out about sexual harassment and abuse in Namibia, sparking what activists on Friday said was one of Africa’s first major #MeToo movements. In the past fortnight more than 200 cases of sexual violence have been reported to the Namibian Women’s Lawyers Association, which is providing free […]
In Colombia, Mother’s Day marred with blood, gender violence
Bogata, ColombiaThomson Reuters Foundation Mother’s Day is a cause for celebration, but in Colombia it is infamous for bringing violence and death. On Sunday, families will come together, flowers and alcohol will be bought in vast quantities and restaurants will be packed. A woman carrying a child walks along a pathway near the Colombian-Venezuelan border […]