Migrant Women Press is proud to launch a powerful new initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the specific, and often overlooked, challenges faced by migrant and ethnically-diverse women victims/survivors of gender-based violence.
As part of the upcoming International Campaign “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” from 25 November to 10 December, this project will amplify voices and stories too often left out of mainstream narratives, aiming to foster greater understanding, empathy, and change.
The initiative commissioned and will publish 16 stories – one each day during the 16 Days of Activism – authored by migrant and ethnically diverse women journalists and authors from different backgrounds and countries. Each piece will explore how factors such as class, race, gender, nationality and immigration status intersect to increase these women’s vulnerability to violence. Additionally, stories will highlight prevention strategies and propose solutions for combating gender-based violence.
Amplifying marginalised perspectives through journalism and storytelling
Migrant Women Press seeks not only to spotlight these issues but also to empower migrant women and women from ethnically-diverse backgrounds by offering them a platform to share their experiences and insights. Through investigative journalism, opinion pieces, and first-person essays, this initiative will provide an authentic, intersectional perspective on gender-based violence, focusing on under-represented voices.
A focus on skills development and support
To support the participating journalists and writers, Migrant Women Press, in partnership with the organisations involved, offered a series of online workshops that delved into critical areas of trauma-informed reporting and how to cover gender-based violence responsibly; focusing on migrant and ethnic minority women’s needs. These sessions were conducted by experts in gender-based violence, trauma reporting and migrant and ethnic minority women’s experiences. They were designed to equip participants with the tools needed to handle these sensitive topics effectively.
Partnering to strengthen efforts against violence toward migrant and BME women
We are thrilled to announce our partnership dedicated to ending violence against women, some of them with a special focus on supporting ethnic migrant and minority women.
- Working alongside Zero Tolerance,
- Scottish Women’s Aid,
- End Violence Against Women Coalition,
- Just Right Scotland,
- Shakti Women’s Aid,
- Kairos Women+,
- Engender,
- Equal Media and Culture Centre,
- Latin American Women’s Aid,
- Project Esperanza,
- KWISA and Al Hasaniya Moroccan Women’s Centre.
This project combines a wealth of expertise and resources to address the unique challenges faced by women from diverse backgrounds. Through this collaboration, we aim to amplify the voices of victims/survivors. We are committed to creating a safer, more equitable future for all women by bringing attention to their stories.
From our partners
Rachel Adamson, co-director of Zero Tolerance:
“We must listen to migrant and minority ethnic women’s experiences if we are to end men’s violence against all women. Migrant Women Press provides a necessary platform for migrant and ethnically-diverse women to share their stories of men’s violence, too often missing from mainstream media.”
Engender:
“Our partnership with Migrant Women Press is meaningful and collaborative. Women need fair and equal representation in the media, particularly global majority women and women from under represented communities such as migrant women.”
Kairos Women+:
“The 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence provides an important opportunity to share experiences, encourage access to support and be alongside each other as we rebuild our lives after traumatic experiences.”
Annamaria De Felice, Communication Manager at JustRight Scotland:
“For organisations like JustRight Scotland, partnering with such initiatives is vital as it enhances our efforts to combat gender-based violence and aligns with our core values of social justice.”
Why does this project matter?
Globally, nearly one-in-three women have endured physical or sexual violence at some point in their lives. This crisis disproportionately impacts women and girls, with migrant and ethnically diverse women facing heightened vulnerabilities due to systemic barriers and social inequities. Migrant Women Press seeks to spotlight these stories, sparking dialogue around meaningful interventions and support systems tailored to these communities.
Key questions this campaign will address
- What factors make migrant and ethnically diverse women more vulnerable to gender-based violence?
- What specific actions can be taken to end violence and discrimination against these women?
Through this campaign we aim to foster meaningful dialogue and drive solutions to address one of society’s most pressing challenges, envisioning a world free from gender-based violence.
About Migrant Women Press
Migrant Women Press is a migrant women-led independent media organisation committed to amplifying the voices of migrant and ethnically diverse women in the media. Our mission is to highlight the stories and experiences of those often excluded from mainstream media and to address the critical issues they face through informed, intersectional journalism.
For more information go to the link above, email migrantwomenpress@gmail.com or phone 07514780995
Juliana da Penha is the Founding Editor
Article is a press release from Migrant Women Press.
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