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- 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
Today, for International Women’s Day, Human Rights Watch’s Women’s Rights Division Director Macarena Sáez speaks with Amy Braunschweiger about the best and worst of women’s rights last
- Dismantling barriers to womens leadership in building peace
All over the world, women are building peace in their communities — often behind the scenes Dismantling discrimination and barriers to a meaningful participation of women in peacebuilding is key to lasting solutions
- 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
- International Women’s Day 2025 | OHCHR
International Women’s Day 2025“Her Rights, Our Future, Right Now” is the theme chosen by UN Human Rights to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 Progress on women’s rights and gender equality, driven by powerful feminist movements and women’s rights activists across the globe, have profoundly transformed our societies, making them fairer, more resilient and peaceful Gender
- 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
- WHO issues first global guideline to improve pregnancy care for women . . .
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its first-ever global guideline on the management of sickle cell disease (SCD) during pregnancy, addressing a critical and growing health challenge that can have life-threatening consequences for both women and babies
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