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She's not to blame

While women are blamed for the violence they experience, perpetrators often escape justice.

The law also discriminates

Together we can abolish discriminatory laws, and establish effective gender-equal policies.

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Our community is stronger the more we talk about our stories and experiences.

About the campaign

We want to put an end to all forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in the Southern Mediterranean region. We want to help build a safe and just future for all. This campaign takes VAWG out of the private sphere and supports the changing of public attitudes.
It encourages all members of society to stand up against violence, demand adoption of comprehensive legislation that criminalizes all forms of violence, implement such legislation when available, and counteract social tolerance, impunity for perpetrators, and victim-blaming.

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Why we need this campaign

80%

of Moroccan women declare not to have the same right of movement in the public space as men.

31%

of Egyptian women reported having been insulted in public spaces and transport at least once in the past 12 months.

13%

of Lebanese women have been forced to perform sexual contact/acts against their will at least once in their lifetime.

24%

of Tunisian women declare to encounter exclusion from control over expenses or income.

79%

of Palestinian women declare that violence is increasing in their community.

91%

of Algerian women declare that shame and fear of consequences are barriers that hinder women from reporting violence.

7%

of Jordanian women declare that victims of VAWG seek the help of the police.

Latest News & Updates

A meeting on the implementation of the 2024 Regional Index on Violence against Women and Girls in Iraq

The follow-up meeting on the implementation of the 2024 Regional Index on Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) took place on 14 January 2026 at…
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Follow up Meeting on the implementation of the 2024 Regional Index on Violence against Women and Girls

The follow-up meeting on the implementation of the 2024 Regional Index on Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) took place on 14 January 2026 at…
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Launching the 2024 Regional Index on Violence against Women and Girls

The Regional Observatory on Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) hosted by EuroMed Feminist Initiative in Amman, has developed the Regional Index on VAWG, which…
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Scoring Workshop on the 2024 Regional Index on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) – Baghdad, Iraq

Under the patronage of the Department of Women’s Affairs at the Presidency of the Republic of Iraq, the scoring workshop of the 2024 Regional Index…
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Scoring Workshop on the 2024 Regional Index on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) – Kurdistan Region of Iraq

  Under the patronage of the High Council for Women and Development of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), a scoring workshop on the 2024 Regional…
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