Gender-Based Violence
Publications
![[ai] A purple and white graphic with the text 'Looking Back, Looking Forward: Examining 20 Years of Minnesota’s Response to Sex Trafficking.' The background is a black-and-white image of a rural landscape.](/Res/250/AST Report cover.png "AST Report cover.png")
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Report
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Examining 20 Years of Minnesota’s Response to Sex Trafficking
![[ai] A sign on a wooden post with bold letters displaying the words "Peace, Justice, Equality, Dignity, Freedom" in various colors, surrounded by greenery.](/Res/250/Observer - 2024_Thumbnail_Page_01 2.png "Observer - 2024_Thumbnail_Page_01.png")
![[ai] Red gradient background featuring a logo for 'The Advocates for Human Rights.' The text reads: 'WATCH ISSUE BRIEF JANUARY 2023 / COVID-19 FOCUS' in white.](/Res/250/WATCH issue brief website thumbnail (480 × 350 px).png "WATCH issue brief website thumbnail (480 × 350 px).png")
![[ai] A graphic featuring the title "A Rollback for Human Rights: The Istanbul Convention Under Attack" with a colorful background. The logo of "The Advocates for Human Rights" appears in the top corner. The date "As of December 2021" is included.](/Res/250/Screenshot 2023-12-11 150509.png "Screenshot 2023-12-11 150509.png")
![[ai] An abstract image featuring fragmented facial profiles in shades of blue, with text overlay stating 'Turkey's Withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention: A Step Backward for Women's Human Rights.'](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-12-02 at 4.58.02 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-12-02 at 4.58.02 PM.png")
Monday, April 19, 2021
Report
![[ai] A document titled "Gender-Based Asylum Claims in the Wake of Matter of A-B-" discussing advocacy for domestic violence survivors seeking asylum, including pertinent legal context and implications for practitioners.](/Res/250/matter-of-a-b- 2.jpg "matter-of-a-b-.jpg")
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Manual
![[ai] A cover page for a report titled 'Implementation of Serbia's Domestic Violence Legislation' dated December 2017, featuring images of Serbian landmarks, including a monument, a dome, a river landscape, a city skyline, and historical architecture.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.15.33 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.15.33 AM.png")
![[ai] A cover page of a report titled 'Implementation of Montenegro’s Domestic Violence Legislation' dated July 2017, featuring images of the Montenegrin flag, historical sculpture, mountain landscape, and a coastal view.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.49.50 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.49.50 AM.png")
![[ai] A colorful abstract illustration of a face in profile with various shapes and patterns, alongside the text "Implementation of Croatia's Domestic Violence Legislation: Follow-up Report, 2016."](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-29 at 3.51.37 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-29 at 3.51.37 PM.png")
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Report
Implementation of Croatia's Domestic Violence Legislation: Follow-Up Report
![[ai] A close-up image of a hand pressed against a textured surface, with the overlay text reading 'Assessment of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Laws, Policies, & Practices in Central & Eastern Europe & the Former Soviet Union 2016'.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 11.07.49 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 11.07.49 AM.png")
Monday, February 1, 2016
Report
![[ai] A graphic design featuring several chairs in various colors and orientations, with the text 'Recommendations for Effective Batterer Intervention Programs in Central & Eastern Europe & the Former Soviet Union' displayed prominently.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 11.09.25 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 11.09.25 AM.png")
Friday, January 1, 2016
Report
![[ai] A presentation slide titled 'Implementation of Mongolia's Domestic Violence Legislation' featuring six images: a woman with a horse, a traditional shrine with colorful ribbons, a girl sitting near a stack of wood, a close-up of a wooden structure, and a yurt in a landscape.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.48.12 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.48.12 AM.png")
![[ai] Cover page of a human rights report titled 'Implementation of the Republic of Moldova’s Domestic Violence Legislation'. It features a collage of four images: urban scenes, a building, and a landscape.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.42.24 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.42.24 AM.png")
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Report
Implementation of the Republic of Moldova's Domestic Violence Legislation: A Human Rights Report
![[ai] A presentation slide titled 'Implementation of Croatia’s Domestic Violence Legislation' on a purple background. The bottom features various images including cityscapes and a graphic with 'STOP NASILJU'.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-29 at 3.57.25 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-29 at 3.57.25 PM.png")
![[ai] A presentation slide titled "Documenting the Implementation of Domestic Violence Laws: A Human Rights Monitoring Methodology" featuring images of people in discussion and protest signs, dated May 2011.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2022-05-18 at 11.50.45 AM.png "Screen Shot 2022-05-18 at 11.50.45 AM.png")
Monday, May 2, 2011
Manual
Documenting the Implementation of Domestic Violence Laws: A Human Rights Monitoring Methodology
![[ai] A series of overlapping colored circles in various shades including yellow, blue, and purple, displayed on a white background. The circles create a pattern with different degrees of opacity.](/Res/250/stock 73.jpg "stock.jpg")
![[ai] A presentation slide with a purple background displaying the title 'Implementation of the Bulgarian Law on Protection against Domestic Violence.' The slide includes a collage of images at the bottom, featuring a building, icons, and a group of people.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-06 at 9.30.34 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-06 at 9.30.34 PM.png")
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Report
Implementation of the Bulgarian Law on Protection against Domestic Violence: A Human Rights Report
![[ai] Cover page of a report titled "Journey to Safety" with the subtitle "Understanding the Barriers to Safety," featuring a simple black and white design.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.57.41 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.57.41 AM.png")
![[ai] An orange presentation slide with the title "The Impact of Minnesota's Felony Strangulation Law" and the author's name, Heather Wolfgram, MSW LGSW, WATCH Court Monitoring Coordinator. The WATCH logo is displayed in the top left.](/Res/250/watch 2007 report.png "watch 2007 report.png")
![[ai] A presentation slide titled 'Domestic Violence And Child Abuse in Georgia: An Assessment of Current Standings of Law and Practice' on a purple background.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-29 at 5.02.36 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-29 at 5.02.36 PM.png")
![[ai] A collection of overlapping and solid colored circles in shades of blue, yellow, green, purple, and gray, arranged casually on a white background.](/Res/250/stock 101.jpg "stock.jpg")
Friday, December 10, 2004
Report
![[ai] A map of Poland highlighting major cities such as Warsaw, Gdańsk, and Szczecin, with the title "Domestic Violence In Poland" displayed above.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.05.13 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.05.13 AM.png")
![[ai] A map of Armenia displaying major cities including Yerevan, with the title "Domestic Violence in Armenia" above it. The surrounding countries are labeled, highlighting its geographic context.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-06 at 10.00.45 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-06 at 10.00.45 PM.png")
![[ai] A map of Moldova highlighting various cities and regions, with the title 'Domestic Violence in Moldova' prominently displayed above the image.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.43.35 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 9.43.35 AM.png")
![[ai] A map of Ukraine showing major cities like Kyiv, Lviv, and Kharkiv, overlaid with the title "Domestic Violence in Ukraine" at the top.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.21.22 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 10.21.22 AM.png")
![[ai] A map of Uzbekistan highlighting Tashkent and Karakalpakstan, with the title 'Domestic Violence in Uzbekistan' above it. The map shows neighboring regions and major cities.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 11.13.52 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-30 at 11.13.52 AM.png")
![[ai] A rectangular flag with three horizontal stripes, featuring white at the top, green in the middle, and red at the bottom.](/Res/250/2560px-Flag_of_Bulgaria 11.jpg "2560px-Flag_of_Bulgaria.jpg")
![[ai] A series of overlapping colored circles in various shades, including yellow, blue, and purple, arranged in a grid-like pattern on a light background.](/Res/250/stock 55.jpg "stock.jpg")
![[ai] An arrangement of overlapping circles in various colors, including yellow, blue, and purple, on a white background. The circles exhibit varying opacity and create a visual contrast with subtle shadow effects.](/Res/250/stock 67.jpg "stock.jpg")
![[ai] The national flag of Bulgaria, featuring three horizontal stripes: white at the top, green in the middle, and red at the bottom.](/Res/250/2560px-Flag_of_Bulgaria 10.jpg "2560px-Flag_of_Bulgaria.jpg")
![[ai] The flag of Albania features a red background with a black double-headed eagle in the center.](/Res/250/1200px-Flag_of_Albania 3.png "1200px-Flag_of_Albania.png")
![[ai] An arrangement of translucent circular shapes in various colors, including blue, yellow, green, and violet, overlapping in places, on a white background.](/Res/250/stock 69.jpg "stock.jpg")
Wednesday, February 1, 1995
Report
Lifting the Last Curtain: A Report on Domestic Violence in Romania
![[ai] A series of overlapping circles in various colors including yellow, blue, green, light purple, and gray, set against a white background, suggesting a play with color and transparency.](/Res/250/stock 41.jpg "stock.jpg")
News
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Action, In Brief
Take Action: Oppose HR 875 and protect noncitizen victims of crime
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Post
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Examining 20 Years of Minnesota’s Response to Sex Trafficking
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Collaborating with the WAVE Network: The Impact in North Macedonia & Cyprus
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Profile
New Paths for Women's Rights: Susana Pavlou, Director of the MIGS
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Profile
New Paths for Women’s Rights: Interview with Stephanie Futter-Orel (WAVE Network)
![[ai] The European Union flag waving on a pole against a backdrop of blue sky and white clouds, featuring a blue field with a circle of twelve yellow stars.](/Res/250/Copy of Copy of Recurring events 2.png "[ai] The European Union flag waving on a pole against a backdrop of blue sky and white clouds, featuring a blue field with a circle of twelve yellow stars.")
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Post
EU Accession to the Istanbul Convention Is a Welcome Step and Victory over the Anti-Gender Movement
![[ai] A person holding a transgender pride flag against a blue sky, with a text overlay that reads, 'United in Diversity: Fighting the Anti-Trans Movement Presented by The Advocates for Human Rights.'](/Res/250/White and Yellow Gradient Business Talk Podcast 2.png "[ai] A person holding a transgender pride flag against a blue sky, with a text overlay that reads, 'United in Diversity: Fighting the Anti-Trans Movement Presented by The Advocates for Human Rights.'")
![[ai] A graphic celebrating Pride Month, featuring a colorful rainbow coming from a hand silhouette. The text states, 'Pride Month,' 'Celebrate the Freedom of Love,' and 'All month & always,' along with a logo for The Advocates for Human Rights.](/Res/250/Pride.png "[ai] A graphic celebrating Pride Month, featuring a colorful rainbow coming from a hand silhouette. The text states, 'Pride Month,' 'Celebrate the Freedom of Love,' and 'All month & always,' along with a logo for The Advocates for Human Rights.")
![[ai] A group of people gathered at night, holding a large Ukrainian flag while some wave blue and yellow smoke flares. There are lights in the background and a crowd visible.](/Res/250/274749137_10159550829893815_4264819113258034941_n.jpg "[ai] A group of people gathered at night, holding a large Ukrainian flag while some wave blue and yellow smoke flares. There are lights in the background and a crowd visible.")
Friday, February 24, 2023
Post
One Year On, February 24 Marks the Anniversary of Russia’s War in Ukraine
![[ai] The Minnesota State Capitol building viewed from a park, featuring its dome and exterior architecture under a partly cloudy sky. The text 'NEWSWIRE February 2023' is overlaid at the bottom.](/Res/250/Copy of Recurring events.png "[ai] The Minnesota State Capitol building viewed from a park, featuring its dome and exterior architecture under a partly cloudy sky. The text 'NEWSWIRE February 2023' is overlaid at the bottom.")
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Newswire February 2023: Huge Legislative Updates, Spring House Parties, Trainings & More!
![[ai] A collection of handwritten signs on textured paper, with phrases advocating for women's rights, such as "Women's Rights Are Human Rights," "Equal Pay," and "No Is No," among others.](/Res/250/WomensRights_Header 2.png "[ai] A collection of handwritten signs on textured paper, with phrases advocating for women's rights, such as \"Women's Rights Are Human Rights,\" \"Equal Pay,\" and \"No Is No,\" among others.")
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Post
Countering the Backlash: The Advocates Convenes Women’s Human Rights Defenders in Prague
![[ai] Two women sitting at a table with a laptop and papers during a discussion in a well-lit room. Large windows provide a view of a city skyline in the background.](/Res/250/Capture 15.PNG "[ai] Two women sitting at a table with a laptop and papers during a discussion in a well-lit room. Large windows provide a view of a city skyline in the background.")
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Post
The U.S. Under Review: Advocating on Behalf of Women and Girls of Color in Minnesota
![[ai] A group of seven women silhouetted against a purple background, raising their fists in solidarity. The text "365 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence" is displayed prominently in white below the group.](/Res/250/365 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence(1).png "[ai] A group of seven women silhouetted against a purple background, raising their fists in solidarity. The text \"365 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence\" is displayed prominently in white below the group.")
![[ai] Two women wearing blue burqas in a market, with one woman reaching towards bags of goods. Children and other shoppers are visible in the background under colorful market awnings.](/Res/250/Afghan Blog Image_Elizabeth Lacy.jpg "[ai] Two women wearing blue burqas in a market, with one woman reaching towards bags of goods. Children and other shoppers are visible in the background under colorful market awnings.")
![[ai] A person holding a handmade sign that reads, 'Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all.' The background features blurred buildings and a logo in the corner.](/Res/250/3 9 2.png "[ai] A person holding a handmade sign that reads, 'Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all.' The background features blurred buildings and a logo in the corner.")
![[ai] A blue background with white text stating concerns about human rights defenders in Ukraine and Russia. It emphasizes the need for free expression, safety from violence, and refuge for displaced persons.](/Res/250/Solidarity Ukraine 2.png "[ai] A blue background with white text stating concerns about human rights defenders in Ukraine and Russia. It emphasizes the need for free expression, safety from violence, and refuge for displaced persons.")
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Press Release
The Advocates Calls for Cessation of Hostilities, Respect for Human Rights in Ukraine
![[ai] A close-up of a hand gripping a chain-link fence, with the text 'THE ADVOCATES' superimposed in bold white letters, set against a blue background.](/Res/250/Curator.png "[ai] A close-up of a hand gripping a chain-link fence, with the text 'THE ADVOCATES' superimposed in bold white letters, set against a blue background.")
![[ai] A group of nine women standing in a park, each holding an award. The scene includes a yellow dog sitting in front of them, with trees and green grass in the background.](/Res/250/51538042979_038389d9c3_b.jpg "[ai] A group of nine women standing in a park, each holding an award. The scene includes a yellow dog sitting in front of them, with trees and green grass in the background.")
![[ai] Two women featured in a promotional image for the 2021 Gold Watch Award recipients. Text reads: 'Rep. Kelly Moller & Rep. Marion O'Neill, Steering Committee, Criminal Sexual Conduct Statutory Reform Working Group'.](/Res/250/2021 Gold WATCH Award Recipients (1).png "[ai] Two women featured in a promotional image for the 2021 Gold Watch Award recipients. Text reads: 'Rep. Kelly Moller & Rep. Marion O'Neill, Steering Committee, Criminal Sexual Conduct Statutory Reform Working Group'.")
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Press Release
MN Reps Kelly Moller, Marion O'Neill to Receive The Advocates' Gold WATCH Award Wednesday
![[ai] The exterior of a large, historic building with a prominent dome under a blue sky. The building features classical architecture with columns and large windows. In the foreground, a pathway leads through a landscaped area.](/Res/250/Minnesota_State_Capitol_-_St_Paul,_MN_-_panoramio_(5) 2.jpg "[ai] The exterior of a large, historic building with a prominent dome under a blue sky. The building features classical architecture with columns and large windows. In the foreground, a pathway leads through a landscaped area.")
![[ai] A woman wearing sunglasses and a purple coat stands on a grassy area surrounded by flagpoles displaying various international flags, with a building and a car visible in the background.](/Res/250/IMG_4218 3.JPG "[ai] A woman wearing sunglasses and a purple coat stands on a grassy area surrounded by flagpoles displaying various international flags, with a building and a car visible in the background.")
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Post
Confronting the Gap between the Law and Reality to Protect Women from Domestic Violence
![[ai] Logo for the Center for Gender & Refugee Studies (CGRS) at the top, with a blue section below stating "Don & Arvonne Fraser Human Rights Award" and the word "RECIPIENT", accompanied by an emblem with colorful silhouettes.](/Res/250/cgrs-banner-1 2.jpg "[ai] Logo for the Center for Gender & Refugee Studies (CGRS) at the top, with a blue section below stating \"Don & Arvonne Fraser Human Rights Award\" and the word \"RECIPIENT\", accompanied by an emblem with colorful silhouettes.")
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Post
The Center for Gender & Refugee Studies: A 2021 Don & Arvonne Fraser Human Rights Award Winner
![[ai] Promotional graphic for the 25th anniversary of Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE), highlighting their human rights work for women and children. Includes text about the Don & Arvonne Fraser Human Rights Award recipients.](/Res/250/wave-banner-1 2.jpg "[ai] Promotional graphic for the 25th anniversary of Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE), highlighting their human rights work for women and children. Includes text about the Don & Arvonne Fraser Human Rights Award recipients.")
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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Honoring Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE): A 2021 Human Rights Award Recipient
![[ai] A woman with dark hair and glasses speaking at a conference, with a sign that reads 'RAPPORTEUR SPECIAL' in front of her.](/Res/250/image1024x768 2.jpeg "[ai] A woman with dark hair and glasses speaking at a conference, with a sign that reads 'RAPPORTEUR SPECIAL' in front of her.")
![[ai] The Minnesota State Capitol building, featuring a grand dome and ornate architectural details, set against a clear blue sky. The front lawn is green with trees and vehicles visible nearby.](/Res/250/Minnesota_State_Capitol.jpeg "[ai] The Minnesota State Capitol building, featuring a grand dome and ornate architectural details, set against a clear blue sky. The front lawn is green with trees and vehicles visible nearby.")
![[ai] A cardboard sign with handwritten text reading "SILENCE ALLOWS VIOLENCE" placed on a textured asphalt surface.](/Res/250/pexels-photo-5723322.jpeg "[ai] A cardboard sign with handwritten text reading \"SILENCE ALLOWS VIOLENCE\" placed on a textured asphalt surface.")
![[ai] An announcement graphic stating that Turkey's President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan has declared the country will leave the Istanbul Convention. The text highlights issues of domestic violence and femicide in Turkey, urging for Turkey to rejoin the Istanbul Convention.](/Res/250/instanbul convention.jpg "[ai] An announcement graphic stating that Turkey's President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan has declared the country will leave the Istanbul Convention. The text highlights issues of domestic violence and femicide in Turkey, urging for Turkey to rejoin the Istanbul Convention.")
![[ai] A speaker holding a microphone addresses an audience gathered on a staircase. People are seated and standing in a well-lit interior space decorated with artwork on the walls.](/Res/250/gretchen-piper-speaking-from-sarah-brenes-e1572378288470.jpg "[ai] A speaker holding a microphone addresses an audience gathered on a staircase. People are seated and standing in a well-lit interior space decorated with artwork on the walls.")
![[ai] Two women laughing and exchanging awards in a warmly lit indoor setting with plants in the background.](/Res/250/dsc07850-robin-susan-by-bill-cameron-cropped.jpg "[ai] Two women laughing and exchanging awards in a warmly lit indoor setting with plants in the background.")
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![[ai] Logo featuring a globe with a female symbol; text reads "stop violence against women" in blue letters.](/Res/250/stopvaw-graphic-for-blog 9.jpg "[ai] Logo featuring a globe with a female symbol; text reads \"stop violence against women\" in blue letters.")
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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Representing Women Seeking Asylum in the US: Gender-Based Persecution
![[ai] A portrait of a woman surrounded by colorful floral and leafy patterns. The woman's expression is serene, and her features are detailed, with warm skin tones. Bright colors dominate the background, emphasizing the vibrant artistic style.](/Res/250/flora-and-fauna_horizontal_300dpi.jpg "[ai] A portrait of a woman surrounded by colorful floral and leafy patterns. The woman's expression is serene, and her features are detailed, with warm skin tones. Bright colors dominate the background, emphasizing the vibrant artistic style.")
Friday, June 15, 2018
Post
Why Sessions’ Ruling On Asylum Is So Devastating for Women Fleeing Domestic Violence
![[ai] A group of officials from Ukraine seated at a conference table, with one man speaking into a microphone labeled 'Ukraine'. Other attendees are seated in the background, listening attentively.](/Res/250/ukraine-blog-photo-1.png "[ai] A group of officials from Ukraine seated at a conference table, with one man speaking into a microphone labeled 'Ukraine'. Other attendees are seated in the background, listening attentively.")
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Post
Ukraine delays decision on UPR recommendations on domestic violence
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Post
Bringing stories of women and children fleeing violence to the international stage
