Dana Beyer: The Sandy Hook Tragedy, Anti-Trans Violence and Codes of Masculinity

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Obama expresses ' deep concern ' About Egypt violence to President Morsi

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Police: 7 killed, 25 hurt weekend violence in Chicago

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Kobler: Speak with One Voice to Curb Violence Against Women

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US Marks Intl Day for Elimination of Violence against Women

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad hosted a roundtable discussion with a group of Iraqi government and civil society leaders on November 26 on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Around the world, violence against women and girls continues to be a serious problem, and women’s rights activists remain at risk from extremists who target female politicians, civil servants, and journalists.

The United States provides funding for civil society projects aimed at combating gender-based violence and promoting women’s advancement in Iraq and is committed to working with our Iraqi partners to help eradicate violence against women in Iraq, the region, and the world.

The United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 54/134, in December 1999, proclaiming November 25, as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. When women and girls are accorded their rights and afforded equal opportunities in education, healthcare, employment, and political participation, they lift up their families, their communities, and their nations and act as agents of positive change.

Women’s education increases national income and improved health. As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently noted,

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No Excuse for Violence Against Women

British Ambassador opens workshop to combat sexual violence

As part of a global initiative to prevent violence against women, the British Ambassador to Iraq, Simon Collis, yesterday opened a workshop organised in cooperation with the British Embassy and the Ministry of Interior.

A British expert in women’s rights, Harriet Ware-Austin, chaired the workshop which was attended by senior officials and representatives from the police. Its purpose was to identify the needs of Iraqi authorities to enable them to better protect women from violence.

Speaking at the event, Simon Collis said,

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