Solidarity Climb in Burundi in support of Africa UNiTE Kilimanjaro Climb

From March 5 - 9, 74 individuals, representing 36 African countries, government, civil society, media, private sector and the United Nations, undertook an ardous climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro as part of the Africa UNiTE to End Violence against Women camp

Parliamentarians of Burundi Establish Nine-Point Agenda to Address Violence against Women

On 2 December 2011, a workshop on the elimination of violence against women was held in Bujumbura. It was organized by the Association of Women Parliamentarians of Burundi (AFEPABU) under the aegis of the parliament and with UNDP support.

Burundi Says NO to Violence against Women

Burundi’s Vice President officially launched a campaign to put an end to violence against women in November 2011 . The campaign theme focuses on: “Peace at home, peace in the world: let us put an end to domestic violence”, echoing the message of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence Campaign.

Altrusa International, Inc. - Support from International President, Dona M. Garretson

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Sensitizing communities on VAW through sports activities in Burundi