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I Am a Gay Man, Ending Violence.
March 13, 2013
When we hear the term “gender-based violence”, what probably comes to mind is a woman being beaten by her husband or a girl being threatened by her boyfriend, but gender-based violence goes far beyond the relationship between men and women. Homophobia and transphobia are other expressions of gender...Read more
An Open Letter to Caribbean Men on Gender-based Violence
March 12, 2013
Dear Caribbean Men, We do not have to smile for you. Our smiles are our own. Our lips are our own and our smiles are a celebration of our happiness. We do not have to smile on command. We are not pretty, little, Black dolls whose smiles were painted on with red paint and a plastic brush. Sometimes...Read more
My Mexican Manifesta against Gender-based Violence
March 12, 2013
There was a time in my life when I didn't engage in critical thinking and receiving sexual comments about my body defined my level of self-esteem. Little by little, as I began to understand what makes men feel they have the right to comment on the look of my behind, I started to reject these "...Read more
Gender-based Violence and Sexual Rights: Intersecting Forces in Women’s Lives
March 11, 2013
The 57 th session of the Commission on the Status of Women kicked off last week in New York. Its focus is on the elimination of violence against women and girls. Nine of the 45 countries that comprise the commission, tasked with negotiating an agreed conclusion document, hail from Latin America and...Read more
I Am a Caribbean Advocate, Ending Violence.
March 8, 2013
I stood amidst the large crowd, trying to decide what to do. Should I leave or should I stay? I needed to leave. Given my schedule for the next day, I couldn’t afford to be out any later. I tapped my foot impatiently. I needed to get to my car and drive home, but if I left right that moment, I’d...Read more
I Am an Abortion Rights Activist, Ending Violence.
March 7, 2013
It is difficult to write about any type of violence, but gender-based violence (GBV) poses many challenges that are unique. Despite the prevalence of stories survivors of violence have found the courage to tell, GBV still remains largely invisible. Many people consider abusive actions to be...Read more
I Am Wired, Ending Violence.
March 7, 2013
New technologies can be valuable tools for providing health services, promoting social change, and advancing sexual rights. Electronic health records make the delivery of health services more efficient and improve the health care response for people who have experienced violence. Online courses...Read more
I Am a Male Ally, Ending Violence.
March 6, 2013
The importance of respecting women’s rights, their freedom of choice, and their freedom of expression should be recognized by every person who is concerned about the issue of gender-based violence. As a man, in my daily life, I’ve dealt with the consequences of machismo, and I see how it affects...Read more
I Am a Complicated Latina Feminist, Ending Violence.
March 6, 2013
Last month after a dinner, I was sitting in my friend’s car, and for the first time in our two-year relationship, we discussed our shared experience of growing up with abusive fathers and abused mothers who did nothing to save us. Recently, I’ve been making an effort to be more transparent about...Read more
How Can Research be a Catalyst for Change?
March 5, 2013
If an act of violence is perpetrated, but is never reported or documented, did it happen at all? Of course the answer is a resounding ‘yes’. There are many reasons why survivors may not report incidents of violence, including fear of retaliation, stigma, or disillusion with law enforcement. Surveys...Read more

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