Recognising Older Women - Gender Equality for All Ages As the population of older women continues to rise worldwide, their voices and rights remain overlooked in the pursuit of gender equality. Addressing their exclusion is essential to achieving a future where no woman is left behind. By Tanvi Patel and Cherian Mathews Across every region . Learn More
Congo-DRC – Traumatic Life Af;ter a Rebel Takeeover
CONGO-DRC – TRAUMATIC LIFE AFTER A REBEL TAKEOVER By Caleb Kabanda and Ruth Maclean - Photographs by Guerchom Ndebo Caleb Kabanda and Guerchom Ndebo reported from Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ruth Maclean from Dakar, Senegal February 1, 2025 - A commander of the 231st infantry battalion of the Congolese Army — . Learn More
Monument to Women Finally Won a Place on the National Mall
A Monument to Women Finally Won a Place on the National Mall The Women’s Suffrage National Monument, which will be the Mall’s first dedicated to women’s history, overcame congressional and other roadblocks. By Jennifer Schuessler Jan. 22, 2025 - The end of a presidency tends to bring a rush of last-minute monument making, and Joe Biden’s . Learn More
Africa – Looking to a Time When Most of the World’s Babies Will Be African
Looking to a Time When Most of the World’s Babies Will Be African January 28, 2025 - Much of the world is accustomed to thinking of Africa as an impoverished sideshow, accounting for only a small share of the world’s population and gross domestic product — but what if that is poised to change? Experts at the International Monetary Fund have . Learn More
Beijing Peace Train – Video Segment – Memories on Women’s Global Activism
WOMEN’S PEACE TRAIN TO THE BEIJING CONFERENCE 1995 Women’s Peace Train – Women & a Few Men from 42 countries – Stops in 7 Cities en Route to the Beijing Women’s Conference in China. To order full film: http://www.greenvalleymedia.org/ WUNRN Film Segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq7-Y7YlkAs&feature=youtu.be . Learn More
Gender, Climate & Energy in the United States
Gender, Climate & Energy in the United States WUNRN Direct Link to Full 19-Page 2024 WEDO Document: WEDO_EnergyBrief_v5-1.pdf . Learn More
What Roles Can Schools Play to End Violence & Sexual Harassment?
What Role Can Schools Play to End Violence & Sexual Harassment? By Manos Antoninis, Director of UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring Report When will it be safe for a woman to walk herself home at night without the threat of assault or worse by a man? And when do we arrive at the moment that all women are safe from their partners in their . Learn More
USA California Wildfires Break Records in Damage, Losses, Evacuations
USA CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES BREAK RECORDS IN DAMAGE. LOSSES, EVACUATIONS Women firefighters including prisoners. Lifelong women’s treasures lost to ashes. California Wildfires Nearly Impossible to Contain Ensuring the immediate safety of the residents is the priority, experts say. By Julia Jacobo January 9, . Learn More
Tanzania – Ending Child Marriage – Report on Key Insights
Tanzania - Ending Child Marriage Network Launches Report on Key Insights The Tanzania Ending Child Marriage Network (TECMN), co-founded by FORWARD in 2011, has proudly launched its latest report, 'Sharing Our Insights, Journey and Learning'. In Tanzania, 36% of women were married off before the age of 18. The report outlines TECMN's vision and . Learn More
Why Is Funding for Humanitarian Aid Declining?Why Is Funding for Humanitarian Aid Declining?
Why Is Funding for Humanitarian Aid Declining? What’s the context? By Beatrice Tridimas January 7, 2025 - Funding for humanitarian aid continues on a downward trend as 2024 saw another major shortfall in donations Less than half of funds raised for 2024 Middle East needs increase due to Gaza war Food aid, support for women face . Learn More
Gender Bias Busters for When People Assume You’re Not In Charge Because You’re a Woman
Gender Bias Busters for When People Assume You’re Not In Charge Because You’re a Woman By Amy Diehl & Leanne M. Dzubinski Summary. Role incredulity is a form of gender bias where women are mistakenly assumed to be in a support or stereotypically female role — an administrative assistant, nurse, wife, or girlfriend, for instance — . Learn More
Myanmar Women Fleeing War Find Solace in Soccer in Thailand
Myanmar Women Fleeing War Find Solace in Soccer in Thailand For dozens of women who fled Myanmar and settled in Thailand, soccer has become a refuge from both the troubles of daily life and conservative cultural norms. By Sui-Lee Wee - Reporting from Mae Sot, Thailand Sept. 23, 2024 - It was just a regular practice, but the players were . Learn More
Russia – Ban on Child-Free ‘Propaganda’ Impacts Human Rights
Russia - Ban on Child-Free ‘Propaganda’ Impacts Human Rights By Ed HoltReprint BRATISLAVA, Jan 6 2025 (IPS) - “A lot of people are very scared,” says Zalina Marshenkulova. “This is obviously another tool of repression. The state is waging war on the remnants of free-thinking people in Russia and trying to suppress all dissent and . Learn More
Lebanon – Many Migrant Women Workers Lef Behind as War Raged
Lebanon - Many Migrant Women Workers Lef Behind as War Raged Visuals by Diego Ibarra Sanchez - Text by Alissa J. Rubin Dec. 16, 2024 - In September, when hundreds of thousands of Lebanese fled Israeli bombing, some left behind the migrant women who cleaned their houses, washed their clothes and cooked their meals. Some workers say they . Learn More
Guatemala Women’s Message to Nobel Laureates for Peace, Justice, Rights
WUNRN Link to Full 6-Page 2024 Document: English-MESSAGE-FROM-THE-ORGANIZED-WOMEN-OF-GUATEMALA.pdf . Learn More
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