MADRE

Pro-Democracy Activists in Iraq Under Threat

For weeks, Iraqis have joined in the protests of the Arab Spring calling for democracy and basic rights. Our partner, Yanar Mohammed of the Organization of Women's Freedom in Iraq, is one of the organizers of the demonstrations. Recently, she alerted us that a young activist named Alaa Nabil had been detained and tortured in an attempt to silence him. We spoke with her on Skype, and here is part of our conversation.

Women's Human Rights Activists Speak Out on Rape...

On February 22, 2011, MADRE Executive Director Yifat Susskind spoke at NYU about the ongoing international campaign to end sexual violence in Haiti. She was also joined by Malya Villard-Appolon, one of the co-founders of KOFAVIV, a Haitian grassroots women's group and a MADRE sister organization. Malya joined the conversation via Skype.

Introducing the New Executive Director, Yifat Su...

Introducing the new Executive Director, Yifat Susskind

Introducing Yifat Susskind

Vivian Stromberg, outgoing Executive Director, welcomes MADRE's new Executive Director, Yifat Susskind.

Thank You From Vivian Stromberg

KOFAVIV - Distributing Whistles and Saving Lives

In the camps for displaced people in Haiti, our sister organization KOFAVIV distributes whistles to women who can use them to deter potential rapists. ; This video provides a brief glimpse at that work.

Haitian Women Organize - July 2010

In July 2010, MADRE traveled to visit with women's organizations in Haiti, including our sister organization KOFAVIV. ; This short video provides a glimpse of the trip.

Born into War: Child Soldiers in Colombia

MADRE sister organization Taller de Vida provides life-changing support to former child soldiers and children at risk of becoming child soldiers in Colombia. ; Watch the video to find out more.

Press Conference on the New UN Women's Entity

On July 2, 2010, the UN held a press conference to announce the launch of the new UN women's entity, UN Women.

(Spanish) Tarcila Rivera Speaks at the UN on the...

Tarcila Rivera, speaking on behalf of the International Indigenous Women's Forum, addressed the UN on the role of Indigenous women in working towards the MDGs.