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	27 August 2012 Pacific parliamentarians UNiTE to end violence against women In the lead up to the Pacific Islands Forum in the Cook Islands this week, parliamentarians representing eight Pacific Island Countries have released a signed statement calling for increased efforts and sustained action to eliminate...
	14 August 2012 One million sign to end violence against women in Pakistan A high profile campaign to end violence against women in Pakistan has culminated ceremonially with the signature of its one millionth supporter – the country’s President. UN Women launched the One Million Signatures...
	10 August 2012 In Asia, social media changes young minds about violence When it comes to mobilizing youth, a good Tweet goes a long way, or in China, as the case may be – a good Weibo message in 140 characters or less. Add the voice of a young celebrity or two to the mix, and you could have yourself a critical...
	9 August 2012 UN Women welcomes first reparations order issued by International Criminal Court Landmark ruling paves the way for strengthening women’s access to justice for conflict-related crimes. *United Nations, New York—*The ruling made by the International Criminal Court this...
	9 August 2012 Indigenous women working together, raising the volume Martha Sanchez was born in an adobe house in Mexico’s mountainous Guerrero state, and raised by her grandmother, an indigenous Amuzgoand expert in traditional medicine. As she grew up, absorbing the culture of her ancestors, Martha...
	3 August 2012 Campaign to mobilize one million dads against gender-based violence kicks off in Kenya On a bright Sunday afternoon in July, over a thousand people gathered in Nairobi’s Arboretum Park to launch a campaign that will see one million men join the fight against gender-based violence in Kenya. Part of the UN Secretary-...
	30 July 2012 Addressing violence against women is fighting HIV/AIDS At the International AIDS Conference (IAC) held in Washington, DC, on 22–27 July 2012, the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women, managed by UN Women on behalf of the UN system, turned the spotlight on the inextricable link between HIV and...
	26 July 2012 Where violence and HIV meet: Intersections are explored at this year’s International AIDS Conference, and the Kolkata Conference Hub Held every two years, the International AIDS Conference is the world’s largest conference on HIV. It plays a fundamental role in shaping the global response to HIV and in keeping HIV and AIDS on the international political agenda. This...
	23 July 2012 Five Questions with SANGRAM’s Meena Seshu on HIV, violence and sex work in India As the founder of SANGRAM, an Indian non-governmental organisation that works with sex workers to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS, Meena Seshu has strongly lobbied against the image of sex workers as powerless, irresponsible or even deserving of harm...
	18 July 2012 A positive approach to violence: Interview with Indonesian HIV advocate Baby Rivona and Kenyan activist Nduku Kilonzo The International Aids Conference to be held in Washington, D.C. from 22 to 27 July, is bringing together activists and