Women were at the forefront of the July 2024 uprising, but in the subsequently formed political structures, insecurity and social backlash gradually pushed them aside.
The language of politics in Tamil Nadu has once again taken a turn for the worse with the recent co
They are mocked, they are dismissed with jokes, they are humiliated online with deepfakes – they even have their very lives threatened. And still, as the poet Maya Angelou said, they rise. In this episode, Politically Aweh honours the fearless women of South African political life.
With women making up 52% of electorate, experts say candidates need concrete proposals to tackle gender-based violence and other issues affecting women.
Women are questioning their role in politics as online abuse, including death, rape and violence threats, continue to escalate.
Half a decade after the Taliban takeover in August 2021, Afghanistan has systematically dismantled the rights of half its population, making it a global outlier with no parallel in the modern world.
The event featured testimonies from young leaders, interactive discussions, and a showcase of impactful initiatives spanning mental health, arts, social inclusion and cultural heritage.
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) began its 10-