Gender-based violence is a violation of human rights and a public health epidemic.

Whether it’s sexual harassment in the workplace, sexual assault on college campuses, violence by an intimate partner, denial of reproductive choices, gun violence, or rape as a tool of war - JWI is working to effectuate change.

We address it through prevention programming for youth, engaging men and boys as allies, supporting advocates with training and peer forums, providing survivors and their children with comforting havens in shelter and resources to build their long-term economic security, and legislative advocacy and coalition building.