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Millions of women and girls throughout the African continent are still subjected to female genital mutilation with devastating consequences of lifelong pain and trauma. The international community must help African states battling centuries of prejudice to eradicate this brutal practice.
Female Genital Mutilation: Freeing African women from the shadow of the knife Read More »
In modern Armenia, homophobic attitudes prevail, supported by state ignorance about prejudice against LGBTQIA+ people, hate speech propagated by executives, church representatives and public intolerance. Marginalised groups experience regular verbal, physical and sexual harassment, family violence and police threats, violating their fundamental rights.
Life of sexual minorities in the realm of Armenia 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.
Balkans medical professionals routinely subject women to unnecessary violence and humiliation whilst they are in labour, resulting in lasting injury, trauma, miscarriages and deaths of newborn infants. States must ensure women can give birth safely in a supportive atmosphere.
Becoming a mother in the Balkans: How happiest day can turn into worst nightmare Read More »
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 »
In a context of insecurity and health crisis, along with the criminalisation of acts between people of the same sex, in Morocco LGBTIQ+ rights to life, freedom from discrimination, and freedom of expression and association are violated. Affected people have mainly fled to Germany, despite the hardships in this ‘Eldorado’ state.
The femicide of Giulia Cecchettin provoked massive reactions in Italy. With unprecedented strength, social movements and the political sphere addressed the direct responsibility of patriarchal culture. Nonetheless, the government was not ready to answer this social challenge.
Giulia Cecchettin’s murder: the femicide that awoke Italy to its patriarchal reality Read More »
After 12 years of social and democratic erosion under previous regimes, Xiomara Castro´s government has the chance to make structural transformations in Honduras. It is worth exploring three main axes to analyse what the new government has done and what needs to be done.
Challenges, Lights and Shadows of Xiomara Castro’s Government in Honduras Read More »
Wartime sexual violence serves as a tool for constructing and negotiating power among various cultural, religious, and ethnic groups. Consequently, it is of utmost importance to address all forms of sexual violence that occurred during the war in Kosova, regardless of the gender of the victims.
It happened to boys and men too Read More »