Turkey: The Return of the Women’s Matinee “Even my husband doesn’t know what I wear here or how I dance here. This is my zone of liberation.” By Meltem Suat 13 January 2026 - The heavy gates of a seemingly ordinary wedding hall close on a busy street in Istanbul. The city’s bustle is shut out, replaced by the throbbing bass . Learn More
Doubts & Risks Abound Over a Possible Merger of 2 UN Entities Focusing on Women
Doubts & Risks Abound Over a Possible Merger of 2 UN Entities Focusing on Women 29 January 2026 - Countries are treading carefully about the possible merger of two major United Nations agencies focusing solely on women’s rights and reproductive health as experts warn about the vast perceived risks of diluting the two entities’ distinct roles . Learn More
Afghanistan – As the Taliban Continue Their War on Women & Girls. Appeasement Has Failed.
Afghanistan - As the Taliban Continue Their War on Women & Girls. Appeasement Has Failed. By Gordon Brown 29 January 2026 - Major powers have renewed diplomatic links while others seek deals to deport migrants. And all the while gender repression is getting worse. Last weekend, on the international day of education, UN agencies sounded . Learn More
FGM – Fatwas, Faith, & Fallacies: Myth-Busting Female Genital Mutilation in Africa
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2026 – February 6 Fatwas, Faith, & Fallacies: Myth-Busting Female Genital Mutilation in Africa 5 February 2026 - Olivia Albert, 19, was subjected to female genital (FGM) mutilation when she was 14. She told the UN sexual and reproductive health agency (UNFPA) that she hid . Learn More
France – Lawmakers Approve Ban on Social Media for Kids under 15
French Lawmakers Approve Ban on Social Media for Kids under 15 By —Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press January 27, 2026 - PARIS (AP) — French lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, paving the way for the measure to enter into force at the start of the next school year in September, as the idea of setting a . Learn More
Haiti – Why the Crisis Is Deepening – Women & Girls Most Affected
Human rights: Women and girls at extreme risk Women and girls are among the most affected by Haiti’s crisis. Gangs routinely use sexual violence, including collective rape, as a tool of intimidation and control. The reporting of incidents remains low due to fear and stigma, and access to survivor-centred services is limited, compounding . Learn More
The New Global Struggle Over Gender, Rights, and Family Values
The New Global Struggle Over Gender, Rights, and Family Values Heated political struggles over gender playing out in several regions of the world are more than just isolated or temporary reactions to recent progressive reforms: They are a key front in a larger cultural and political realignment. Conclusion The current backlash against . Learn More
UN Warns of Rising Internet Shutdowns as Digital Blackouts Spread Worldwide
UN Warns of Rising Internet Shutdowns as Digital Blackouts Spread Worldwide By Vibhu Mishra 22 January 2026 - A rising trend towards government-enforced internet shutdowns – with at least 300 incidents in more than 54 countries over the last two years – is prompting renewed warnings from the UN about the threat these digital blackouts pose to . Learn More
International Women’s Day 2026: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls
International Women’s Day 2026: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls On 8 March 2026, rally with women and girls around the world to demand equal rights – and equal justice to enforce, exercise, and enjoy those rights. As we begin the second quarter of the 21st century, no nation has closed the legal gaps between men and women. . Learn More
Australia – Elite Female Athletes Speak Out about Struggles with Body Image & Disordered Eating
Australia - Elite Female Athletes Speak Out about Struggles with Body Image & Disordered Eating By Johanna McDiarmid – Sent to WUNRN Via Dr. Shirley Kaye Randell, Australia January 12, 2026 - From the age of eight Matilda Friend chased a dream of becoming one of the world's best ice dancers. At her peak she and partner William Badaoui . Learn More
AI Is Transforming Childhood – At Home & At School
At Home & At School, AI Is Transforming Childhood It brings many benefits, but also hidden dangers Dec 4th 2025|BEIJING, LONDON and SINGAPORE|. TEACHERS WERE baffled. Some of the children using Khan Academy, an online learning platform, seemed to be cheating at their maths assignments with the help of an unknown accomplice. An . Learn More
Protesters Worldwide Demand End to Violence Against Women – Photos
Protesters Worldwide Demand End to Violence Against Women - Photos The UN finds home most dangerous place for women, with about 50,000 of them killed by partners or family last year. 26 November 2025 - Protesters around the world have rallied to express their anger over the persistence of violence against women and to demand greater public . Learn More
Charting the Path Beyond Beijing+30: Reflections on CSW69 and the Need for Transformative Change
Charting the Path Beyond Beijing+30: Reflections on CSW69 and the Need for Transformative Change As the world marks thirty years since the Beijing Declaration, CSW69 became a critical juncture to ask: will states take the bold steps needed to truly fulfill the promise of gender equality—or settle for symbolic reaffirmations? CESR’s Mahinour . Learn More
Nepal – Aid Cuts Result in Girls Out of School & Vulnerable to Child Marriage
Nepal - Aid Cuts Result in Girls Out of School & Vulnerable to Child Marriage A short-lived U.S-funded education program brought teachers to villages where girls had never been allowed to attend school. Its abrupt end has left many of those girls without a path back to learning — and under increased pressure to marry. By Sunita . Learn More
Women’s Informal Enterprises Generate Jobs Yet Face Overarching Bias
Women’s Informal Enterprises Generate Jobs Yet Face Overarching Bias By Martha Alter Chen, Gayatri Koolwal, Françoise Carré, Laura Alfers November 25, 2025 - The world leaders who addressed economic growth at the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, need to overhaul how they view, measure and understand the world’s two billion workers . Learn More
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