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Morocco – Photography by a Woman, of Women, as an Art Form

By Amanda Sealy and Daisy Carrington, CNN – November 7, 2016 (CNN)Photography has, traditionally, been a somewhat contentious art form in Morocco. Design, architecture, fashion -- these are areas where the country shines. Photographs, however, seem to make many Moroccans uncomfortable. . Learn More

Central African Republic – Can a Special Hybrid Criminal Court Prosecute for Sexual, Gender-Based Violence, Genocide?

By Philip Kleinfeld – March 23, 2017 Central African Republic - The first time the Séléka rebels captured Danielle* she was visiting the shallow grave where her husband, father, and brothers were all buried. Danielle had witnessed the rebels kill the men outside her home just a few hours earlier. . Learn More

Turkey Offers Legal Assistance to Turkish Citizens Affected by the European Court of Justice Ruling That Companies Can Ban Employees from Wearing Visible Religious Symbols as the Muslim Headscarf

European Court of Justice Ruling on Headscarves Sparks Ire in Turkey By Riada Asimovic Akyol - March 21, 2017 On March 14, the European Court of Justice made a controversial ruling, stating that companies are permitted to ban employees from wearing visible religious symbols such as the Islamic headscarf. The decision from Europe’s top . Learn More

Water & Children in a Changing Climate – UNICEF – Girls

Climate change is one of many forces contributing to an unfolding water crisis. In the coming years, the demand for water will increase as food production grows, populations grow and move, industries develop and consumption increases. This can lead to water stress, as increasing demand and use of water strain available supplies. One of the most . Learn More

Women’s Advocacy How-to Guides – AAUW

From a young age, we’re taught that most of what we need to know can be found by answering the five W’s (who, what, when, where, and why). But the most important, and often the most elusive, question to answer is the H . Learn More

Women in Politics: 2017 – Map Resource – Progress of Women in Government Leadership Continues to Be Slow

Inter-Parliamentary Union & UN Women - A unique visual tool to capture women’s participation in executive government and in parliament, the map of Women in Politics not only provides a country ranking for both ministerial and parliamentary representation, but also statistics on women in political leadership positions – Heads of State or . Learn More

HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS AT RISK – WELLBEING, RISK & HUMAN RIGHTS PRACTICE – WOMEN

Direct Link to FULL 4-PAGE 2017 Document: https://www.york.ac.uk/media/cahr/documents/Wellbeing,%20Risk,%20and%20Human%20Rights%20Practice,%20Human%20Rights%20Defender%20Policy%20Brief%201.pdf . Learn More

USA – Safety Net Project – Focus on the Intersection of Technology & Intimate Partner Abuse

Technology has a major impact on survivors of abuse. It can be used by a victim to access help, to strategically maintain safety and privacy, and to remain connected to family and friends. It is often used to prove guilt and hold offenders accountable. . Learn More

Tech vs. Abuse – Women & Girls, Online Spaces, Abusive Control & Coercion – Report

CHAYN is an award-winning, open-source project that leverages technology to empower women against violence and oppression so they can live happier and healthier lives. Running solely on the passion of more than 300 skilled volunteers from13 countries, Chayn leverages technology to address the problems women face today in a dozen . Learn More

What Countering Terrorism Financing Costs Gender Equality & Security

Direct Link to Full 89-Page 2017 Report: https://www.womenpeacemakersprogram.org/assets/CMS/Reports/TTPS-DUKE-WPP-WEB.pdf . Learn More

CALL FOR APPLICANTS FOR THE 12th & 13th EGEP

EWHA WOMANS UNIVERSITY – SOUTH KOREA CALL FOR APPLICANTS FOR THE 12th & 13th EGEP Ewha Global Empowerment Program Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea Application Submission: March 20 ~ April 9, 2017 To further meet the varied needs of participants, EGEP offers two types of program in terms of theme and qualification for . Learn More

Egypt – The Egyptian Woman: Important Steps & Big Challenges 2016

Direct Link to Full 15-Page English Summary: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwsERZCDkJWYN3ZXWDhjZUx6bUk/view?invite=CPCe1rwE&ts=58ce7f71 . Learn More

An Economy That Works For Women – Oxfam

https://www.dawnnet.org/feminist-resources/content/private-sector-development-agenda-and-women%E2%80%99s-human-rights-synergies-or-contradictions . Learn More

Egypt – Rural Youth Economic Empowerment – Savings Changes Lives for Girls

Safia and Yassmin are sisters who have had their lives transformed by Plan International Egypt's Rural Youth Economic Empowerment programme. Although woman’s empowerment has been at the top of Egypt’s priorities during the past decade, with legislative changes and a large number of initiatives . Learn More

Through Her Eyes: Women’s Struggle for Food Sovereignty

WhyHunger’s Newest Publication "Through Her Eyes: The Struggle for Food Sovereignty." We know that women are responsible for 60-80% of food production in the Global South and represent 50% of food chain workers in the U.S. Yet, women and girls are disproportionally affected by hunger. This publication honors and amplifies the voices of women . Learn More

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