CSW70 Parallel Event

A CSW70 Parallel Event hosted by Sanctuary for Families | Join us on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11 AM (Free registration).

Indigenous women and girls face disproportionate rates of gender-based violence, yet systemic barriers often deny them safety and justice.

Join a global panel of experts, including survivor leaders, to unpack these systemic failures and explore pathways to justice, equity, and healing.

OPENING REMARKS

Simone Monasebian
Chief Program Officer, Sanctuary for Families

PANELISTS

The Honorable Melissa L. Pope
Chief Judge of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Tribal Court

Ruchira Gupta
Founder and President, Apne Aap Women Worldwide; Author and Activist

Rita Kahsay
Researcher and Director, Irob Anina Civil Society

Faith Robles
Survivor and Advocate

Learn more about our panelists

MODERATORS

Jessica-Wind P. Abolafia
Senior Program Director, Anti-Trafficking Initiative, Sanctuary for Families

Niat Amare
Senior Immigration Specialist, Sanctuary for Families

This event is co-sponsored by Sanctuary for Families, PACT, CATW, and Apne Aap Women Worldwide.

 

NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon

Run the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon and make a difference in the lives of gender-based violence survivors.

We’re thrilled to announce that 2026 marks the first year Sanctuary for Families is a Charity Partner for the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon! Join us for this iconic race through Brooklyn and help support survivors of gender-based violence along the way.

The 2026 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, and we’re inviting you to be part of our inaugural team.

Why join Sanctuary’s team?

As a member of Sanctuary’s NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon team, you’ll receive guaranteed entry into the race in exchange for raising a minimum of $1,500. Your fundraising will directly support Sanctuary’s work with survivors of domestic abuse, sex trafficking, and other forms of gender violence.

With only 5 spots available on our team, you’ll be part of a special group of runners making a difference for New Yorkers in need.

Sanctuary team members will also receive:

– A personal fundraising page to make your supporter outreach simple

– Fundraising support from Sanctuary Development staff (we’re seasoned fundraisers — and we’re here to help!)

– Team t-shirt and gear to show your Sanctuary spirit

– All of our thanks!

To learn more, please email marathon@sffny.org

A Fireside Chat with New York State DOCCS Commissioner

Join us on Monday, November 17, for a conversation with DOCCS Commissioner Daniel F. Martuscello

Join us on Monday, November 17, for a conversation with DOCCS Commissioner Daniel F. Martuscello III, facilitated by Richard Rothman, IGVSI Co-Founder and Special Pro Bono Counsel to Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.

This event is presented by Sanctuary’s Incarcerated Gender Violence Survivors Initiative (IGVSI) and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.

Questions? Please contact briedy@sffny.org

28th Annual Abely Awards

Recognizing those working to end gender violence.

2025 ABELY HONOREES


ABELY LEADING WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO SAFETY AWARD
Nadia Murad
Human Rights Activist | Nobel Peace Prize Awardee
Founder, Nadia’s Initiative


ABELY PRO BONO AWARD
Garrard R. Beeney
Of Counsel, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Our thanks to Davis Polk for graciously hosting this event, to Columbia Law School Dean Daniel Abebe for sharing such powerful remarks, and to our Legal Advisory Council for the months of preparation that went into this year’s celebration.

For any questions regarding the event, please contact Geny Kimbrell at gkimbrell@sffny.org.