The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign that started in 1991 and originates from the first Women’s Global Leadership Institute. Participants chose the 16 days between 25 November (International Day Against Violence Against Women)…
Purpose This is a story of four women who lived through cyclone Sidr which hit the southern part of Bangladesh on November 15, 2007. It is the story of their vulnerability, their loss and survival. Overview When warnings of the…
Purpose This video looks at how the Red Cross/Red Crescent movement promotes respect for diversity and non-discrimination in disaster response. Overview Discrimination can increase vulnerability during a crisis. The movement works on the principle of impartiality and serves those in…
Purpose In October 2010, the VNRC started implementing a four-year project in two phases, supporting the socio-economic inclusion and employment for People with Disabilities (PwD) in six provinces of Vietnam. SRC provided technical and financial support. The overall objective of…
Purpose This video looks at various answers to the question: Within the IFRC how can we make gender equality between women and men happen? Overview A few of the responses provided were: “Close the gender gap in wages, reduce occupational…
Purpose This video is one of five documentaries created to illustrate best practice in building community and Red Cross and Red Crescent capacity in a variety of cultural contexts in Mongolia, Australia, Nepal and Cambodia. Overview The capacity-building process involves…
Purpose This video illustrates that disasters affect women and men differently. Overview Climate change will make storms, floods and cyclones more frequent and severe in the future. More than ever, therefore, there is a need for men and women to…
Purpose This video is one of five documentaries created to illustrate best practices in building community and Red Cross and Red Crescent capacity in a variety of cultural contexts from Mongolia, Australia, Nepal and Cambodia. Overview To start a participatory…
Purpose This video looks at the dangers people, especially women and girls face in camps after the earthquake in Haiti. Overview Women in the camps are exposed to many dangers including rape. Few of these incidents are reported because women…
