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FOKUS

FOKUS – Forum for Women and Development – is a knowledge and resource center for international women’s issues with an emphasis on the spreading of information and women-centered development cooperation. FOKUS’ primary goal is to contribute to the improvement of women’s social, economic, and political situation internationally.

At this site you can find more information about FOKUS and FOKUS-projects around the world.

 

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    News
    . 14.05.2013 Spouses with a mission At the beginning no one was aware that they were husband and wife.
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    . 07.05.2013 Protection of Civilians: The Politics of Counting Rape in Darfur During my fieldwork in Khartoum in February/March this year a paradoxical development was brought to my attention. The records of UNAMID, The African Union/UN Hybrid operation in Darfur, indicate t...
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    . 12.04.2013 70,000 cases of domestic violence in Colombia In 2011, there were more than 70,000 reported cases of domestic violence against women and about 19 000 cases of sexual violence in Colombia. This is an increase of 11 percent compared to 2010.
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    By: Anton Popic, FOKUS 08.03.2013 Impunity as the norm Halfway into the first week of this year's CSW, I notice two recurring themes. One is the importance of engaging men and boys in the eradication of violence against women, and the other the need to...
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    Photo: NorwayUN/Kjersti Mosli 06.03.2013 CSW: Norway's statement at the General Debate This statement was held by Minister of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, Inga Marte Thorkildsen, during the 57th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women.
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    Photo: SXC 18.02.2013 Violence against women in Sri Lanka Dilanthi got into the bus and looked around fearfully, wondering where to sit. She notices two empty seats at the back and goes towards it. She sits down hoping no one will sit next to her. An elde...