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Global Shelter Data Count 2011 words

GNWS board at 2nd WCWS in 2012 

What is the Global Network of Women's Shelters?

We are a global voice for survivors and the shelters that serve them. We work to strengthen and unite the women's shelter movement globally to end violence against women and their children. 

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2011 Global Shelter Data Count

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Latest News

  • Women's Aid of England marks International Women’s Day by emphasising the worrying state of refuge provision

    March 08, 2012

  • International Women's Day 2012: Advancing Women's Health

    March 08, 2012

  • US AID Launches New Gender Policy To Ensure Gender Equality and Female Empowerment

    March 01, 2012

  • Reese Witherspoon And Crown Princess Of Denmark Speak At World Conference of Women's Shelters

    February 29, 2012

  • Women's Shelter Networks win Avon Communications Awards for Speaking Out About Violence Against Women

    February 28, 2012

  • 1,500 delegates attend 2nd World Conference of Women's Shelters

    February 27, 2012

Number of Delegates at World Conference

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