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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 detention…

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 equally…

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 is…

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,…