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GLOBAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION

We believe that ending violence against women is essential to development, health, and prosperity in nations and communities around the globe.

NEWS

The Taliban and Afghan Women: One Year Later

On the one year anniversary of Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan, the humanitarian crisis is in dire straits and the future looks increasingly grim for Afghan women and girls.

Child Protection During COVID-19

An estimated 1 billion children experienced some form of violence in the last year, and we can only expect this number to rise during #COVID19. To help governments address this increased violence, the Ending Violence Against Children Taskforce provides policy recommendations to meet these needs.

Legislation

HELP US open the pathways for Girls to LEAD

The Girls LEAD Act is a bipartisan policy initiative that promotes girls’ leadership and participation in civic and political processes through U.S. foreign assistance.

News

Gender community requests $2.1 Billion to Advance Gender Equality Globally.

More than 60 national civil society organizations call on the Biden-Harris Administration to protect and increase investments in gender equality around the globe in the coming year with a strong FY 2022 funding request.

Report

Violent Extremism and Gender-Based Violence

Learn about our recommendations for policymakers, innovative research, and influential studies that help us understand the relationship between violent extremism, gender-based violence, and the security of states.

GLOBAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION

We believe that ending violence against women is essential to development, health and prosperity in nations and communities around the globe.

One out of every three women worldwide will be physically, sexually or otherwise abused during her lifetime—with rates reaching 70 percent in some countries. This type of violence can take on many forms, from rape to domestic violence, child marriage to so-called “honor killings,” and human trafficking. In an effort to end this scourge on women and girls worldwide, FUTURES has engaged in advocacy efforts and helped develop innovative policy solutions which need sustained support and continued leadership.

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Violent Extremism and the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda: Recommendations for the Trump Administration

This policy brief provides a concise overview of how and why a gendered analysis is critical to furthering understanding of violent extremism. It also recommends ways in which the Trump administration can design and implement more effective policies and programs for prevention and response.

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