Isis-WICCE is a global action oriented women's organisation that emulates "Isis," the ancient Egyptian goddess of wisdom, creativity and knowledge to promote justice, equality and mutual relationships between women and men. Isis-WICCE strives to promote justice, and empowerment of women globally through documenting violations of womens rights and facilitating the exchange of information and skills, to strengthen women's capacities, potential, and visibility. ... [according to site editor's information]
The GBV Prevention Network website is a virtual community for member organizations in the Horn, East and Southern Africa working to prevent gender-based violence (GBV). It is a resource for activists and practitioners in Africa and beyond. The site offers member profiles and a database of regional program approaches, communication materials, publications, reports, tools and resources. ... [according to site editor's information]
COVAW is a women's human rights NGO promoting women human rights through working towards a society free from all forms of violence against women. The strategies are
* Capacity building of communities on prevention and appropriate response to violence against women;
* Advocacy for policy and legal reform on women rights issues;
* Service delivery to survivors of violence against women. ... [according to site editor's information]
Nisaa is a community based, non-governmental, non-profit organization which focuses on the abuse of women and their children and women's issues. Nisaa is opposed to all forms of oppression, exploitation and violence against women. Nisaa subscribes to the principle of non-sectarianism and social transformation. The organisation is dedicated to promoting and acknowledging women's self and collective empowerment and their contribution to politics, economics, social and community based activities. ... [according to site editor's information]
RWN est une organization nationale non-gouvernementale dediée a la promotion et au renforcement du bien être socio-économique de la femme au Rwanda a travers les efforts pour satisfaire les besoins fondamentaux. Le réseau a vu le jour en 1997 succedant a son organisation mère, le « Church World Service » basée aux États-Unis d'Amérique. ... [selon les informations de l'éditeur du site]
WISE is a Ghanaian NGO dedicated to providing counselling and support services to women and children survivors of violence. To achieve the goals WISE works in cooperation with partners and clients to develop culture-specific and community-based solutions. The vision is to break the cycle of violence and sexual assault for women and children. ... [according to site editor's information; editors ilissAfrica]
HAR is a NGO in Uganda with the mission to facilitate the recovery of abused children, women and families through advocacy, research, training and provision of psychosocial support services. [according to site editor's information; editors ilissAfrica]
La raison d'être de L'ADEF, une ONG, est de favoriser le regroupement des femmes pour la défense de leurs droits et intérêts contre toutes formes de violences et de discrimination pour une participation effective des femmes au processus de développement. Son but est de regrouper, organiser et de sensibiliser les femmes en vue de créer une prise de conscience pour leur mobilisation et leur participation effective et efficace à leur propre développement. ... [selon les information de l'éditeur du site]
The Fórum Mulher is an institution that coordinates the activities of women organisations in Mozambique. A number of documents is downloadable. [editors ilissAfrica]
WLSA (Women and Law in Southern Africa Research and Education Trust) is a regional NGO that conducts research about women’s human rights in seven countries of Southern Africa: Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The main aim is to ensure women are aware of and fully utilise their rights for self and societal development. ... [according to site editor's information; editors ilissAfrica]