Tag: gender equality

The United Nations has praised The Gambia for a "monumental achievement" following the recent decision by lawmakers to uphold a ...

Namibia has made history by electing its first female president, a landmark achievement in a country striving for gender equality ...

Amnesty International has voiced alarm over proposed constitutional amendments in Slovakia that threaten LGBTIQ+ rights, labeling them a major setback ...

The Women, Peace and Security Act remains vital for advancing gender equality in U.S. foreign policy. However, critics argue that ...

In Kiribati, female election candidates are challenging the entrenched male-dominated political landscape, advocating for greater representation and transformative policies. Their ...

In Guinea-Bissau, poverty disproportionately affects women, restricting their access to education and healthcare. Advocacy groups highlight the urgent need for ...

Legal aid services in South Asia are inadequately addressing the needs of sexual violence survivors, leaving many without essential support. ...

In a landmark victory for women's rights, activists and civil society in The Gambia successfully pushed for reforms aimed at ...

The East-West Center hosted the "Women of Impact" event, honoring Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine for her leadership and advocacy. ...

The Center for Strategic and International Studies emphasizes that maintaining The Gambia's ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) is just ...

Lawyers have condemned comments made by Maggie Chapman following a recent Supreme Court ruling on gender issues. Critics argue that ...

Russia's burgeoning partnership with Niger has initiated a vital aid program aimed at supporting women with abnormal reproductive disorders. This ...

The African Development Bank Group, in collaboration with UNDP, is set to enhance economic diversification and foster job creation for ...

In a remarkable act of defiance, a 96-year-old woman has challenged the longstanding ban on female genital cutting in her ...

Amnesty International is calling for global support for women in Ghana accused of witchcraft. Many face violence and ostracization due ...

Sierra Leone is taking significant steps to ban child marriage, responding to international pressure and local advocacy. This landmark decision ...

Gambia has upheld its ban on female genital cutting, maintaining a significant stance against the practice. Reversing the ban would ...

In the Solomon Islands, UN Women Asia and the Pacific is spearheading initiatives to enhance digital security for women. By ...

In Djibouti, a coalition of survivors and advocates is calling for an end to female genital mutilation, emphasizing that “the ...

Court Ruling Redefines Marital Responsibilities in ⁣Divorce ⁤Case In a⁢ landmark decision, a recent ruling ⁢by the court has challenged ...