Tools For Action: Gender Issues & Partner Violence Raising Our Voices This newsletter features stories on the struggles of women with disabilities around the world to be included in policy forums that address women's roles in economic development. Tough Guise: Violence, Media & The Crisis In Masculinity A compelling documentary that illustrates with film clips and commentary how popular media images promoting mens violence as cool and heroic can negatively impact boys and men. Article: "Transforming The Culture: Creating Safety, Equality And Justice For Women And Girls" - Found In "Preventing Violence In America, Issues in Children's and Families' Lives" Vol. 4 This journal article builds a compelling case for developing domestic violence prevention strategies that derive from a gender-based analysis. Whose Perspective? - A Guide To Gender-Sensitive Analysis Of The Media Produced by a women's media watch group in Jamaica, this guide offers all the materials needed to host a training workshop focused on challenging media images that perpetuate violence against women. A Woman's Place This inspiring video documents the efforts of three courageous leaders in South Africa, India, and Duluth, Minnesota to guarantee women's rights and protections under the law.

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