October 21, 2025
Mine Action: Advancing Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Iraq
Working in the mine action sector showed me that traditional constraints are created to be broken!” says Dina Khuder.
Advocacy & Development
Advocacy and development are effective tools for gender advocates, male champions, civil society, and other stakeholders to hold leaders accountable to their commitments on concrete, measurable actions that guarantee women can fully and equally enjoy their rights. These include the ability to exercise freedom and choices, go to school, live free from violence, earn equal pay for equal work, and meaningfully engage in decision-making and political processes. Advocacy groups can collectively put pressure their leaders for legislative reforms to protect and promote women’s rights and concerns, which may require coalition-building, fundraising, civic education, awareness-raising and consensus-building on key issue platforms. Influencing legislation itself may require convince policy makers and legislators to address specific issues relevant to gender equality and women’s empowerment, which may involve introducing or revising legislation and policy.
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October 20, 2025
ECOWAS moves to bridge gender gap in West African politics, targets 30% female representation
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has intensified efforts to close the gender gap in political leadership across the subregion, with a fresh push to achieve at least 30 percent female representation in national parliaments and decision-making bodies
“You Will Never Be Able to Give Birth”
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October 17, 2025
“You Will Never Be Able to Give Birth”
This report was written by researchers from the Organization for Justice and Accountability in the Horn of Africa (OJAH) and
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This report was written by researchers from the Organization for Justice and Accountability in the Horn of Africa (OJAH) and
Rights in the Digital Age
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October 16, 2025
Rights in the Digital Age
This report advocates for thorough protection of human rights in the digital age, emphasizing the strength of constitutional safeguards over ordinary legislation.
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This report advocates for thorough protection of human rights in the digital age, emphasizing the strength of constitutional safeguards over ordinary legislation.
Iranian protesters are making demands in charters and bills of rights
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October 15, 2025
Iranian protesters are making demands in charters and bills of rights
It’s been six months since the latest spark ignited mass protests in Iran — the death of 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian Mahsa (Jina) Amini in moralit
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It’s been six months since the latest spark ignited mass protests in Iran — the death of 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian Mahsa (Jina) Amini in moralit
October 14, 2025
Over 40 Advocates Trained to Boost Women’s Political Participation in Liberia
More than 40 representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs), women’s rights groups, gender advocates, and key national institutions have completed a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening coordination and advocacy for increased women’s poli
October 14, 2025
Think tank for women’s equity launched
UN Women India Country Representative Kanta Singh has launched a new think-tank aimed a
October 14, 2025
SA Showcases Gender Equality Progress at Global Women’s Leaders Meeting
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, is representing South Africa at the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women (GLMW 2025), being held in Beijing, China,
October 14, 2025
Sri Lanka pledges stronger action on women’s rights at Beijing Summit
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says Sri Lanka reaffirms its commitment to advancing the rights and well-being of women and girls, and to translating principles into practical action for equality and dignity.