For the past 20 years, Afghan women activists have been at the forefront of justice for their loved ones in the homeland. From education to politics to careers, women leaders have emerged as trailblazers moving through the glass ceiling, together forging resources and rights to ensure a future where genderRead More →
Expressing their “solidarity” with besieged Afghans, especially women, as the militant Taliban took control of their country, angry Indian feminists questioned how long women have to bear the brunt of political upheaval all over the world. world. As stories of the horrors allegedly inflicted on Afghan women in distress spread,Read More →
Reacting to the collapse of the Afghan government following the Taliban seizure of power and the chaotic scenes at Kabul airport as thousands attempt to leave the country, Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, said declared: “What we are witnessing in Afghanistan is a tragedy that should have beenRead More →
Black women play a vital role in human rights movements in countries around the world, but they do not always receive the recognition they deserve for their contributions. This gap is reflected online at sites like Wikipedia, where only 20% of the articles focus on women and even less onRead More →
New Delhi: It is a common refrain in traditional societies that a woman’s place is at home and her primary responsibility is to take care of her family. This is even more true after childbirth when the mother is expected to be the primary caregiver. More existing research show thatRead More →