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THP-Bangladesh Organizes Human Chain for One Billion Rising
Up to 70% of women experience physical violence in their lifetime. On February 14, 2013, The Hunger Project Bangladesh stood up with others around the world to protest the violence as a part of One Billion Rising. Read about their protest in Dhaka.
Read MoreOne Billion Rising: How The Hunger Project Rose Up Against Violence for Valentine's Day
Violence against women is a serious public health issue that has received recent attention with cases surfacing around the world, particularly in India, Bangladesh and Turkey. In response and protest, activists came together on February 14th, 2013 to raise a global voice in a movement called One Billion Rising. The Hunger Project staff around the world took part and sent in these stories! Rise up!
Read MoreThe Washington Weekly - February 13, 2013
The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, is in Washington, DC to strengthen THP's seat at the table of international development. This week: New Action Item! THP Rises to Halt Gender Based Violence; Obama Plugs Development; Post-2015 Update From Monrovia; Upcoming Events
Read MoreOne Billion Rising: Demanding An End To Violence Against Women
Violence against women is a serious public health issue that has received recent attention with cases surfacing around the world, particularly in India, Bangladesh and Turkey. In response and protest, activists are coming together to raise a global voice this Valentine's Day in a movement called One Billion Rising. The Hunger Project strongly believes it is important to take part in this movement and to take a stand for the 1 in 3 women who are raped or beaten in their lifetime. As an organization, we will take part in a One Billion Rising events around the world. If you, too, believe these women deserve to be heard, JOIN US!
Read MoreThe Washington Weekly - February 5, 2013
The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, is in Washington, DC to strengthen THP's seat at the table of international development. This week: Take this Advocacy Survey now! Also, Crusade Against Hunger in Mexico; Obama strengthens commitment to gender; New Briefing Book Available; Post-2015 High-Level Panel; and a reminder about One Billion Rising.
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The Washington Weekly - January 18, 2013
The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, is in Washington, DC to strengthen THP's seat at the table of international development. This week: Local democracy in India and Bangladesh;spotlighting what works; the people's voice and major reports in post-2015 development goals; and One Billion Rising to halt gender-based violence.
Read MoreThe Washington Weekly - January 7, 2013
The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, is in Washington, DC to strengthen THP's seat at the table of international development. This week: Debriefing 2012 and Launching 2013, Halting Gender Based Violence, Local Democracy Consultation in India, President Obama appoints Global Development Council
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