Campaign Activities: Events

The following is a list of VNC events, panels, and discussions.

Join VNC for 2 events April 21st at the AWID Forum in Istanbul, Turkey

April 8, 2012

Join VNC for two events on 21 April 2012, at the AWID Forum in Istanbul, Turkey. We'll be hosting a talk show on "The Nexus between Culture, Gender and Other Identities: Resisting Discrimination and Reclaiming Space", as well as a workshop on "Visioning Cultures Free from Violence: Transnational Advocacy and Communications using Visual Arts and Digital Media". Full details below.

Becoming a Women: A Report on the 16 Days Campaign 2011

December, 2011

Solidaritas Perempuan

This summary report documents the activities of Solidaritas Perempuan in Indonesia, during the 16 Days of Activism 2011.

VNC Launches New Website

December 4, 2011

Violence Is Not Our Culture

The international campaign 'Violence Is Not Our Culture' is excited to launch its new website.

Second Blog Series

October 30, 2011

Violence Is Not Our Culture

In collaboration with Gender Across Borders, we welcome you to a blogging series exploring the relationship between culture and violence against women.

Statement of the Gender Dynamic Coalition at the UN Internet Governance Forum 2011

September 30, 2011

GenderIT

The 6th UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) was held in Nairobi between 27-30 September 2011, and was attended by a representative of the VNC Campaign / WLUML. This year, the VNC represenative joined the Dynamic Coalition on Gender and contributed to the statement issued on the last day of the Forum.

Report on the Strategic Conversation on Addressing Gaps in the Defense of Women Human Rights Defenders

August, 2011

CWGL

The VNC Campaign was privileged to be part of this meeting on women human rights defenders organised by the Center for Women's Global Leadership (CWGL) and the Women Human Rights Defenders International Coalition. The Campaign was represented by AIsha Shaheed and Edna Aquino who took part in the Working Group on Families, Communities and Culture.

VNC Strategic Consultation Meeting Report

August, 2011

Violence Is Not Our Culture

Twenty four (24) VNC partners, activists and allies gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 5-8 May 2011 to review the first three (3) years of the Campaign and to map out its future.

Human Rights Council Sessions

March 25, 2011

Violence Is Not Our Culture

The book "Control and Sexuality: The Revival of Zina Laws in Muslim Context" examines zina laws and the related practices that emerged or re-emerged in a number of contemporary Muslim-majority states.

Panel Discussion and Book Launch: Zina Laws, Human Rights and State Accountability

March 11, 2011

Violence Is Not Our Culture

Zina Laws, Human Rights and State Accountability

Panel discussion and book launch of “Control and Sexuality: The Revival of Zina Laws in Muslim Contexts “

Friday, 11 March 2011, 12-2:00 p.m.
Room XXV, Building E, Palais des Nations

Presentations

• The nexus between freedom of religion and religious beliefs and women’s rights.
Prof. Heiner Bielefeldt, UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief

Panel Discussion - Cultures, Traditions and Violence Against Women: Human Rights Challenges (Geneva, Switzerland)

March 7, 2011

Violence Is Not Our Culture

EVENT: Panel Discussion at the UN Human Rights Council (Geneva, Switzerland)

Cultures, Traditions and Violence Against Women: Human Rights Challenges

Date: Monday, March 7th 2011
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Room XXIV, Building E, Palais des Nations

Farida Shaheed
UN Independent Expert on Cultural Rights

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