WOMANKIND’s ‘Strengthening Women’s Human Rights’ programme in Peru is now in its second year.? The programme targets socially excluded women whose rights are vulnerable to abuse.?
We seek to empower women by informing them of their rights and how to claim them.? In particular, we focus on:
- Economic rights and equal opportunities in employment
- Violence against women and sexual & reproductive rights
- Political participation
- Human rights awareness
Making a difference
The programme is making excellent progress.? At this early stage, the following gains have already been made:
- In the communities of Ica, Tarapoto and La Libertad, local women have succeeded in getting their agenda incorporated into their regional governmental policy.? This includes the inclusion of women’s economic rights in the regional plan for equal opportunities
- Our partners are already reporting on a step change in the coverage of women’s issues by journalists and the language that is used.? Sensitising journalists to such issues is a key aspect of our mission to empower Peruvian women
- The capability of Peruvian women’s organizations has been strengthened by exchanges with other groups in Ecuador, Colombia and the UK
