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She's not to blame

While women are blamed for the violence they experience, perpetrators often escape justice.

The law also discriminates

Together we can abolish discriminatory laws, and establish effective gender-equal policies.

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Our community is stronger the more we talk about our stories and experiences.

About the campaign

We want to put an end to all forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in the Southern Mediterranean region. We want to help build a safe and just future for all. This campaign takes VAWG out of the private sphere and supports the changing of public attitudes.
It encourages all members of society to stand up against violence, demand adoption of comprehensive legislation that criminalizes all forms of violence, implement such legislation when available, and counteract social tolerance, impunity for perpetrators, and victim-blaming.

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Why we need this campaign

80%

of Moroccan women declare not to have the same right of movement in the public space as men.

31%

of Egyptian women reported having been insulted in public spaces and transport at least once in the past 12 months.

13%

of Lebanese women have been forced to perform sexual contact/acts against their will at least once in their lifetime.

24%

of Tunisian women declare to encounter exclusion from control over expenses or income.

79%

of Palestinian women declare that violence is increasing in their community.

91%

of Algerian women declare that shame and fear of consequences are barriers that hinder women from reporting violence.

7%

of Jordanian women declare that victims of VAWG seek the help of the police.

Latest News & Updates

Egypt increased the penalties female genital mutilation (FGM), to be from 5 to 20 years in prison

A statement by the Egyptian Cabinet said that it approved a draft law amending some provisions of the Penal Code promulgated by Law No. 58 of 1937, to establish a deterrent punishment for crimes of female genital mutilation (FGM).
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Recommendations of the Civil Society Consultations on Developing Guidelines for Implementation of Women, Peace and Security Agenda

As part of the Regional Campaign on Zero Tolerance for Violence Against Women and Girls, funded by the European Union. Arab Women Organization and EuroMed Feminist Initiative held a National Consultation on Developing Regional Guidelines for Women, Peace and Security Agenda on November 13 in Amman, Jordan under the patronage of H.E. Ms. Basma Ishaqat, Minister of Social Development. The consultation aimed at fostering a common understanding of Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda and developing guidelines for the implementation of the agenda on national and regional levels.
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Regional Forum on Combating Discrimination in Legislation, Tunis

One hundred and fifty-four participants from eighty-seven civil society organisations, together with decision makers, ministerial representatives, legal and gender experts, as well as media from twelve countries from the South Mediterranean gathered on 10-11 December in Tunis for the Regional Forum on Combating Discrimination in Legislation held in the frame of the Regional Campaign on Zero Tolerance for Violence Against Women and Girls, funded by the European Union.
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National Consultation on Developing Regional Guidelines for Women, Peace and Security Agenda, Jordan

As part of the Regional Campaign on Zero Tolerance for Violence Against Women and Girls, funded by the European Union. The Palestinian Working Woman Society for Development (PWWSD), Palestinian Federation of Women’s Action Committee (PFWAC), the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organization Against Violence Against Women (Al Muntada) and EuroMed Feminist Initiative held a National Consultation on Developing Regional Guidelines for Women, Peace and Security Agenda on November 10th in Ramallah, Palestine. The consultation aimed at fostering a common understanding of Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda and developing guidelines for the implementation of the agenda on national and regional levels.
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Regional Conference - Launching of the Regional Campaign on Zero Tolerance for Violence Against Women and Girls, May 2019, Amman

The Regional Campaign on Zero Tolerance for Violence Against Women and Girls was launched on 2-3 May 2019 in Amman, Jordan in the frame of the project “Combating Violence against Women in the Southern Mediterranean Region”, funded by the EU. The launching conference gathered about 140 participants from 14 countries in the Euro-Med region. The participants represented ministries, institutions, political parties, CSOs and CBOs. They also included members of parliaments, gender, and legal experts and activists, journalists and researchers.
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