Ukrainian Children Abducted by Russia Have Become a Prominent Issue in Peace Talks. By Matthew Bigg The fate of tens of thousands of Ukrainian children abducted and deported by Russia surged onto the agenda for the latest peace talks. Both President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine raised the issue on Monday at White House . Learn More
Social Forum of the UN Human Rights Council
The Social Forum of the Human Rights Council In 2025, the Social Forum will take place on 30 and 31 October in Assembly Hall, Palais des Nations, Geneva. In accordance with resolution 56/12 of the Human Rights Council, it will focus on the contribution of education to the respect, promotion, protection and fulfilment of all human rights for . Learn More
Erasure or Empowerment? In Africa’s Sahel, Women Confront a Stark Choice
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Bangladesh – Shock, Outrage at Incidents of Domestic Violence & Femicide Against Women
Bangladesh - Shock, Outrage at Incidents of Domestic Violence & Femicide Against Women Between January and July 2025 alone, 322 women lost their lives to domestic violence, according to Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) has expressed shock and outrage over the recent deaths of two young mothers, Syeda Fahmida . Learn More
Afghanistan – Female Afghan Staff Have Received Death Threats – UN Report
Afghanistan - UN Report Says Its Female Afghan Staff Have Received Death Threats Taliban rulers say they are not behind the threats and are investigating, according to the United Nations. August 10, 2025 - Explicit death threats have been made against dozens of Afghan women working for the United Nations in Afghanistan, according to a new UN . Learn More
Afghanistan – Civil Society Groups Launch People’s Tribunal to Expose Taliban’s Gender Persecution
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Gender Inequality Increases the Risk of Modern Slavery for Women and Girls
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DR Congo – Amid Shrinking Aid, Women Are First Victims of Humanitarian Crisis
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Digital Abuse of Women & Girls Knows No Borders
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Iraq
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USA – Women’s Equality Day – Anniversary of National Women’s Suffrage – August 26
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Nepal – Consideration of Lower Marriage Age & Legalization of Polygamy
Attached is the document of the CEDAW Committee to the List of issues and questions in relation to its seventh periodic report of Nepal. Nepal - Consideration of Lower Marriage Age & Legalization of Polygamy Nepal, Aug. 5, 2025 - News on two proposed laws about marriage in Nepal are currently doing the rounds on social media. At the . Learn More
Uganda – Refugee Funding Crisis
Uganda - Refugee Funding Crisis “Emergency funding runs out in September. More children will die of malnutrition, more girls will fall victim to sexual violence, and families will be left without shelter and protection unless the world steps up.” Since the beginning of 2025, 600 refugees have arrived in Uganda each day, bringing the total . Learn More
Hackers Steal Images from Women-Only Dating Site + Access Insurance Giant’s Customer Data
Hackers Steal Images from Women-Only Dating Site, Access Insurance Giant's Customer Data Two major data breaches have rocked US companies in separate cyberattacks. By Elijah Ntongai July 27, 2025 - Tea Dating Advice, a women-only dating site, was targeted and breached by hackers who accessed more than 72,000 images. BBC reported that . Learn More
Deadliest Clashes in a Decade Erupt Between Thailand and Cambodia
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