SEATTLE — Revealing research has ushered the scourge of violence against women and girls out of the shadows and onto the global stage.
“I could make a full-time job out of attending conferences and speaking at events where I'm invited to represent International Medical Corps and GBV programming,” said Micah Williams, global adviser for gender-based violence programs with IMC, one of the frontline agencies providing services to survivors.
But after decades of work to combat the global epidemic, Williams and other longtime GBV experts have yet to see this increase in rhetoric translate into consistent commitment on the ground.
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Kelli Rogers@kellierin
Kelli Rogers has worked as an Associate Editor and Southeast Asia Correspondent for Devex, with a particular focus on gender. Prior to that, she reported on social and environmental issues from Nairobi, Kenya. Kelli holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri, and has reported from more than 20 countries.
