Japan – Often Misunderstood History of GEISHA A ban against tourists in Kyoto’s geisha districts went into effect this year. What triggered it? By Julia Shiota June 28, 2024 - For many, the term “geisha” conjures a striking image: a face painted bright white, a head of glossy sculpted black hair, and traditional kimono in an array of . Learn More
Call for a Feminist Global Economic Order
The Bretton Woods system of monetary management established the rules for commercial relations among the United States, Canada, Western European countries, and Australia and other countries, a total of 44 countries[1] after the 1944 Bretton Woods Agreement. The Bretton Woods system was the first example of a fully negotiated monetary order intended . Learn More
France – Divisive Hijab During Olympics
FRANCE – DIVISIVE HIJAB DURING OLYMPICS But for years, despite a strong backlash, France’s soccer federation has barred players from wearing conspicuous religious symbols or clothing like hijabs during matches. It says the rule, which was upheld last year by France’s top court, is in line with the nation’s strict secular values. Lina Boussaha . Learn More
Girls Demand a Safer Digital Future-Report
Hundreds of Girls Say They Face Online Harm at Least Once a Month WUNRN https://plan-international.org/news/2024/07/23/hundreds-of-girls-say-they-regularly-face-online-harm/ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Direct Link to Full 23-Page Plan International-CNN 2024 . Learn More
Haiti – Women Face High Level of Insecurity & Sexual Violence
Haiti - Displaced Women Face ‘Unprecedented’ Level of Insecurity & Sexual Violence 17 July 2024 - Instability in Haiti is fuelling a spike in sexual violence against women and girls as armed gangs continue their assault on the population, the UN agency championing gender equality said on Wednesday. A new report by UN Women reveals the . Learn More
Afghanistan – Banned From School, Girls Turn to Madrassas
Afghanistan - Banned From School, Afghan Girls Turn to Madrassas Kabul (AFP) – In a madrassa in the Afghan capital, rows of teenage girls rock back and forth reciting verses of the Koran under the watchful eye of a religious scholar. 16/03/2023 - The number of Islamic schools has grown across Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power . Learn More
Africa – How Can Women & Girls Advocate for Climate Action?
HOW CAN AFRICAN WOMEN AND GIRLS ADVOCATE FOR CLIMATE ACTION? Women across the continent, especially in rural and coastal areas, are paying a heavy price for the climate emergency, so why are they so often missing from key areas of influence such as climate research and national environment ministries? Ilse Kithembe sets out five ways to tackle . Learn More
The Global Assault on Women in Politics
The Global Assault on Women in Politics A More Misogynistic World Is a More Authoritarian World By Linda Robinson July 3. 2024 - This year, countries accounting for nearly half the world’s population are holding national elections. Instead of representing a triumph of democracy, however, the results suggest something darker: in many . Learn More
Why Gender Bias Persists in the Workplace
Why Gender Bias Persists in the Workplace By Alison Wynn, Emily K. Carian, Sofia Kennedy, and JoAnne Wehner Summary. New research provides insight into why there’s been little progress on advancing women to leadership positions. The authors worked with a professional services firm, which implemented training to reduce manager bias in . Learn More
Period Poverty – Costs to Manage Menstruation
Period Poverty – Why Millions of Girls & Women Cannot Afford Their Periods 24 MAY 2024 - Millions of women and girls worldwide still cannot afford menstrual products or access water and sanitation facilities to manage their menstrual health and hygiene. Periods make them miss school, work, and negatively impact their health, but it does not . Learn More
Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: Weapon of War
Conflict-related sexual violence, ‘one of history’s greatest silences’ Unfortunately, women and girls are often at risk of conflict-related sexual violence. During armed conflicts and war, sexual violence is used as a weapon to intimidate, control, and harm individuals and communities. It can take various forms, including rape, forced . Learn More
Gig Work Challenges for Women
Unpacking Issues in the Gig Economy: How Can We Empower Women? While gig work opens new opportunities for women, it also brings certain challenges such as socio-cultural gender biases. By Sylwyn C. Calizo Jr. Lima, Peru | 08 March 2024 It’s a clear, bright and sunny morning greeting Manila. And somewhere in the city, Gloria has been busy . Learn More
India – Manufacturing Jobs for Women
WOMEN IN INDIA FACE JOB CRISIS: ARE FACTORIES THE SOLUTION? As international brands limit their dependence on China by shifting some manufacturing to India, the trend holds the potential to generate significant numbers of manufacturing jobs— especially for women, who have largely been excluded from the ranks ... By Peter S. . Learn More
Elderly Links to Nature – Gender
ELDERLY LINKS TO NATURE - GENDER Eyes as Big as Plates is the ongoing collaborative project between Karoline Hjorth (NO) and Riitta Ikonen (FI). Starting out as a play on characters from Nordic folklore, Eyes as Big as Plates has evolved into a continual search for modern human’s belonging to nature. The series is produced in collaboration . Learn More
113 Countries Have Never Had a Woman Head of State
113 Countries Have Never Had a Woman as Head of State, UN Women Says Almost thirty years has passed since the passage of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action which sought to advance women’s rights globally — yet today, women remain starkly underrepresented in the highest levels of influence and decision-making. Commemorating . Learn More
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