Despite concerning figures, the grim reality of sexual assault is especially worrying—and difficult to tackle—because the majority of women prefer not to report it. By Tamba François Koundouno July 10, 2019 - Rabat – While domestic violence remains one of the most serious concerns in Moroccan homes, the crushing majority of victims do not report . Learn More
TURKEY – PROGRESS ON GENDER QUALITY IN EDUCATION RESTS ON GENDER POLITICS
By Batuhan Aydagül In 2004, Turkey was among the 21 countries in the world considered to be at risk of achieving gender parity in primary and secondary education by either 2005 or 2015.[1] Among its peers in this notorious group, Turkey was the richest country (based on GDP per capita), the only OECD member and the sole representative of the . Learn More
Palestine-Israel – Midwives for Peace
Midwives for Peace is a grassroots group of Palestinian and Israeli midwives working together to ensure that childbirth is a joyous and safe experience for women despite the armed conflict that surrounds them. Midwives for Peace saves lives by providing critical pre-natal care and childbirth support to women in the West Bank and . Learn More
WAYS TO PROMOTE & STRENGTHEN HUMANITARIAN AID & LAW-WOMEN & CHILDREN
UNDP Yemen - The port city of Aden in Yemen has been heavily bombed during the civil conflict. 1 April 2019 - With the rights and lives of millions of women, children and men uprooted by conflict every year, the UN Security Council held a special meeting on Monday to examine ways to promote and strengthen the rule of law, especially in the . Learn More
Sri Lanka Bans Face Coverings in Public in Response to Easter Attacks
A Sri Lankan vendor shows a full face veil, called a niqab, at a shop selling clothes for Muslim women in Colombo on April 30, 2019. Religious tensions and a government ban on covering the face since the Easter Sunday suicide attacks have forced conservative Muslim women in Sri Lanka to shun veils, head scarves and long robes. BY BILLY PERRIGO - . Learn More
Venezuela – Women Sell Their Hair to Cope with Poverty, Hunger
Nelly Navarro sits with her kids Nerianny and Luis in a beauty salon where she came to consult how much money she could get for her hair, in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Navarro said she needs the $100 to travel to Colombia where she's planning to move. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) By FABIOLA SANCHEZ - April 22, 2019 CARACAS, . Learn More
Global Campaign Launched to Combat Harassment & Exploitation of Women in Football/Soccer
Campaign in a world of football/soccer that has allowed coaches, staff and officials to misuse their power in the treatment of women and girls in the sport. AFP/Getty Images By Kim Sengupta Diplomatic Editor – July 4, 2019 The campaign is being backed by, among others, by Aleksandr Ceferin, the President of Uefa and former international . Learn More
First Black Barbie Doll Who Uses a Wheelchair
She comes with a ramp for access to the Barbie Dreamhouse. By Leah Rodriguez - July 2, 2019 The toy manufacturer Mattel is crushing the stereotype that Barbie dolls promote unrealistic body image and lack diversity. The company just launched the first black Barbie who is a wheelchair user, and she’s already a hit. She is part of Mattel’s ongoing . Learn More
MARITAL RAPE – EFFORTS TO END & CLOSE LEGAL LOOPHOLES
By Ellen Wulfhorst UNITED NATIONS, June 25, 2019— The home is one of the most dangerous places for women, the United Nations said, as research showed only 4 in 10 countries criminalize marital rape. A dozen countries allow rapists to avoid prosecution by marrying their victims, UN Women said in its flagship annual Progress of the World's Women . Learn More
FRANCE – MUSLIM WOMEN PROTEST BURKINI BAN IN SWIMMING POOLS
The modest swimsuit style has been banned from numerous public pools. Women are fighting back. "Operation burkini" was launched by a group of Muslim and non-Muslim women in Grenoble. Photo: Citizen Alliance of Grenoble By Gabrielle Deonath - June 25, 2019 Muslim women in France staged a protest on Sunday, defending their right to wear whatever . Learn More
AFGHANISTAN – KUCHI NOMADIC WOMEN – STRICT GENDER RULES, HIGH VULNERABILITY
Kuchi women in Parwan province district share their stories. Image Credit: Ritu Mahendru In the hidden world of Kuchi nomads, women are denied education, raped, and exchanged for water. By Ritu Mahendru for The Diplomat Every woman in this country has a hundred owners. It’s always been like that. Fathers, brothers, uncles, neighbors. They all . Learn More
Ageing of Migrant Women: The Story of Multiple Discrimination
The European Network of Migrant Women (ENoMW) gives us a more articulated and multidimensional look into the perspective of women and age in migration. Shedding light on the intersection of factors, such as age, ethnicity, race and sex in the framework of migration and refugee seeking policies, will assist in effectively addressing multiple . Learn More
Iran – Female Lawmaker Vows To Address & Challenge Iran’s Political Glass Ceiling
Reformist legislator Parvaneh Salahshuri cites lower-level gains but blames discrimination and sexism for an absence of women in leadership positions in parliament. By Golnaz Esfandiari June 11, 2019 - Iranian lawmaker Parvaneh Salahshuri, a sociologist, says that when she decided to apply for one of a handful of influential posts in parliament, . Learn More
KENYA – CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY & ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
One month ago, a 17 year old girl in Kenya’s Busia County went to fetch water – 300 meters away from her grandmother’s house. Three days later, her body was discovered by her seven year old cousin and her grandmother lying in a bush. Her right hand had been chopped off and her tongue was missing. She had also been defiled. Since then, only one of . Learn More
Canada Names First Ambassador for Women, Peace & Security
Ambassador for women, peace, and security Jacqueline O’Neill. Image Narcity Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada has said that when women play an active role in conflict prevention and peace building, and when their rights are respected, we are better able to achieve long-term, sustainable peace. As Canada’s first Ambassador for Women, Peace . Learn More
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