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Enlarging the network of Women Help Desks (12/2011to 06/2013)
Enlarging the network of Women Help Desks – an Integrated Project to Reduce Social Marginality and Empower Vulnerable Women in Ferghana, Andijan, and Tashkent. Objective of the Action is to reinforce and expand the network of Women Help Desks which will effectively assist vulnerable women, in the psychological, legal and economic dimensions of empowerment and [...]
Capacity building for Women Help Desks in Uzbekistan (29.04-4.05)
The main aim of the seminar was to strengthen participants’ capacity to work together, to establish help desks for women, and understand their roles and work to support vulnerable women to take responsibility of their lives, promoting women’s image, leadership and active participation in local community. Target audience: 20 persons – psychologists, legal advisors, operators, [...]
Michelle Bachelet UN Women ExecDirector on International Women’s Day 2012
International Women’s Day 2012 “Empower rural women: End hunger and poverty” – read article, credits and links This International Women’s Day, I join women around the globe in solidarity for human rights, dignity and equality. This sense of mission drives me and millions of people around the world to pursue justice and inclusion. Looking back at [...]
Finland sets gender equality high in its International Aid agenda
Finland’s development programs in coming years will focus on promoting human rights and helping partner recipient countries become more self-sufficient.
Būšu (Become) – concert tour of the album The Words of Power
Feb 20 at 14:00 in the Sociālo pakalpojumu centrā “Limbaži” Feb 22 at 18:00 in the Sabiedriskajā centrā “Lādes vītoli” Feb 23 at 19:00 in the Pilsmuižas krodziņā, Limbažos Feb 24 at 19:00 in the Vilķenes kultūras namā Sign up in Facebook
Forming youth leaders – impact!
How effective are the group methods for young leaders? At the beginning of the process very few youngsters in Latvia had given thought to what is the meaning of gender equality. Now, the young women and men say that…
Girls and boys overcome stereotypes
The traditional division of gender roles is still very much an issue in Latvia. When we manage to change the stereotypes we reduce the risk of violence at home and the trauma that comes with it. Enjoy the sub-titled video.
Against violence
December 8 in down town Riga offered a unique opportunity to call everyone’s attention to stop domestic violence. The event organised by MARTA had serious and funny angles to shine the light on stereotypes and gender roles. Let the images speak for themselves. Visit the image gallery Gundega Tentere Centra “Marta” PR speciāliste equal@marta.lv [...]
Marching together – 15,000 voices against human trafficking
When – on the 24.08.2011. Start - 10.45 Walking route: Verman Park (Barons Merkela street and street crossing) – BaronStreet to the Old Town – Weavers street to street barn – Skunu Street to Dome Square – James Street to the Republic of Latvia Saeima.
Stop the SEX trade campaign draws to a close
One of the biggest social campaigns to “Stop sex trade!” is coming to a close. The Body Shop and Centre Marta would like to thank the people who have contributed outstanding work with their campaigning activities and whose zeal in promoting the campaign served as an inspiration to others! Allow us to introduce…the champions of the campaign.
