Shy smile, calm demeanor — Alexander Opiyo’s warm personality carefully masks the hurdles he has had to overcome to provide for himself and support his aging parents, especially for a young man bar
On March 20, 2024, EWMI launched its new Advancing Comprehensive Anti-Corruption Reforms in Armenia program at a ceremony in Yerevan. The new program is funded by the State Department’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Bureau and will help strengthen Armenia’s ability to prevent and fight corruption through increased transparency and accountability of governing institutions, as well as by enhancing public confidence in and perception of government anti-corruption efforts.
EWMI is proud to support the Georgia Bar Association's (GBA) “Strengthening Georgia's Legal Profession and Justice System” project, a comprehensive, two-year capacity development and legal system outreach initiative.
On February 13, 2023, Rights Georgia submitted a lawsuit to the Tbilisi City Court, requesting the establishment of paternity, amendments to the birth certificate, and the imposition of alimony. The legal battle highlighted the economic struggles faced by single mothers, especially when essential evidence such as DNA testing incurs substantial costs.
In Uganda, most households depend on agriculture for food security, nutrition, and income. In many communities, these smallholder farmers are traditionally women.