Women's Forum Global Meeting 2024

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Sarah McGrath

Women for Women France

CEO

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Sarah McGrath is the CEO of Women for Women France (WFWF), the national organisation dedicated to supporting the rights of immigrant women facing domestic abuse and other forms of gender-based violence in France. Under her leadership, WFWF has significantly expanded its services, including the launch of the world’s first Multilingual Online Resource Centre for domestic abuse victims. WFWF has also become a powerful advocate at the national level, successfully improving language accessibility and promoting the importance of intersectional considerations within key public and victim services in France. Sarah played a key role in bringing coercive control onto the national political agenda in France, advocating for its recognition as the most comprehensive legal definition of domestic abuse. An Australian immigrant to France, her background in finance, management, and sustainable development policy has informed her approach to her work at Women for Women France.

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Home Hub (Discovery Space)
Oct 24, 2024
2:30 PM3:10 PM

Not Safe at Home: Solutions to Address Escalating Violence

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Violence against women and girls transcends boundaries, manifesting in both physical and psychological forms. Alarmingly, 1 in 3 women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence, primarily from intimate partners. Over 200 million girls and women have undergone genital mutilation, while many others suffer from rape and psychological abuse. This panel explores harmful practices perpetuating violence against women, especially in the context of escalating global conflicts where women are increasingly weaponized and vulnerable at home. As wars and crises rise, addressing these issues is more urgent than ever. Join us to discuss strategies and actions needed to combat this violence, protect the vulnerable, and create safe, supportive environments for women and girls everywhere.
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