More: Gender Equality
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The international community commemorates on 25 November the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women who are the most vulnerable segment of...
The Veil of Tradition: Patriarchy’s Enduring Influence in Pakistan’s Social Fabric
‘Patriarchy’ is a word that has become commonplace in modern society. What are the ideas that it embodies and is it so deeply rooted...
Human Security from Below: Efforts to Protect Sexual Violence Against Indian Women
"Human security depends on people." This statement means that security can be achieved through initiatives carried out by humans themselves to fight existing threats....
Greece has acted to counter violence against women, but concerns remain -Council of Europe
The baseline evaluation report on Greece by the independent expert group (GREVIO) responsible for monitoring implementation of the Council of Europe’s Convention on Preventing...
Women and girls continue to be killed, based on gender alone
Continuing violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations, a UN-appointed independent expert said on...
Women’s Health Security: Threats for Women in Refugee Camps
Women's Health Issues
Natural disasters and socio-political conflicts in a country are events that can disrupt people's lives and encourage the flow of refugees. Refugees...
Women in power: norm not the exception
The absence of women in senior leadership roles is a critical and multidimensional issue that needs to be addressed as the socio-cultural landscape of...
Gender gap persists on road to the SDGs
The world is falling worryingly short in terms of closing the gender gap as part of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) warned UN Women...
Iran: Draft hijab law tantamount to ‘gender apartheid’ say rights experts
A group of UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts expressed their grave concern on Friday over a new draft law in Iran sanctioning new punishments...
Beyond Economics: Assessing IMF Austerity’s Effects on Women’s Rights
In the intricate web of global economic policies, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) plays a pivotal role as a financial lifeline for nations facing...