MADRE and Partners in Iraq Speak Out on 10th Anniversary of Invasion

Posted on: Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Keywords: Iraq, Middle East

In an op-ed published today, MADRE Executive Director Yifat Susskind and Yanar Mohammed of the Organization for Women’s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI) spoke jointly about the decade of occupation and its impact on women’s rights: 

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MADRE and Partners Pledge to Keep Girls Safe in Kenya

Posted on: Monday, March 4, 2013

Keywords: Kenya, Africa, Elections

MADRE and their partners at the Indigenous Information Network in Kenya have pledged to keep open five shelters to accommodate young girls during the elections on March 4 and beyond, if necessary.

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MADRE and the International Campaign to Stop Rape & Gender Violence in Conflict Launch International Petition

Posted on: Thursday, February 7, 2013

Keywords: Haiti, Latin American and Caribbean, Violence Against Women

International community joins forces with Haitian civil society to support legal reform combating violence against women

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Haitian Anti-Rape Activist Malya Villard-Appolon Honored as CNN Hero

Posted on: Monday, September 24, 2012

Keywords: Haiti, Latin America and Caribbean, Combating Violence Against Women, KOFAVIV

MADRE Partner Recognized for Work with Survivors of Sexual Assault

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Event: Discussion of Violence against Women's Rights Activists and Journalists in Mexico

Posted on: Thursday, July 12, 2012

Keywords: Mexico, Costa Rica, Event, Human Rights Advocacy, Latin America

Join MADRE and fellow activists for a conversation July 18th

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Indigenous Women Leaders at Rio+20 Available for Interviews

Posted on: Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Keywords: Environmental Justice, Brazil, Economic Justice, South America

MADRE partners organize around UN summit.

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GlobalGiving Gives Back to MADRE!

Posted on: Thursday, May 24, 2012

Keywords: Guatemala, Latin America and Caribbean, Economic Justice

Our friends at GlobalGiving.org just chose our Sustainable Chicken Farm for Guatemalan Women project as one of their favorite projects!

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MADRE Demands a Women's Human Rights Agenda for the G8

Posted on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Keywords: US Foreign Policy, Economic Justice, Environmental Justice, Peace Building, Women's Health, Combating Violence Against Women, Human Rights Advocacy

As the leaders of the 8 largest economies prepare to meet, MADRE demands an end to business-as-usual policies.

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Take Action: Protest the NATO/G8 Summit

Posted on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Keywords: Event, NATO, US Foreign Policy

Join the global call for justice and say no to oppressive NATO/G8 policies.

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Mothers Need More than Just One Day

Posted on: Thursday, May 10, 2012

Keywords: Reproductive Rights, Mother's Day, Human Rights Advocacy, Women's Health, Economic Justice

This Mother's Day, MADRE is envisioning a world where mothers are appreciated all year long.

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