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Women's Action network

About the network

Celebrating the opening of the first safe house in Kenya to shelter girls threatened with female genital mutilation. Throughout the world, women are claiming the right to live free from the fear of violence and bringing hope to new generations of girls.Women all over the world are victims of abuse and inequality. But they are also community leaders, journalists, artists, lawyers and defenders of human rights. The Women's Action Network has been working since 1994 to support women under threat, highlight their bravery and end their suffering.

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Whether you're male or female, please join the Women's Action Network. It costs nothing and you could help make a real difference.

As a member of the network you will receive:

  •  A regular e-newsletter, featuring news and suggestions for actions of solidarity for women suffering human rights abuses.
  • Invitations to special events. 

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      ACTIONS OF THE MONTH

      Honduras: Journalist threatened
      Journalist Mavis Ethel Cruz has received a telephone threat at her home in Honduras. Her life is in danger.  Take action

      Mexico: Break-in at women's rights organisation
      The offices of Mexican women's rights organisation Consorcio Oaxaca have been broken into and staff have been threatened. Their work for women could be put at risk. Take action