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Women incarceration rates drop as criminal justice reforms help women jailed for killing a domestic abuser get freed

Katie Moore

September 06, 2023 |

WWL-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

The Women’s Prison Project reviews Louisiana court cases in which women survivors of domestic violence who claimed they killed their abusive partners in self-defense were sentenced to life by a jury, often in trials that would be considered unfair today. The organization has helped release 10 abuse survivors by pushing for cases to be re-considered.

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Man Up, Balkans

Lidija Pisker

August 31, 2023 |

Transitions Online |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Banja Luka

The Be a Man initiative facilitates clubs where youth learn to reexamine gender norms, talk about how to prevent violence, address harmful stereotypes, and promote healthy relationships. More than 2,000 young people have participated in Be a Man activities since the program began, and surveys show participants demonstrated greater self-esteem, improved communication and critical thinking, and stronger empathy.

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In Texas, a rare program offers hope for some of the most vulnerable women and babies

Katia Riddle

June 28, 2023 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

Casa Mía provides housing and support services for pregnant women and new mothers struggling with addiction. The program is run out of an old house and is currently home to nine women. Staff at Casa Mía provide mental health care, recovery resources and work to destigmatize substance abuse to prevent mothers from losing their children to the foster care system.

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In South Sudan, official brutality sparks all-women business exhibition

Richard Sultan

June 26, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: South Sudan, Juba

A group of female entrepreneurs created a market for other enterprising women who can’t afford to pay standard shop and licensing fees to access a safe place to sell their wares. The group connects women to train them in entrepreneurship, provide networking opportunities and inform people about the market and upcoming events via social media to drive more customers to the marketplace.

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A Call for Help Answered

Michaela Haas

November 21, 2022 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

The A Call for Change helpline is a hotline for abusers seeking help with stopping their violent behavior. The calls are confidential and anonymous and provide support and resources while also holding callers accountable for their actions.

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Shey you sabi? The project sabi initiative engaging with men to curb GBV

Shade Mary-Ann Olaoye

November 03, 2022 |

Social Voices |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Enugu

The Project Sabi Initiative organizes town hall meetings, training, sensitization programs, and school-based clubs aimed at educating men and boys about the harms of gender-based violence. The program has engaged more than 2,000 men and boys so far and set up clubs at 81 schools.

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Forced Marriage, Domestic Violence: Kashmiri Women Reach Out To A ‘Close Friend' For Help

Hameeda Syed

October 04, 2022 |

Article14 |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: India, Rajbagh

Mehram, a woman-led collective in India, provides legal aid and counseling for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

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An initiative is securing justice for rape survivors but faces a heap of challenges

Umo Akwang

August 20, 2022 |

Social Voices |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Cross River

The Basic Rights Counsel Initiative provides free legal representation, emergency shelter, and psychological support to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria's Cross River state. In a country where prosecutions can be hampered by ineffective or under-resourced institutions, the organization has filed 822 court cases and secured 30 arrests and convictions.

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Nigerian advocate who launched mobile app to tackle GBV

Blessing Udeobasi

July 31, 2022 |

African Women in Media (AWiM) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

The CampusPal mobile app is a safe, confidential place for students at colleges in Nigeria to report cases of sexual assault and gender-based violence.

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The Violence Interrupters Need Help

Emily Nonko

June 29, 2022 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Chicago CRED is a “violence interrupter” or violence intervention organization that trains and pays Chicago residents that have been impacted by gangs and violence to directly work with people in the community who are most impacted by gun violence. They help mediate disputes, deescalate conflicts, and connect people to social services.

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