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Pakistani women and minorities have suffered deeply rooted and structural prejudice and violence for decades and more recently a surge of state actors and vigilante predators intimidating women human rights defenders at the forefront of battling gender injustices.
Palestinian women and girls with disabilities face double discrimination based on their gender and physical conditions which disadvantages them in education, work and daily life. Here, they tell their stories of struggle and resilience.
Disability rights: giving Palestinian women a voice Read More »
The international community grants children rights regardless of status, recognising their vulnerability. Yet in practice, unaccompanied children remain unprotected, as states often prioritise border control over the full realisation of their human rights.
Where childhood meets the border: a call for non-discrimination Read More »
Poverty traps in Kyrgyzstan – driven by underfunded education, healthcare inequality, and informal labour – undermine human rights, especially for rural communities. Structural reforms and equitable resource distribution are needed to promote social justice and inclusive development.
The poverty trap: economic inequality as a barrier to human rights in Kyrgyzstan Read More »
Amidst environments burning with hostility, violence, harassment, criminalisation, and political repression, the human rights workforce operates at front and rear under pressure. Coupled with experiences of injustice, urgency and institutional pressure, their psychological well-being is often threatened, at times to a disabling degree.
When mental health becomes disabling: supporting the human rights workforce Read More »
Burnout severely limits women’s ability to create impact within the human rights field. Left unaddressed women human rights professionals are overwhelmed and exhausted. Multiple steps can be taken for women to have a positive impact without burnout.
Women in the human rights field: navigating the path to impact without burnout Read More »
A Supreme Court’s decision has denied the right to same-sex marriage in India, raising questions about constitutional equality versus societal norms. The lack of legal recognition for LGBTQIA+ unions highlights urgent needs for rights, reform, and anti-discrimination policies.
Strategic investments in digital infrastructure, community learning hubs, and public-private partnerships are essential to provide all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background, with equal access to high-quality education and achieve equitable and inclusive digital education.
Gender-based discrimination in Palestine significantly hinders the professional and public progress of young women, despite their high levels of education. Societal norms, unemployment and violence further exacerbate these inequalities. Supportive policies, leadership training and community engagement are essential to correct this.
Gender discrimination against young women in Palestine Read More »
In the MENA region, the pronounced gender digital divide hinders women’s socio-economic equality. To prevent women from becoming second-class citizens in technology, a human rights-based approach to educational technology and changes in educational systems and cultural norms are needed.
Gender digital divide: The new face of inequality in the MENA region Read More »