Violence against women is a problem that many women in our region face, and sometimes they don't even know it. When a young woman receives sexual and reproductive health services, it’s possible for a... READ MORE
"This man will kill me and nothing will happen."
For eight years, Dolores and her children endured severe beatings at the hands of her husband. During the first year of the abuse, she sought help... READ MORE
Today, thousands of organizations and individuals around the world are demanding an end to gender-based violence in their communities as a part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence... READ MORE
To commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, our local partner in Guatemala, APROFAM, worked with a women's group to organize a march in Quetzaltenango on... READ MORE
Gender-based violence takes the life of one in three women worldwide and is the leading cause of disability and death to women between the ages of 15 and 44 -- more than cancer, malaria, traffic... READ MORE
