More: women’s empowerment
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...
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...
Elsie Initiative Fund: call for proposals to continue investing in women’s meaningful participation in peacekeeping
At an event that brought together more than 350 representatives from Member States, UN organizations, academia and civil society, the Elsie Initiative Fund (EIF) launched a...
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....
Women’s mobility must be a key focus in urban policy
Historically, cities across the world have been designed to fit the needs of able-bodied men, or a neutral, often male, user. Yet, cities are...
Global Debate on Women Rights in Afghanistan
On 9 March 2022, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held an Open Debate on Women, Peace, and Security, during which the situation of...
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...