Advocacy & Lobbying
SKOPJE/VIENNA/WARSAW, 25 November 2023 - Launching the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, OSCE leaders called on participating States to step up their efforts to eliminate violence against women and girls, end impunity and support survivors.
Despite progress made in raising awareness and strengthening responses to gender-based violence, it is estimated that one in three women have experienced gender-based violence.
In addition, the lack of accessible support services for survivors and the prevailing stigma surrounding gender-based violence, and the impunity that most perpetrators enjoy prevent survivors from receiving the support they need. OSCE leaders stressed that more needs to be done to ensure that women and girls are guaranteed their most fundamental right to safety.
Click here to read the full article published by the OSCE on 25 November 2023.
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(NAIROBI) – Amidst Sudan’s ongoing conflict, the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) has raised alarm over a surge in sexual violence cases targeting women and girls.
In a bid to amplify the plight of Sudanese civilians and address the war’s impact on women and their communities, SIHA is hosting a pan-African Feminist Peace Conference on November 22-23 in Nairobi.
The Solidarity Conference will emphasize women’s participation in decision-making and provide a platform to discuss the entrenched politics of gender disparity and impunity that have plagued Sudan’s political landscape for decades.
Click here to read the full article published by the Sudan Tribune on 22 November 2023.
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Whether it’s pay gaps, medical misogyny, an unfair division of labour or sport inequality, we’re constantly reminded that, despite the progress we’ve made, true gender equality still hasn’t been achieved. This imbalance extends into the world of politics too, with just 35% of women in candidate selections right now.
The reality is that women are the majority in life but a minority in government. Currently, the ratio of men to women in parliament, and on most elected bodies throughout the UK, is 2:1. Only 34% of our MPs are women, when it should be 50% for a truly representative democracy.
Click here to read the full article published by the Stylist Magazine on 21 November 2023.
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(KHARTOUM) – In a significant move towards advancing gender equality in Sudan, a group of prominent women politicians and activists Tuesday called for increased female representation in the upcoming general conference of the Coordination of Democratic Civil Forces (CDCF).
These women, representing various civil society groups, have launched campaigns to challenge the prevailing male dominance and assert their right to participate fully in shaping Sudan’s political future. They have specifically denounced the lack of women’s involvement in the Preparatory Committee of the Civil Front’s meetings in Addis Ababa.
Click here to read the full article published by the Sudan Tribune on 21 November 2023.
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The BBC has revealed its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2023.
Among them are attorney and former US First Lady Michelle Obama, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, Ballon d'Or-winning footballer Aitana Bonmatí, AI expert Timnit Gebru, feminist icon Gloria Steinem, Hollywood star America Ferrera and beauty mogul Huda Kattan.
In a year where extreme heat, wildfires, floods and other natural disasters have been dominating headlines, the list also highlights women who have been working to help their communities tackle climate change and take action to adjust to its impacts.
The list includes 28 Climate Pioneers, named ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28.
Click here to read the full article published by the BBC News on 21 November 2023.
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Turns out few things work when women aren’t working.
Forty eight years ago, women in Iceland took the day off. Those of us who were around then remember October 24, 1975 as the day the country shut down. Government offices, businesses, and service providers either closed or operated below capacity. Households were in disarray. Grocery stores sold out of hot dogs because, suddenly, dinner duty fell to fathers.
Click here to read the full article published by the Time on 20 November 2023.
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