Women's rights news and analysis
Devastation in Pakistan hits women hard
August 19, 2010 — 20 million people have been affected by the floods in Pakistan in the past weeks. That is more than the 2004 Tsunami, the earthquake in Kashmir and the earthquake in Haiti together.
The situation for women and girls in Pakistan was already less than ideal, and in the aftermath of a disaster like this, women and girls will have even more challenges to face. Read about women's groups supported by Mama Cash who quickly and thoughtfully responded to the disaster.
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In times of war: promoting dignity and peace
August 13, 2010 - Over the past forty years, possibly millions of women and girls living in conflict zones have been raped, kidnapped, tortured, or otherwise assaulted and abused.
We sat down with Carol Angir, Mama Cash’s programme officer in our “Voice” grantmaking area. We asked her: Why is this happening and what kinds of work is Mama Cash supporting to stop the violence and build cultures of peace?
UN presents Red Ribbon Award to Mama Cash grantee
July 21, 2010 — The Argentinean sex workers rights organisation AMMAR was recently honored with the Red Ribbon Award.
AMMAR, a Mama Cash grantee, received this UNAIDS award for their outstanding work to reduce the prevalence of HIV among sex workers.
Victory in Argentina: Marriage Equality!
July 16, 2010 — Argentina has become the first country in Latin America to legalise same-sex marriage. Mama Cash sends out warm congratulations to all of our grantees and colleagues in Argentina. Their hard work has resulted in this truly momentous victory.
The historic July 15th vote in Argentina took place after hours of intense debate and in the midst of huge protests organised by the Catholic church. But despite the opposition, justice prevailed.
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Mama Cash on the move
Annual Report 2009 Unstoppable
In 2009, Mama Cash invested almost 3 million euros in 85 women’s and girls’ rights organisations and 14 women’s funds in 49 countries all over the world. Our Annual Report Unstoppable introduces you to courageous Mama Cash grantees who, despite the worldwide recession, were unstoppable in their efforts to defend and advance their rights.
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