Civil Society

Over half of Arizona’s voters were women in 2020, according to a CNN exit poll.

Many women in Tajikistan are subject to all-encompassing control over nearly every aspect of their daily lives: from husbands, family members, and the state. This trend was intensified when President Emomali Rahmon on June 21, 2024 signed a law effectively banning clothing perceived as “inconsistent” with Tajik national culture.

Argentina was the only G20 member country that refused to sign a gender equality and women empowerment statement put forward by Brazil on Monday. The document includes a list of commitments aimed at “ending gender-based violence and misogyny.”

The decision has further tensed the relationship with Brazil, which currently holds the temporary presidency of the G20. An official from the Lula da Silva administration criticized Argentina’s refusal, calling it part of an “advance of the far right.”

16 October 2024, Ghana: UN Women recently published The Gender Snapshot 2024. While the report highlighted some positive developments, no indicator under SDG Goal 5, Gender Equality, has been achieved.

Data of all kinds reveals a little-discussed, future-defining trend: Men and women are going separate ways.

Launched during the 79th session of UN General Assembly, the UN Women Leaders Network unites a global intergenerational and intersectional group of women leaders advocating for gender-equal participation in leadership and decision-making.

Throughout its history, Pakistan has grappled with enduring patriarchal norms and cultural customs that confine women to the domestic sphere, obstructing their engagement in broader societal roles. These malpractices have translated into systemic impediments that create a challenging environment for women seeking to enter the political arena. These experiences are further exacerbated based on their identities, amplifying the challenges women face in their pursuit of political participation in Pakistan.