Author Archives: International Affairs Division GOH

The NGO CSW66 parallel event: The Silver Linings and Prospects for Women in Poverty Under the Covid-19 Crisis in Asia jointly hosted by ANWS and the Garden of Hope Foundation (GOH) went successfully. Huge thanks and applause to our wonderful moderator and speakers from Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO), Women’s Aid Organization (WAO) inContinue reading “Recap of the NGO CSW66 Parallel Event”

Statement November 11, 2021 In response to the tragic deaths that occurred at an immigration facility in March, we call for thorough and appropriate protection for foreign victims of domestic violence and improvement of measures. On March 6, 2021, a 33-year-old Sri Lankan woman, Ms. Ratnayake Liyanage Wishma Sandamali, lost her life in a detentionContinue reading “Sharing of A Statement for A Sad Story from Japan Member”

Economic Empowerment and Development and Future Possibility of Developmental Social Work The Garden of Hope Foundation observes that poverty, deprivation, and desperation are commonly seen in many cases. It’s the priority of developmental social work to respond to these challenges. The Foundation believes that the goal of economic development and social welfare should be equallyContinue reading “2021 ANWS Annual Conference”

GNWS COVID-19 Webinar Series Panelists Marieke Ruinard, WAVE, Netherlands Cindy Southworth, National Network to End Domestic Violence, USA Moderators Rachel Gibson – National Network to End Domestic Violence, USA The Women’s Helplines Project The Global Network of Women’s Shelters wants women and children to be safe in every country of the world. Direct help isContinue reading “Webinar #14: The GNWS Women’s Helplines Project”

Registration for the 2020 Asian Conference of Women’s Shelters is now open! This year’s conference will take place virtually in three 90-minute webinars throughout October and November.  We have a fantastic line-up of top speakers including CEDAW committee member and former GNWS chairperson Bandana Rana, UN Women AP Regional Ending VAW Programme Manager Melissa Alvarado,Continue reading “Registration for upcoming 2020 Asian Conference of Women’s Shelters”

GNWS COVID-19 Webinar Series Panelists Erica Olsen – National Network to End Domestic Violence, USA Ghida Ananai – ABAAD, Lebanon Netty Musanhu – SAFE Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Moderators Ashley Slye – National Network to End Domestic Violence, USA United States Erica Olsen: Erica Olsen discusses disaster planning protocol and the protection of safety and privacy forContinue reading “Webinar #13: Data and Shelter Management During Times of Crisis”

Traei Tsai is the author of Her Stories Untold, a book on women empowerment about diverse women coming into becoming who they are today (their journey of success) and how also how they are coping with the Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation. This book is intended to capture the journey of women to inspire themselves and others toContinue reading “Her Stories Untold”