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Female Genital Mutilation: Every girl counts!  A few minutes can change the life of a girl forever. With a few cuts, the clitoris and labium are removed. The consequences, such as pain, infection, infertility and dangerous childbirths, remain. There are 150 million girls and women worldwide affected by this form of violence.In Germany, over 5,000 girls are exposed to the risk of genital mutilation. As part of the Germany-wide campaign Don't Cut into Life! we are helping ensure that girls can grow up safely. Help us prevent this gross abuse of human rights and protect girls! Your donation has an impact!
Read more… 2009-11-23: 2nd Annual Symposium "Privacy is a Business Matter - Companies say NO to domestic violence"  The 2nd Annual Symposium "Privacy is a Business Matter - Companies say
NO to domestic violence" will be held on November 23rd 2009. Workplace policy, a
voluntary commitment to speak out against domestic violence, will once
again be the focus of the event.We'll present firsthand reports on workplace policy implementation by Berlin-based businesses and organizations, offer information on aspects of employment law and provide assistance on how to get involved in the program. An information desk with mentoring and additional resources will be available.
Read more... Participate in the flag campaign and win one of five planners - "Planner 2010"!  The flag campaign, which was initiated by TERRE DES FEMMES, will take place for the ninth time this year. As a result of the support of numerous associations and dedicated women, the campaign has increased in size and creativity. In 2008, over 5,000 flags in over 850 cities and municipalities were hoisted, including locations abroad.Last year in Berlin, all political parties of the Federal German parliament (Bundestag) hoisted the anti-violence flag in their headquarters, sending a bipartisan message in support of eliminating violence against women. Read more... |
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