The National Democratic Institute’s Win With Women political party assessment tool aims to develop action plans that prevent and mitigate VAW in politics. This approach was piloted with political parties in Côte d’Ivoire, Honduras, Tanzania, and Tunisia. The findings from
Meaningful Work: Transgender Experiences in the Sex Trade
This report provide statistics of unemployment rates trans folks experience amongst different races and other gender-identifying sex workers. Amongst the trans and sex work community, interactions with the police prove to be one of the highest rates of harassment and
Men, Masculinities, and Changing Power
In this discussion paper, we seek to start a dialogue about moving forward with efforts that actively engage men and boys in challenging power dynamics in their own lives as well as in their communities and societies.
Michelle Fan, Program Intern
Michelle Fan is a junior at Rutgers University – New Brunswick and Douglass College. She is majoring in Cultural Anthropology and minoring in Gender and Media Studies. Before interning at the Center for Women’s Global Leadership, she served as the
National Democratic Institute: No Party to Violence: Analyzing Violence against Women in Political Parties
The National Democratic Institute’s Win With Women political party assessment tool aims to develop action plans that prevent and mitigate VAW in politics. This approach was piloted with political parties in Côte d’Ivoire, Honduras, Tanzania, and Tunisia. The findings from
Nishi Shah, Program Coordinator
Nishi Shah is a Program Coordinator for the Global 16 Days Campaign at the Center for Women’s Global Leadership at Rutgers University. She graduated with her MA in International Relations (2020) and her BA in Politics (2019), both from New
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Nursing Under Pressure: Workplace Violence in the Illinois Healthcare Industry
“Among those in the healthcare industry, it is common knowledge that threats of violence ranging from verbal to physical to sexual abuse come with the territory. Yet, there is a surprising lack of data that reveals the rates of violence
Orna Navon, Graphic Designer
Orna Navon supports the work of the Global 16 Days Campaign by giving it a unique visual identity. She develops graphics for the Campaign’s social media (and the website) and designs its publications. Before becoming a consultant, Orna Navon has
Our Voices, Our Safety
The garment industry in Southeast Asia suffers high rates of exploitation and neglect for both men and women. However, the challenges and treatment amongst women are especially unique, due to the cultural norms set upon them. With the garment industry
Out of Sight: Migrant Women Exploited in Domestic Work
In a 2011 report, domestic workers were identified as being at a heightened risk of exploitation and abuse, including sexual abuse. The FRA elaborates the details and goes into length about domestic workers and their experiences, specifically within the EU.