Beijing’s ambitious ‘women’s development’ proposals have raised concerns about a commitment to reducing abortions, with feminists and scholars pointing to the government’s history of control over women’s reproductive rights. On Monday, China’s State Council released its latest ten-year plan for women’s development. The lengthy document contained guidelines for China’s genderRead More →
Editor’s Note: The following essay is written by Dr. Susan M. Blaustein, Founder and Executive Director, WomenStrong International. As someone who has funded and worked with women’s organizations to advance gender justice, human rights and global development, I learned long ago that women always know what they, their families andRead More →
Women must be able to play a bigger role at the COP26 summit as the needs of women and girls are overlooked amid the global climate crisis, a coalition of feminist groups has said. The Women’s World Assembly for Climate Justice issued a call to action at the UN GeneralRead More →
Prominent women’s rights activist, poet and author Kamla Bhasin died on September 25. She was 75 years old. Activist Kavita Srivastava said on Twitter that Bhasin breathed his last around 3 a.m. Bhasin has been a prominent voice in the women’s movement in India and other South Asian countries. “KamlaRead More →
Kamla Bhasin has worked on development and gender issues. New Delhi: Women’s rights activist Kamla Bhasin, known to have been part of the “One Billion Rising” campaign in South Asia among other prominent movements, has died today. She was 75 years old. A renowned feminist and author, she had workedRead More →
Placeholder while loading article actions When the Taliban took power in Afghanistan last month, their leaders promised to respect women’s rights. But in the weeks since, the group has done little to allay fears that it will once again exclude women from politics and public life. Among its first targetsRead More →
As several states introduce legislation restricting access to abortions across the United States, the nation’s global influence as an advocate for gender equality is subverted. Outside the Supreme Court after the decision on Whole Woman’s Health vs. Hellerstedta 2016 Texas abortion case. (Adam Fagen/Flickr) This month, world leaders gather inRead More →
Marcia Freedman, an Israeli lawmaker who pioneered LGBTQ and women’s rights in the 1970s and started the country’s first women’s shelter, died Tuesday at the age of 83. The US-born left-winger was also an early advocate of the two-state solution, advocating for recognition of an independent Palestinian state. She divorcedRead More →
Afghan women activists are advocating for basic rights in their homeland as the Taliban increasingly exclude them from public life in Afghanistan, including education and government. However, some brave Afghan women have come forward and are determined to speak out despite the threat of retaliation from the hardline Islamist group.Read More →
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Artist and activist Sonita Alizadeh speaks during the ‘Girl, Uninterrupted: Increased Opportunity During Adolescence’ plenary session at the 2016 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) in New York, United States, September 20, 2016. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register UNITED NATIONS, Sept 21 (Reuters) – Afghan rapperRead More →
Middle-aged and mature businesswomen Getty “I believe I have unlimited potential but it’s not supported by others due to my age (53) as if I’m no longer relevant – hard to fight this prejudice when it’s all over the place.” unemployed woman in advertising/marketing Gender ageism is the intersectionality ofRead More →
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Middle-aged and mature business women getty “I believe I have unlimited potential but it is not supported by others due to my age (53) as if I am no longer relevant – hard to fight against this prejudice when it is pervasive.” unemployed woman in advertising / marketing Gender ageismRead More →
Texas’ new anti-abortion law is a “terrifying” reminder of the fragility of hard-won rights, pro-choice activists have said, as they warn of a “more aggressive, much better organized” law. [and] better-funded global opposition movement”. Pro-choice activists have scored several victories in recent years, including in Ireland, Argentina and, most recently,Read More →
This Raksha Bandhan, a group of women tied red sprigs to trees in the brackish waters of the Sundarbans. These mangroves had conscientiously protected them from the ravages of cyclones Amphan and Yaas. The rakhis they tied symbolized the preservation of that bond, invoking security from the strong winds ofRead More →
They also called for the investigation to be transferred to a specially constituted team of senior police officials for a fair and impartial investigation. A delegation from the Joint Action Committee of Women and Transgender Organization (WT-JAC) and human rights organizations in Telangana, on Wednesday night submitted a memorandum toRead More →
Think of feminist activist Kamla Bhasin and you will immediately remember the energetic folk number ‘Kut kut bajra principal kothe utte paani haan, ‘ which was made popular by the musical sisters, Prakash Kaur and Surinder Kaur, and was a crowd favorite at ancient Punjabi weddings. The song, which isRead More →
Renowned women’s rights activist Sonal Shukla died in a hospital in Mumbai on Thursday. She was 80 years old. Founder-in-chief of Vacha Charitable Trust, she had worked with adolescent girls and women since the 1980s. Popularly known as “Sonal Ben”, she had been actively involved in feminist movements for manyRead More →
Breadcrumb Links World Women News Local news The Taliban’s return to power puts the lives of women’s rights activists in Afghanistan at stake, according to two Montrealers. Author of the article: Maryam azimzadehirani • Special at the Montreal Gazette Release date : 08 Sep 2021 • September 8, 2021 •Read More →
Jamie Lee Curtis, who will receive the Lifetime Achievement Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday night ahead of the out-of-competition screening of “Halloween Kills,” responded to accusations that the franchise’s first film was “Anti-feminist” and “women bashing” at a press conference earlier today. Curtis said she thoughtRead More →
Kabul: A protest led by women’s rights activists in Kabul turned violent after Taliban forces prevented them from marching towards the presidential palace. According to Tolo News, the Taliban prevented the protests from continuing by spraying tear gas. Women in Kabul are staging protests, demanding their rights and representation inRead More →
After the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the nation’s women live in constant fear. Under the Taliban, a group of Afghan women activists seeking equal rights and decision-making positions in government demonstrated in Kabul, reported ANI citing a CNN report. A group called the Women’s Political Participation Network took toRead More →
The story at a glance A small group of Afghan women activists staged a protest in Kabul on Friday demanding equal rights for women in government and society. The group, called Women’s Political Participation Network, demonstrated outside the Afghan Ministry of Finance, where members of the Taliban were meeting. AlthoughRead More →
In a courageous rebuke to the Taliban, a small group of Afghan women activists staged a protest in Kabul on Friday calling for equal rights for women in government and society. Getty According to a CNN reportthe group, known as the Women’s Political Participation Network, demonstrated outside the Afghan MinistryRead More →