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https://eca.unwomen.org/en/stories/explainer/2026/02/supporting-women-in-ukraine-five-ways-un-women-delivers-critical-aid-and-services
February 23, 2026
Supporting women in Ukraine: Five ways UN Women delivers critical aid and services

Four years have passed since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Daily life is a struggle to survive and tackle economic insecurity, power outages during brutal winters, constant security risks, and displacement.

But this is only half the story.

February 23, 2026
UN experts urge urgent action to protect women in prisons and curb over-criminalisation ahead of CSW70

GENEVA – UN human rights experts* today urged Member States to take action to strengthen protections for women and girls in criminal justice systems, warning that access to justice, safety and dignity for women deprived of their liberty remains gravely

February 20, 2026
Women with disabilities remain especially vulnerable amid Kenya's combative politics

Women with disabilities persevere for political recognition and representation, confronting severe stigma and systemic barriers amid Kenya's increasingly combative and male-dominated political arena.

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/why-kenyan-women-pay-more-to-enter-politics-5365174
February 20, 2026
Why Kenyan women pay more to enter politics

Every election year, Kenya has the same conversation. Where are the women? Why are so few of them on the ballot? And the answers tend to point back at women themselves, their confidence, their readiness and their willingness to step forward.

https://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/headlines/ex-gambian-parliamentarian-calls-for-empowerment-of-women-in-politics
February 20, 2026
Ex-Gambian parliamentarian calls for empowerment of women in politics

Women contribute socially, economically and culturally, yet their voices are not adequately reflected in governance. Increasing women’s participation strengthens democracy and inclusive development,’’ the seasoned parliamentarian stated.

https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/local-news/virtual-panel-discussion-encourages-women-to-run-for-politics-11893986
February 20, 2026
Virtual panel discussion encourages women to run for politics

As communities across Ontario prepare for the 2026 municipal elections, Run Where You Are – Say Yes! is calling on women and gender-diverse people to take the next step toward public leadership.

https://www.thesudburystar.com/news/run-where-you-are-to-host-event-promoting-women-in-politics
February 20, 2026
Run Where You Are to host event promoting women in politics

This free, non-partisan event will take place on Feb. 24 from 7-8:30 p.m. EST, and is open to participants across the province.

https://globalvoices.org/2025/12/23/sixteen-days-of-activism-amid-the-rise-of-digital-harm-across-africa/
February 20, 2026
Sixteen days of activism amid the rise of digital harm across Africa

For Kgomotso Modise, a South African journalist covering courts and criminal justice, online harassment has

https://globalvoices.org/2025/12/28/learning-feminism-before-knowing-its-name-verses-story-from-myanmar/
February 20, 2026
Learning feminism before knowing its name: Verse’s story from Myanmar

Exile Hub is one of Global Voices’ partners in Southeast Asia, emerging in response to the 2021 coup in Myanmar, focusing on empowering journalists and human rights defenders.