In an open letter to the world’s children marking the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore writes that, “poverty, inequality, discrimination and distance continue to deny millions of children their rights every year, as 15,000 children under 5 still die every day, mostly from treatable diseases and other preventable causes.”
Posted November 20, 2019
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One hundred students from four public and one private school in Georgia are now providing weekly broadcast and blogs on issues that matter to them, including human rights, gender equality and bullying, thanks to a WACC-supported project.
by StaffPosted November 19, 2019
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In recent years, WACC Global has supported hundreds of communication rights-related projects that have not only been innovative, but have built the leadership skills and media visibility of its partners, and left a positive imprint on marginalized communities around the world.
by StaffPosted November 13, 2019
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Women journalists who ethically cover stories about gender-based violence ethically are “human rights defenders in their own right,” and often face challenges, including misogynistic attacks online and offline, as a result of their work, says Sarah Macharia, Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) coordinator and WACC manager for gender and communication.
by StaffPosted November 12, 2019
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Women continued to be excluded from peace and political processes, despite a UN resolution adopted nearly two decades ago, which acknowledged that armed conflicts disproportionately affect their health, safety and human rights, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres acknowledged in an open debate October 29.
by StaffPosted November 05, 2019
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Journalists who challenge corruption and the abuse of power deserve special government protection, WACC General Secretary Philip Lee said on the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, Saturday, November 2.
by StaffPosted November 01, 2019
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WACC Global is now a member of the Just Net Coalition (JNC), a global network of civil society organizations and individuals advocating for “an open, free, just and equitable Internet.”
by StaffPosted November 01, 2019
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With growing incidences of cyber violence and harassment against women and girls, including female journalists, WACC Global maintains its support for efforts that push for policies to address them and to raise awareness that they are overt expressions of gender discrimination and inequality.
Posted October 30, 2019
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WACC Global has joined more than 400 civil society organizations from 94 countries in signing an
open letter urging all UN member states to give their full support to the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda by prioritizing five key issues, including gender equality.
Posted October 25, 2019
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Grupo Comunicarte, a longstanding member and partner of WACC will play a central role in organizing the 2020
Pan-Amazon Social Forum, especially in relation to communications and communication rights.
by StaffPosted October 25, 2019
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