More: Gender Equality
Fighting back against violence against women – a stain on modern-day society
One in three women in the EU has experienced physical and/or sexual violence – around 62 million women.
Now EU policymakers have finally declared that;”...
Feminization of Politics: Claiming a Seat at the Table
Feminization of politics inculcates three basic paradigms to make political realms more inclusive; First, gender equality in public participation and institutional representation. Secondly, commitment...
Is there a gender dimension to poverty?
Poverty is a topic that worries all nations and governments around the globe. Every year, governmental and non-governmental actors come together in efforts to...
Afghanistan, Taliban and Women: A Tale of Gender Apartheid
Taliban leaders in Afghanistan are institutionalizing gender-based discrimination and violence. By failing the Afghan women, we are failing women everywhere.
In the novel 1984, George...
Now more than ever, Türkiye must accelerate its gender equality journey
On 17 March, the 67th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women concluded, ending two weeks of high-level discussions on some of the core issues affecting...
The Untapped Potential of Women’s Contributions to Peace building
Women's contributions to peace building have long been undervalued and overlooked, despite their immense potential to contribute to more effective and sustainable peace processes....
The transformation of Africa starts with our girls
“When you educate a girl, you educate a nation.” This African proverb resonates with the values passed on to me by my parents and...
Aurat March 2023 & Agenda Setting
In history, women are portrayed in default of men. The women in primitive societies were freer and more emancipated than those in advanced societies....
Pakistan’s Support from Girls education and importance of women progress in Afghanistan
Pakistan firmly believes that girls' education is one of the cardinal rights of all human beings in Islam, and it is committed to promoting...
Lifting Barriers to Women Employment Will Benefit Everyone in Azerbaijan
Authors: Sarah Michael and Peter Michalko*
Until recently, women in Azerbaijan were not permitted to work in as many as 674 jobs, across many sectors...