medica mondiale about themselves
"medica mondiale is a
German-based non-governmental organisation standing up for women and
girls in war and crisis zones throughout the world.
medica mondiale supports women
and girls having experienced sexualised violence, regardless of
political, ethnic or religious affiliation. Together with women from
around the world, medica mondiale
is committed to helping women to lead a dignified and
self-determined life.
Since its establishment in 1993, medica mondiale has been taking
on the task of facing sexualised violence in war at all levels. Women
and girls are still being raped and regarded by men as “natural” war
loot in warlike conflicts – day by day and in many places in this world.
medica mondiale helps where
people stand and watch these crimes, where women and girls receive no
support and are left to their own devices.
medica mondiale
offers women and girls having experienced rape and torture vital
medical, psychological and legal assistance and programmes promoting the
generation of income – both through its own projects and in co-operation
with competent women’s organisations on site. At the same time,
medica mondiale defends women’s rights at political level and draws
public attention to these crimes and their destructive consequences for
women and societies.
medica mondiale’s
commitment is to give women a
chance to lead an independent and self-determined life despite having
experienced degrading and destructive violence." |