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Global Network of Women’s Shelters (GNWS) gnws

Global Network of Women’s Shelters & 2 nd World Conference of Women’s Shelters Feb 27 – March 1, 2012. Global Network of Women’s Shelters (GNWS) www.gnws.org. International network of shelter programs to unite and strengthen the global shelter movement

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Global Network of Women’s Shelters (GNWS) gnws

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  1. Global Network of Women’s Shelters&2nd World Conference of Women’s SheltersFeb 27 – March 1, 2012

  2. Global Network of Women’s Shelters (GNWS)www.gnws.org • International network of shelter programs to unite and strengthen the global shelter movement • Founded in 2009 after the 1st World Conference of Women’s Shelters in Edmonton, Canada GNWS Vision: An equal world where women and their children live free from violence. GNWS Purpose:To unite the women’s shelter movement globally to make change to end violence against women and their children.

  3. 20 networks/organizations are part of the Interim Board + 12 organizations from Australia, Canada, Israel, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Rwanda, USA, Vietnam

  4. 2nd World Conference of Women’s SheltersConnect * Learn * Share • NNEDV was selected by GNWS to host the conference • February 27 – March 1, 2012 in Washington, DC • Anticipating up to 2500 delegates from over 75 countries will attend • Building on the amazing success of the 1st World Shelter Conference Sept 8-11, 2008 in Edmonton hosted by ACWS

  5. 2nd World Conference of Women’s SheltersConnect * Learn * Share • Peer-to-peer conference, specifically for advocates who work directly with survivors and the organizations that support their efforts • Expand international communities of advocates, share promising and proven practices, and help to support the establishment of local, national, & regional networks that can learn from and support each other.

  6. Request for Proposal Will Open Soon Tracks will be: • Shelter Practices & Sustainability • Building Partnerships To Sustain and Enhance Services • Addressing Barriers and Creating Access • International & Cross-Border Issues • Empowering and Supporting Advocates, Activists, and Allies

  7. 2nd World Conference of Women’s SheltersConnect * Learn * Share • Sign up for more information: www.worldshelterconference.org • We are raising funds to provide scholarships and reduced rates to shelter staff and presenters • We hope to see you all there!

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