Actor, author, activist and humanitarian Ashley Judd to speak at World Conference
Oct 27 2015 - Actress, humanitarian, and PSI Global Ambassador Ashley Judd is one of the keynote speakers at the 3rd World Conference of Women's Shelters in the Hague, the Netherlands.
Read moreVideo message Executive Director of UN Women Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Oct 24 2015 - In her video message she highlights the importance of the Third World Conference on Women’s Shelters as an important forum for advancing the issue of responding to violence against women and girls, and welcomes the lighting of the Peace Palace in Orange on Orange day in drawing vital attention to this issue. ?
Read morePeace Palace in The Hague illuminated Orange
Oct 24 2015 - The Peace Palace in The Hague is lit orange for Orange Day on October 25th.The United Nations Secretary-General’s Campaign UNiTE to End Violence against Women has proclaimed the 25th of each month as ‘Orange Day’, a day to raise awareness and take action against violence against women and girls.
Read moreUN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women, Dr. Dubravka Simonovic
Oct 19 2015 - UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women, Dr. Dubravka Simonovic, to attend the 17th WAVE Conference (2nd November 2015) and the Third World Conference of Women's Shelters (3rd-6th November 2015) in The Hague!
Read moreVEILED MONOLOGUES
Oct 13 2015 - 12 years after the premiere in Amsterdam, via Belgium and New York, passing by Cairo and Berlin over Ankara and Paris through France and Canada, the performance Veiled Monologues resumes its tour especially for the 3rd World Conference of Women’s Shelters in The Hague.
Read moreQueen Máxima and Crown Princess Mary to speak at World Conference
Oct 9 2015 - Her Majesty Queen Máxima will make a speech on Wednesday 4 November at the 3rd World Conference of Women’s Shelters at the World Forum in The Hague.
Read moreJoin Trust Women this year
Oct 7 2015 - World Conference of Women Shelters is delighted to be supporting the Trust Women Conference this year.
Read moreRabobank Foundation is to contribute to the 3rd World Conference of Women's Shelter
Oct 6 2015 - The Rabobank's social fund will speak of the importance of economic empowerment both in developing countries and in the Netherlands.
Read moreBRAVE MISS WORLD, Linor Abargil
Oct 5 2015 - We are very pleased to announce BRAVE MISS WORLD, Linor Abargil, as part of the Opening program of the 3rd World Conference of Women's Shelters.
Read moreAchieving Post-Divorce Safety
Oct 2 2015 - What we can learn to de-escalate high-conflict divorce after intimate partner violence.
Read morePeace Palace Orange for 1 day, Orange day
Sep 25 2015 - Next Orange Day the Peace Palace in The Hague will be lighted Orange on special request of the organisation of the 3rd World Conference of Women's Shelters and UN SayNO UNiTE
Read moreMeet workshop leader Ardita Ramizi Bala- Kosovo
Sep 23 2015 - I am the leader of a women wellness centre: a safe house for women and children survivors of gender-based violence. I am the mother of two children and I am 47 years old.
Read moreCreate Your Own Program for the Conference
Sep 9 2015 - We are proud to announce the programme of the 3rd World Conference of Women�s Shelters. The programme combines keynote speeches from for example Dr. Mukwege, Hina Jilani and Michaelia Cash, with contributions from care workers and participants worldwide. For the first time in the tradition of the World Conference of Women�s Shelters, it is possible to put together your own parallel programme. Dozens of speakers will draw you into their stories and experiences. But what appeals to you? Which subjects do you want to learn more about? Now, by choosing the subjects of your interest, you can make most from your participation.
Read moreDr Mukwege Speaks about Sexual Violence against Women and Girls
Sep 4 2015 - The 3rd World Conference of Women's Shelters is proud to announce Dr. Mukwege as one of its key speakers this November in The Hague, the Netherlands. Even though the first two conferences were very successful, continuous action remains crucial to end violence against women. Dr. Mukwege is a world-renowned surgeon and is the director of Panzi Hospital in Eastern Congo. Together with his staff, he has cared for more than 30,000 survivors of sexual violence. At the conference he will speak about sexual violence, and raise awareness of women’s rights in conflict zones.
Read moreWorkshop “Let’s all Benefit from Survivor Voices”
Sep 22 2015 - Inge Verdaasdonk (survivor and social worker), Maartje Sofia den Hoedt (survivor and representative of a women’s shelter client council) and Sanne te Pas (former shelter worker), all from the Netherlands, will host the workshop “Let’s all benefit from survivor voices.”
Read moreRuta 94, the Only Possible Way
Sep 22 2015 - Heart-rending film about a hidden issue in Latin America: gender-based violence
Read moreDutch Government Urges People to Attend the World Conference of Women's Shelters
Sep 18 2015 - The Dutch Government wholeheartedly supports the 3rd World Conference.
Read moreAsian Conference of Women’s Shelters, Pre-event to 3WCWS
Sep 9 2015 - If you plan to arrive early for the World Conference of Women’s Shelters, you can attend the Asian Conference of Women’s Shelters on 2-3 November 2015 at Centrum Quadraat in the Hague. Specifically designed for Asian participants, this event will prepare delegates for 3WCWS and help build partnerships across Asia. The themes of the conference will focus on specific Asian issues, with the goal of forming strategies to end the endemic problem of violence against women and children. The event will provide a platform to build new alliances between shelter practitioners, NGO leaders, politicians and the business community.
Read moreIntroduction Package of Essential Services at 3rd World Conference of Women's Shelters
Sep 8 2015 - UNFPA and UN WOMEN will co-facilitate a workshop session on 4 November 2015 from 14:45-17:00 to introduce the package of Essential Services for Women and Girls subject to Violence.
Read moreDance the Violence Away: Be part of a World Record attempt
Sep 5 2015 - At the 3rd World Conference of Women’s Shelters one of the key speakers, Monique Wilson - Global Director of One Billion Rising - will lead the One Billion Rising dance world record attempt during the official opening session. Through a collective effort the conference aims to set a world record by dancing the global One Billion Rising dance with the most nationalities (more than 100) in one location.
Read moreStudy visit to Women's Shelter In The Netherlands
Aug 24 2015 - We give you the opportunity to visit a Women's Shelter in or around The Hague and learn how the women's shelters are organized in The Netherlands. A bus will take you to the shelter.
Read more17th WAVE Conference in The Netherlands
Aug 12 2015 - The 17th WAVE Conference will take place on the 2nd of November 2015 in The Hague, The Netherlands - just one day before the start of the Third World Conference of Women's Shelters.
Read moreRead about a presentation at the conference
Jul 28 2015 - Women's advocacy organisations and women's shelters join forces to empower survivors to become economically independent
Read moreMeet Aldith Hunkar, plenary session chair at the conference
Jul 28 2015 - Let�s come up with a timeline and plans!
Read moreEmma Murphy shares heart-breaking firsthand story at 3rd World Conference of Women's Shelters
Jul 21 2015 - Her pledge on Facebook reached 9 million views in one week
Read moreMeet Speaker at World Conference: Gudrun Burnet
Jul 9 2015 - ‘A place to call home’ - The vital role Housing Providers play in tackling and responding to domestic abuse. I have been working in the field of domestic abuse for 10 years and it has changed my life.
Read moreB&B in Residence of Cyprus ambassador in NL
Jul 2 2015 - Residence of Cyprus ambassador will be turned into B&B during 3rd World Conference of Women’s Shelters. A meeting on “women for women” took place at the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus for the international community in The Hague on 10 June 2015.
Read moreMonique Wilson is key speaker at Opening.
Jun 22 2015 - We are happy to announce Monique Wilson as a key speaker at the official opening program of the conference. Monique Wilson is one of the Philippines' best-known theatre and film actresses, One Billion Rising director, member of GABRIELA – a national alliance of grassroots women’s organizations in the Philippines, and is the Director of International Affairs of the Gabriela Women’s Party.
Read moreThe World Conference of Women's Shelters welcomes Jilani as a key speaker
May 26 2015 - the 3rd World Conference of Women Shelters is excited to announce Hina Jilani as a key speaker. The internationally recognized expert and advocate of human rights will share her experience with the conference participants.
Read moreUpdates WCWS
May 23 2015 - Definite registration now open, support a delegate and the last call for proposals!
Read moreEmbassies, NGOs and governments are united to stop violence against women
May 10 2015 - Embassies, NGOs and government received information on the 3rd World Conference of Women’s Shelters during the information session on April 21st. The meeting was well attended with more than 60 participants representing over 30 countries.
Read moreSurprise your mom with Red-Heart jewellery on Mother’s day
Apr 26 2015 - Mother’s Day is on the 10th of May this year: a perfect time to celebrate your mum. Still looking for a unique piece of jewellery that she will appreciate and that supports a good cause? How about a gift right from the heart! By buying a piece of Red-Heart jewellery, you support aid workers who do not have the financial means to visit the 3rd World Conference of Women’s Shelters in The Hague. Additionally, you support survivors of violence against women in Tunisia.
Read more2nd World Conference
Apr 11 2015 - The 2nd World Conference of Women’s Shelters was held in 2012 in Washington DC, USA and was a great succes! More than 1400 participants from 80 countries exchanged knowledge and experiences.
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