Care
Geographic
descriptors: UK
Web: http://www.care.org/
Abstract:
CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We place special focus on working alongside poor
women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape
poverty.
Change Up
Birmingham
Geographic
descriptors: UK
Web: http://www.changeupbirmingham.org/
Abstract:
Birmingham ChangeUp Consortium is a broad spectrum of voluntary and community organisations providing
support services to the voluntary and community sector.
Childrens
Society
Geographic
descriptors: UK
Web: http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/
Abstract:
The Children's Society is a leading national charity, driven by the belief that
every child deserves a good childhood.
End Violence
Against Women
Geographic
descriptors: UK
Web: http://www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/
Abstract:
Welcome to the End Violence Against Women (EVAW) website.
EVAW is a groundbreaking campaign representing 7 million individuals and organisations across the UK. Almost half of
women in England and Wales experience domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.
Family Violence Prevention Fund
Geographic
descriptors: USA
Web: http://www.endabuse.org/
Abstract:
Approximately 800,000 people are trafficked across borders around the world each year,
with 14,500 to 17,500 trafficked across the U.S. border. Worldwide, four in five trafficking victims are women and girls,
and up to half are minors, the U.S. State Department’s 2007 Trafficking in Persons Report finds.
St
Christopher’s Fellowship
Geographic
descriptors: UK
Web: http://www.stchris.org.uk/index.htm
Abstract:
We are the only children's charity that is also a housing association, providing a unique combination of care, accommodation,
housing, education, training and support to children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Geographic descriptors:
UK
Web: http://www.nch.org.uk/
Abstract:
NCH helps children achieve their full potential. Through our services we support some of the most vulnerable
and excluded children in the UK
Geographic descriptors:
UK
Web: http://www.turning-point.co.uk/
Abstract:
We turn lives around every day, by putting the individual at
the heart of what we do. Inspired by those we work with, together we help people build a better life.
Geographic
descriptors: World
Web: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/beijing/platform/violence.htm
Abstract:
Violence against women is an obstacle to the achievement of the objectives of equality, development and peace. Violence
against women both violates and impairs or nullifies the enjoyment by women of their human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Womens
Aid
Geographic
descriptors: UK
Web: http://www.womensaid.org.uk/
Abstract:
Women's
Aid is the key national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. We support a network of over
500 domestic and sexual violence services across the UK.