Portraits of Goddess

Over several years, UN Women (The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) has accompanied CSAGA in many women rights advocacy activities.

In 2017, we decided to incorporate the prevention of sexual violence against women and girls as one of the main contents of the 16 Days campaign to end violence against women and girls, starting from International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25th November) to International Human Rights Day (10th December).

A key activity in 2017 was the exhibition titled "Portraits of the Goddess." Throughout this book, many portraits, stories and inner strengths of the women of different social groups, ethnic groups and countries have been brought out to the world. They have been brave enough to speak out, breaking the silence and changing their own way of life, and leaving painful experiences sinking into the past.

This book reflects the commitment of UN Women and CSAGA to a vision of "Leaving no one behind"" - where the experiences of girls and women - victims of violent forms are heard and be considered in policy development as well as response measures, to ensure that their needs are met to the fullest extent possible.