- 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Every year, from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day), the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence call for global solidarity to end violence against women and girls everywhere Violence against women is a major public health and human rights crisis, affecting almost one in three women in their lifetime The
- Women’s incarceration rooted in gender inequality and violence
A UN Human Rights report highlights widespread gender-based violence, poor health provisions, and discriminatory legal systems disproportionately affecting women and girls in criminal justice detention worldwide
- The State of Women’s Rights - Human Rights Watch
From the United States to the Democratic Republic of Congo, women and girls’ rights have suffered serious setbacks But despite the challenges, there also have been improvements and victories
- Building a healthier world by women and for women is key to achieving . . .
To achieve this, health systems must prioritize women’s and girls’ health needs and their full participation in the workforce By creating opportunities for women to participate equally at every level, including in decision making, we can transform health systems, bridge gender gaps, and build a healthier, more equitable world
- Women and girls of African Descent: visibility is dignity and power
Three women of African descent from Brazil, China , and Iraq share similar experiences of resilience and resistance to mark the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent
- World Report 2025: Afghanistan | Human Rights Watch
The situation in Afghanistan worsened in 2024 as the Taliban authorities intensified their crackdown on human rights, particularly against women and girls Afghanistan remained the only country
- Afghan Women Continue to Fight for Bodily Autonomy
Since July 16, the Taliban have arrested dozens of women and girls in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, for allegedly violating Taliban dress codes
- Gender and health
Gender norms, roles and relations, and gender inequality and inequity, affect people’s health all around the world This Q A examines the links between gender and health, highlighting WHO’s ongoing work to address gender-related barriers to healthcare, advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in all their diversity, and achieve health for all
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