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Remembering Rwanda How 20 Years has Changed the Conversation About Sexual Violence in Conflict

Twenty years ago today, violence erupted in the Rwandan capital of Kigali—the start of one of the most massive, brutal genocides in recent history. The violence was sparked by the death of President Juvenal Habyarimana, whose plane had been shot … Continue Reading →

This V-Day is About More Than Flowers and Candy  

Today is V-Day. Put away the candy hearts, I’m not talking about Valentine’s Day. This is a different V-Day. V-Day was created on Valentine’s Day in 1998, with a mission to end violence against women and girls worldwide. The United … Continue Reading →

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Being a Girl in Tanzania

Today, Michelle Obama joins other First Ladies in Tanzania for a summit focusing on women’s education, health and economic empowerment. It’s a gathering of powerful women in a place where too many young women still lack the power to determine the course … Continue Reading →

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