The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam then joined on 7 January 1984, Viet Nam on 28 July 1995, Lao . Learn More
EU Laws Do Not Cover Sharia Islamic Divorce, Rules European Court of Justice
20 December 2017 - A couple in Germany who divorced in a Sharia court in Syria cannot have their divorce validated under EU law, Europe's top court has ruled. The European Court of Justice said member states must decide for themselves whether to recognise "private divorces", such as those performed in Sharia courts. EU law is not applicable, it . Learn More
Beyond #MeToo, #TimesUp Has Broad Outreach & Legal Support
Beyond #MeToo, #TimesUp Has Broad Outreach & Legal Support The just-announced collective of more than 300 women actors, directors, and executives is attempting to fight sexual harassment in Hollywood—and, crucially, far beyond. For the most part, powerful women, wealthy women, white women. #MeToo, for all the progress it has made in . Learn More
Muslim Family Laws: What Makes Reform Possible
Direct Link to FULL 3-PAGE Musawah 2016 Publication: https://www.musawah.org/sites/default/files/Musawah%20Paper_Issue%202_English_FA.pdf . Learn More
Equatorial Guinea – Women’s Empowerment Challenges – Oil & Mineral Riches, but Few Benefit
Low rates in the labor force, poverty, discrimination and gender-based violence are just some of the adversities that women living in the Central African nation of Equatorial Guinea still face today. However, in the last five years, the government recognized some of these issues and agreed to develop new plans for women’s empowerment in Equatorial . Learn More
Imperative to End School-Related Gender-Based Violence: Teachers, Schools & Safe Spaces for Teaching & Learning
Direct Link to FULL 2-PAGE Statement: https://www.ungei.org/resources/files/CallToAction_FINAL_Working_Group.pdf . Learn More
Inequality in 900 Popular Films: Gender, Race/Ethnicity, LGBT, & Disability
Direct Link to Full 50-Page 2017 Report: https://annenberg.usc.edu/sites/default/files/Dr_Stacy_L_Smith-Inequality_in_900_Popular_Films.pdf . Learn More
Iran – Women Are the Force for Change – Protests +
January 1, 2018 - Iranian women and men continued their for freedom shoulder to shoulder on Sunday, December 31, 2017, and clashes and confrontations with the regime’s suppressive forces continued until midnight in more than struggle 40 cities. Women’s bravery and courage lift the spirits high among protesters wherever they are. At least two . Learn More
Indonesia – Building Safe Spaces to Support Young Women’s Participation in Local Governance in Indonesia
Direct Link to Full 20-Page 2017 Document: https://justassociates.org/sites/justassociates.org/files/pracpaper_youngwomenindonesia_online.compressed.pdf . Learn More
Gender & Resilience – Disasters & Climate Change – From Theory to Practice – Case Studies & Analyses
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Fostering Women’s Empowerment & Leadership – UNESCO
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USA – Key Gender Issues Research Findings in 2017 – Pew Center
By John Gramlich – December 28, 2017 Allegations about sexual misconduct by prominent men in politics, entertainment, media and other industries have reverberated across the United States in recent months, drawing attention to issues of gender equality in the workplace and in broader American society. As 2017 comes to a close, here are 10 key . Learn More
EU – Gender Equality in Employment Is Still a Distant Promise in Europe
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Afghanistan – Horrific Violence Against Child Bride Sends Shock Waves Across the Country
By Khaama Press - Dec 20 2017 New distressing reports have emerged regarding the violence against a child bride in Afghanistan sending shock waves across the country as violence against women remain a critical issue in various remote parts of Afghanistan. The child bride, Gul Hazar, who is now believed to be only 12-years-old now . Learn More
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