Links related to "Women And Children"
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
Link Added 09/02/2010
The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPFi) is an international Non Governmental Organization (NGOi) with national sections, covering all continents with an international secretariat based in Geneva, and a New York office focused on the work of the United Nations. Since its establishment in 1915, WILPFi has brought together women from around the world who are united in working for peace by non-violent means, promoting political, economic and social justice for all.
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (Australia)
Link Added 09/02/2010
Founded in 1915, WILPFi empowers women to work for peace and justice in every Australian state and territory, and in 45 countries around the world.
"Testimonies of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Women Speak Out for Peace" DVD
Link Added 08/12/2009
"Testimonies of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Women Speak Out for Peace" is a testament of hibakusha (atomic bomb survivors) who experienced the bombings of the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, in 1945, and their cries for peace. Produced by Soka Gakkai and ICANi
US military violence against women
Link Added 03/09/2009
A blog which provides information, analysis and news about the history of U.S. military violence against girls and women in Okinawa, Japan and other locations; and sexual assault and violence against women within the U.S. armed forces.
Afghanistan: civilian deaths from airstrikes: 2008 report
Link Added 23/04/2009
Article from Human Rights Watch reviewing the civilian deaith toll from US and NATO airstrikes: September 2008.
Child Soldiers International
Link Added 28/02/2008
Organisation campaigning to stop the use of child soldiers.
United Nations Childrens Fund
Link Added 28/02/2008
Information on the status of children in areas of armed conflict.
United Development Fund for Women
Link Added 28/02/2008
UNIFEMi is the women's fund at the United Nations. The organisation assists programs and research into gender equity and women's empowerment. Information on peace, security and women.
Womens International League for Peace and Freedom
Link Added 28/02/2008
Information on the effects of conflict on women.
WomenWarPeace
Link Added 27/02/2008
Women, War and Peace is the web portal from UNIFEMi on women, peace and security:
International Committee of the Red Cross
Link Added 27/02/2008
The ICRC responds to the needs of people affected by armed conflict. The site provides good information on specific geographical areas of current conflicts.
Amnesty International
Link Added 26/02/2008
Amnesty's struggle for implementation of universal human rights includes camaigns for control of the arms trade, and for human rights in war. Their international site includes links to Australian and other local campaigns.
