Scotland Adopts a New Feminist Foreign Policy: Sweden Shows How Difficult It Can Be in Reality By Laura Llach November 15, 2023 - Scotland will be the first part of the UK to adopt a feminist approach to international relations. But is it merely symbolic or transformative? Scotland has become the latest country to adopt a feminist approach . Learn More
Transforming the Climate Crisis into Opportunity: A Step Towards Gender Equality
Transforming the Climate Crisis into Opportunity: A Step Towards Gender Equality There is a substantial need to bring marginalized voices into our climate change responses and rebuild eco-feminist archives, as that will impact not only our society but also the planet. By Madhumita Pandey & Promil Pande Español Nov 8 - Over the . Learn More
Videos Calling for UN Convention Advocating for the Rights of Older People
A UN Convention on the rights of older people is crucial if we want to ensure that as we grow older, our rights and well-being are protected and respected. As societies continue to age, we must address the unique challenges faced by older people. Why do we need a UN Convention on the rights of older people? A UN Convention on the rights of . Learn More
Pakistan & Expulsion of Afghanistan Refugees – Escalating Tensions
Pakistan & Expulsion of Afghanistan Refugees - Escalating Tensions The Afghan Taliban and Pakistan have been engaged in an escalating war of words over Islamabad's mass expulsion of Afghan refugees.Last month, Islamabad ordered 1.7 million undocumented Afghan refugees and migrants to leave the South Asian country or face arrest and forced . Learn More
Women & Opioid Dependence
In Europe, women account for approximately 25% of the population with illicit substance use and about 20% of entrants to treatment programmes. Women are particularly likely to face social stigma, be economically disadvantaged and have less social support, come from families with substance use issues, experience physical and sexual abuse and have . Learn More
Afghanistan – Freedom for Afghan Women Fades & Suffering Remains
AFGHANISTAN – FREEDOM FOR AFGHAN WOMEN FADES & SUFFERING REMAINS BY KHORSHIED NUSRATTY AND JULIE RAY November 10, 2023 - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Prospects remain grim for women and girls inside Afghanistan in 2023, as well as the hundreds of thousands of undocumented refugee women and girls whom Pakistan is currently forcing to return to the . Learn More
Somalia – Worst Floods in Decades – Damage, Deaths, Trauma
People are losing their homes, livestock and farmland to the flooding in the Horn of Africa. Somalia - Worst Floods in Decades - Damage, Deaths, Trauma Somalis are struggling to cope with never-before-seen flooding that has killed dozens of people and forced hundreds of thousands to abandon their homes, in the wake of extreme rainfall that . Learn More
Women & Girls in Sport for Gender Equality
Women & Girls in Sport Sport has the power to change lives. The ability to drive gender equality by teaching women and girls teamwork, self-reliance, resilience and confidence. Women in sport defy gender stereotypes and social norms, make inspiring role models, and show men and women as equals. Led by UN Women, the Sport for Generation . Learn More
Diwali – Festival of Lights – Women
DIWALI – HINDU FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - WOMEN Diwali 2023 (Deepavali 2023) is on Sunday, November 12th in India. The Diwali illuminations with lighted diyas bring the supernatural brightness and joy with the hope of finding light in darkness, achieving knowledge where there is ignorance, and spreading love amidst hatred. Diwali is also known as . Learn More
Climate Justice, Health, & Sexual & Reproductive Rights
Climate Justice, Health, & Sexual & Reproductive Rights By Adriana García Gómez - Español October 29, 2023 - When human rights advocates and activists talk about the effects of the climate crisis, we usually emphasize the biological, chemical, and physical aspects of this phenomenon. Thus, the discussion has revolved around scientific . Learn More
Iran – Nobel Peace Prize Woman Laureate Began Hunger Strike in Prison
Iran - Nobel Peace Prize Woman Laureate Began Hunger Strike in Prison November 10, 2023 - Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi began a hunger strike Monday to protest both the Iranian government’s refusal to provide medical treatment to her and her fellow inmates and the mandatory headscarf laws. According to her family, a prosecutor . Learn More
India – Radio Station Empowers Women in a Rural Heartland
India - Radio Station Empowers Women in a Rural Heartland With shows that encourage listener participation, a community radio station in the Indian state of Haryana is helping women overcome deeply patriarchal attitudes. By Karan Deep Singh Reporting from Ghaghas, Bhadas, Sakras, Mandapur and Hamzapur, India Oct. 10, 2023 - The women . Learn More
Peru – Community Solutions Combat Water Shortages in Highlands – Gender
Community Solutions Combat Water Shortages in Peru’s Highlands By Mariela Jara -|En español LIMA, Oct 26 2023 (IPS) - The lack of water is so severe in Peru’s highlands that farming families are forced to sell their livestock because they cannot feed them. “There is no grass or fodder to feed them,” says Fermina Quispe, a Quechua farmer from . Learn More
Ukraine – War Continues, But Widows Tr y to Find Life After Loss
Ukraine – War Continues, But Widows Try to Find Life After Loss Support groups formed to help thousands of new widows see a dual role in healing their nation. “Our society was not ready to face such scale of grief,” one widow said. By Maria Varenikova Reported from Kyiv, Ukraine October 25, 2023 - Maria and her husband, Artem, dreamed of . Learn More
Vatican – In a First, Women Have Votin g Rights at Pope Francis’ Vatican Synod
Vatican – In a First, Women Have Voting Rights at Pope Francis’ Vatican Catholic Synod From online surveys to women and laypeople participating, Euronews Culture looks at how this year's Catholic Synod looks quite different from its predecessors. By Andrea Carlo The Church needs you!" October 2, 2023 - Written in bold letters at the top . Learn More
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