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USA – The Status of Black Women in the United States

Direct Link to Full 97-Page 2017 Report: https://iwpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/SOBW_report2017_compressed.pdf Link to 28-Page Executive Summary: https://iwpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/SOBW_ExecutiveSummary_Digital.pdf . Learn More

Poverty Targeting, Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment – Reduction of Rural Poverty & Food/Nutrition Insecurity – IFAD

IFAD – International Fund for Agricultural Development Direct Link to Full 12-Page 2017 IFAD Publication: https://www.ifad.org/documents/10180/0a8aa6f4-759f-4e92-acc8-6457763b53c7 . Learn More

Menstrual Cups Study Among Schoolgirls in Rural Uganda – Considerations for Menstrual Health & Management for Girls & Women in Low-Income Contexts

Drivers & Challenges to Use of Menstrual Cups Among Schoolgirls in Rural Uganda: A Qualitative Study Considerations for Menstrual Health & Management for Girls & Women in Low-Income Contexts Abstract Is the menstrual cup a potential solution to address the challenges surrounding menstrual health and management (MHM) . Learn More

Nuclear Weapons – Photos of Japan Atomic Bomb Women Victims

Japan – World War II Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima, August 6, 1945, & Nagasaki August 9 http://www.gensuikin.org/english/photo.html Website link shows multiple photos. JAPAN - PHOTOS OF WOMEN BURNED BY RADIATION & POWERFUL HEAT RAYS FROM ATOMIC BOMB ATTACKS The Heat Rays Burned the Clothing Pattern Onto . Learn More

Sierra Leone Enshrines Equal Right of Women to Pass Nationality to Children

The Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights joyfully welcomes the passage of Sierra Leone’s amended Citizenship Act, which now guarantees women and men the equal right to confer nationality on children. With this critical reform, only 25 countries remain worldwide that deny women the ability to pass their citizenship to their children on an . Learn More

G20 2017 – Gender Equality??

The Group of Twenty (G20) is an international forum that brings together the world's 20 leading industrialised and emerging economies. The group accounts for 85 per cent of world GDP and two-thirds of its population. http://nypost.com/2017/07/07/world-leaders-pose-for-g20-group-photo/ . Learn More

EU – Where Does Europe Stand in Terms of Corporate Gender Equality?

Isabella Lenarduzzi* & Christopher Skroupa** Christopher P. Skroupa: Where does Europe currently stand compared to the U.S. in terms of corporate gender equality? Isabella Lenarduzzi: Thanks to the Civil Rights Movement, the US were ahead of Europe when it comes to the concepts of privilege, discrimination and positive discrimination. . Learn More

Bangladesh – Garment Factory Blast Raises Continued Concerns on Workers’ Safety-Women & Tragic Memories of Rana Plaza Fire

Relatives of victims killed in the collapse of Rana Plaza and activists shout slogans on the first year anniversary of the accident, as they gathered in Savar April 24, 2014. REUTERS/Andrew Biraj "The recent accident shows that safety regulations process started after Rana Plaza is far from over and reforms need to be expedited" By Anuradha . Learn More

Spotlight on Sustainable Development Goal 5: Achieve Gender Equality & Empower All Women & Girls

Date : 05 July 2017 - Gender equality and women’s empowerment is integral to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This thematic spotlight is part of a series showcasing where women and girls stand against select SDG targets and was produced in support of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development at UN Headquarters in . Learn More

Complex Relationship Between Gender Equality & Counter-Terrorism – Historical Report of Former UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights & Countering Terrorism

THIS ATTACHED REPORT BY THE THEN UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON THE PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS WHILE COUNTERING TERRORISM WAS GIVEN TO THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN 2009. THE REPORT FOCUSES ON THE COMPLEX RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GENDER AND COUNTER-TERRORISM. CURRENT UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and . Learn More

Pakistan – Call to End Police Officer Brutality Against Women – Video +

ASIA HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT 2016 – POLICING IN ASIA – Asian Human Rights Commission http://www.humanrights.asia/resources/hrreport/2016 India – Pakistan – Indonesia – Sri Lanka ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. http://www.humanrights.asia/news/ahrc-news/AHRC-STM-074-2017 PAKISTAN – CALL TO END POLICE OFFICER BRUTALITY . Learn More

Call for Entry Submissions – Gender Just Climate Solutions 2017 Awards

https://www.judgify.me/genderjustclimatesolutions TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY IN ENGLISH, GO TO THIS LINK, REGISTER & LOG IN: https://www.judgify.me/users/entrant_signin/2147 Thank you to the financial and technical sponsors of the Awards: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2017 5pm . Learn More

Women & Extreme Poverty – Infographic

https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/Extreme-Poverty.pdf . Learn More

Making Trade Work for Gender Equality – GADN

Direct Link to Full 12-PAGE 2017 Publication: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/536c4ee8e4b0b60bc6ca7c74/t/595bc0383e00be98e37ea3dd/1499185211883/GADN+Making+trade+work+for+gender+equality+July+2017.pdf Trade has the potential to advance gender equality and realise women’s rights by expanding decent work opportunities for women . Learn More

UN Universal Periodic Review of Country Human Rights – Important Mechanism for NGO’s & Gender Advocacy – Call for More Focus on UPR Implementation

THE UPR – UN UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW OF COUNTRIES, IS AN IMPORTANT ADVOCACY MECHANISM & OPPORTUNITY FOR NGO’S TO REVIEW GENDER COMPONENTS OF INDIVIDUAL COUNTRY UPR DOCUMENTATION. NGO UPR SHADOW REPORTS CAN BE SIGNIFICANT INFORMATION RESOURCES FOR UPR COUNTRY HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEWS. THE FINAL REPORTS OF THE UNIVERSAL PERIODIC . Learn More

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