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A global coalition across 165 countries working to end violence against all women and girls by advancing international law. Collective action for lasting change

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We’re thrilled to announce that Lina AbiRafeh joined Every Woman today as our new Chief Executive Officer. Lina brings a powerful combination of feminist leadership, global experience, and strategic vision to the role. welcome Lina everywoman.org/newceo/ #EveryWoman #EndVAWG

Every Woman Welcomes Lina AbiRafeh as New CEO - Every Woman

Dear Global Community,

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Congratulations to the CEDAW Committee on the launch of General Recommendation No. 41 tackling gender stereotypes as a form of discrimination against women and girls. Read more here: ohchr.org/en/meeting-summari… #CEDAW #GR41 #EveryWoman #EndGBV #ForAllWomenAndGirls
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#EndingVAWG is a development issue. Prevention and response are key prerequisites to effective economic development strategies, and the economic costs of VAWG must be part of the conversation with financial institutions and development partners. #WBGAnnualMeetings #EveryWoman
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Last week, our member Diane had an unexpected encounter with Dora, a fellow coalition member, during the session on “Scaling and Connecting Grassroots to Continental Policy/Legal Accountability.” #SVRI2026 #SVRIForum2026 #EveryWoman #EndVAWG #EndGBV
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#SVRIForum takeaways: - Evidence must turn into action. Research matters if it leads to laws, budgets and services. - Grassroots and global must connect. - Inclusion is not optional. Africa & Global South must shape the global agenda, not just attend it. #EveryWoman #EndVAWG
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#UNGA is a crucial time for multilateral engagement. But as Every Woman CEO Lina AbiRafeh points out, the heart of UNGA lives in the parallel where solidarity is forged to build a better world for women and girls. Read Lina's full post: everywoman.org/unga81/

UN General Assembly Week: Women at the Centre  - Every Woman

By LINA ABIRAFEH

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Every Woman's new CEO, Lina AbiRafeh, is in New York City for #UNGA high level week, listening and learning where our work to strengthen international law to end violence against all women and girls can have the most impact. #EndVAWG #GenderEquality #UNGA81 #EveryWoman
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In this Q&A, Coalition member Thuli reflects on why collective voices carry further than individual ones, and why the UPR process needs governments and CSOs working together. Read more: everywoman.org/reflections-o… #UPR53 #EveryWoman #EndVAWG
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"Participation in international advocacy spaces should not be viewed as an end in itself," Coalition member Eddna P. Chandeu reflects on what she took away from attending UPR53 Pre-sessions in Geneva. Read more: everywoman.org/grassroots-ad… #UPR53 #EveryWoman #EndVAWG

Reflections on the Universal Period Review Pre-session: Eddna Chandeu's Experience - Every Woman

Coalition member Eddna P. Chandeu was in Geneva in late August to observe the Universal Periodic Review Pre-session, a precursor to the formal review in

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Today, Thuli Maziya, Director of Sinatsisa Lubombo Women and Girls Empowerment Organisation from Eswatini, delivered her statement at the UPR53 Pre-session in Geneva, laying out what implementation gaps look like in practice. #UPR53 #Eswatini #EndVAWG #EveryWoman #PS53
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Thuli's recommendations call for dedicated budget allocation for the Act, fully resourced survivor centres in every region in Eswatini, trained police and judicial officials, and public reporting on case outcomes. #UPR53 #EndVAWG #EveryWoman #PS53
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Read her full statement here; everywoman.org/kingdom-of-es…

Coalition Member Thuli Maziya Speaks at UPR Pre-Session in Geneva - Every Woman

GENEVA: On Wednesday, at the United Nations pre-session for the Universal Periodic Review's 53rd session, Every Woman coalition member Thuli Maziya from

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A few takeaways from #PS53 in Geneva: - Clear, evidence-based recommendations carry weight. - The UPR is a cycle, not a moment. - No one advocates alone. Being part of a wider coalition carries local voices onto the global stage. #UPR53 #EveryWoman #EndVAWG
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🇸🇿 #PS53 @ThulisileMaziya denounced the lack of shelters and survivor services available to women experiencing domestic violence and #GBV, urging #Eswatini to open one-stop survivors' centres in all of its regions and to provide economic support for survivors.
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Earlier this year, Eddna spoke about why she led 12 NGOs into a joint civil society submission on Tanzania's UPR. Her answer: grassroots organisations see what national reporting often misses, the day-to-day barriers survivors face in reaching justice & gaps in laws. #EveryWoman
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Ahead of the #upr53 pre-session, Eddna, Thuli & Amjad joined a briefing hosted by UPR Info, led by a representative of the Swiss Permanent Mission, an open discussion on the UPR process and what to expect in the days ahead. #EveryWoman #EndVAWG
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This week, coalition members Thulisile Maziya from Eswatini and Eddna Chandeu from Tanzania are in Geneva for the #UPR53 Pre-session, joined by our Diplomacy Coordinator Amjad Chatila and Director of Diplomacy Dr. Farida Bena #UPR53 #EveryWoman #EndVAWG
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Later this month, Thulisile and Eddna, coalition members from Eswatini and Tanzania, will take part in the UPR53 Pre-session in Geneva, bringing recommendations built on direct, local evidence into a room with UN Member States. #UPR53 #EndVAWG #UPR #ForAllWomenAndGirls
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Every Woman recently hosted a showcase webinar with Musawah, the global movement advancing equality within Muslim families through progressive readings of Islamic teachings. Read the full story: everywoman.org/advancing-gen… #EveryWoman #EndGBV #EndVAWG #Musawah
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We're proud to share that coalition member Thulisile Maziya, Director of Sinatsisa Lubombo Women and Girls Empowerment Organisation in Eswatini, has been selected as a speaker for the Universal Periodic Review #UPR53 Pre-session in Geneva this August. Congratulations, Thuli!
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