Helen Wairimu, 106, walks home after a Shosho Jikinge class. In 2016, a young man came to Helen’s home and raped her. Helen still participates in the class every week, and encourages the other women to train harder. In Korogocho and Kibera, located on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, a widespread superstition that having sex with a grandmother can . Learn More
Canada – 78 Women Killed by Violence in First 6 Months of 2018 – Canadian Femicide Observatory
By Maham Abedi - National Online Journalist, Global News July 11, 2018 - In the first six months of 2018, at least 78 women — and likely more — have been killed in acts of violence. A report released by the Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability complied a list of such cases from across the country. The July report . Learn More
Israel – Bill Aims to Crack Down on Those Hiring Prostitutes + Slavery & Prostitution Analysis
Politicians from both right and left supported the bill of Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked to fine those who hire prostitutes. READ IN: עברית Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked speaks at the president's residence, Jerusalem. Mazal Mualem - August 10, 2018 It is not an exaggeration to use the word “historic” when describing the . Learn More
Afghanistan – Up to 60% of Girls Not in School – Major Drop for Girls’ Education
Despite efforts to improve girls' education in Afghanistan, just one in three currently attends school, UNICEF reports. Nearly half of all children in Afghanistan are out of school due to conflict, poverty, child marriage and discrimination [Parwiz/Reuters] Just one in three girls are currently attending school in Afghanistan, . Learn More
Hungary Forbids Gender Studies, Enraging Academics
Viktor Orban, the prime minister of Hungary, has sent a directive to higher-education institutions in his country to ban the teaching of gender studies. The reaction from many circles opposing the rule has been swift. By Barbara Crossette • August 14, 2018 In the doldrums of a European summer, when many universities are mostly closed or . Learn More
8 Young Women Around the World Share How They Are Taking Action In Their Communities
8 Young Women Around the World Share How They Are Taking Action In Their Communities These are the leaders the world needs. By Angela Singh and Valeriia Voshchevska August 12 - For International Youth Day, Amnesty International asked eight young women how they’re taking action in their communities. From gun violence and police brutality . Learn More
Denmark – Burqa Ban Protests Are Taking Place Across Denmark
By Narjas Zatat – August 12, 2018 Denmark introduced legislation that bans Islamic face coverings, resulting in protest across the country. Men and women are criticising the ban, which imposes a fine of 1,000 kroner (£119) on anyone wearing garments that hide their face, as Islamophobia, and are taking to the streets. A Danish fashion . Learn More
#MeToo Sexual Abuse Scandals Have Jolted the Humanitarian Sector & Prompted Calls for Proper Oversight +
#MeToo SEXUAL ABUSE SCANDALS HAVE JOLTED THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR & PROMPTED CALLS FOR PROPER OVERSIGHT & VETTING OF AID AGENCIES & WORKERS, & FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MANDATORY PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS Donors have demanded new measures and reporting from grantees, and investigations have been launched by the British . Learn More
FGM – Ending FGM By Creating New Rituals – Community Involvement – Generational Dialogue – Celebrating Uncut Girls
It takes a village: ending FGM by creating new rituals Uncut girls wear t-shirts with the message 'An uncut girl is pure and complete’. Rural communities in Guinea are creating new rituals that bring together the whole community with the aim of abolishing female genital mutilation (FGM) - for good. Uncut girls wear t-shirts . Learn More
Europe – Poverty, Gender & Lone Parents in the EU
Facts & Data on One Parent Families in Europe – June 15, 2018 - http://strongerfamilies.eu/about-us-2/one-parent-families-in-europe/ http://eige.europa.eu/news-and-events/news/almost-23-million-children-eu-are-poor-every-additional-child-womans-risk-falling-poverty-increases Women make up almost 85% of all . Learn More
Aid to the Developing World May Well Be Driven by Political Considerations
The Flow of Aid into the Developing World May Well Be Driven by Political Considerations Prashanth Perumal J. – January 2, 2018 Foreign aid from developed countries in the West has for long been touted as an important tool to help the poorest people in Asia and Africa lead better lives. Organisations such as the . Learn More
Pakistan Sets Up a Life-Saving Helpline for Women in Need
August 13, 2018- PESHAWAR: When Durdana married for a second time and to a man of her own choosing, her parents threatened to kill her if she tried to see her new husband. They imprisoned her in their home, but she still had her mobile phone and had learned that a helpline for women had been set up. She noted the number and then one day when she . Learn More
Young Persons with Disabilities: Global Study on Ending Gender-Based Violence & Realizing Sexual & Reproductive Rights
Direct Link to Full 436-Page 2018 Publication: http://www.srhr-ask-us.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/51936_-_UNFPA_Global_Study_on_Disability_-_web.pdf Link to 48-Page Summary: https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/resource-pdf/UNFPA_Global_Study_on_Disability_-_Summary.pdf . Learn More
Women’s Access to Justice Programming – Toolkit
Direct Link to Full 354-Page 2018 Publication: https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Publications/PractitionerToolkit/WA2J_Consolidated.pdf . Learn More
Pakistan – 12 Schools Attacked in 1 Night in Northern Pakistan, Girls Schools Targeted
The Asian Human Rights Commission posted that: “Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai has called for the rebuilding of the schools.” https://gulfnews.com/news/asia/pakistan/12-schools-attacked-in-one-night-in-northern-pakistan-1.2261106 Pakistan - 12 Schools Attacked in 1 Night in Northern Pakistan, Girls Schools . Learn More
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