Millions of people are denied their right to say no to sex, or yes to the choice of a partner in marriage, or to the right moment to have a child. Depriving women and girls of bodily autonomy causes and reinforces inequalities and violence, all of which arise from gender discrimination. By contrast, when women […]
New UNFPA report highlights how Nepali women are denied bodily autonomy Read Post »
From legislative loopholes to cultural norms, women worldwide still face barriers in accessing land, researchers said on Thursday, despite evidence that tenure rights can protect them from the worsening effects of climate change. Women make up more than half the global population that relies almost exclusively on land and natural resources for a livelihood. Yet
‘Seat at the table’: Women’s land rights seen as key to climate fight Read Post »
Afghan woman Laleh Osmany has been campaigning for years for a change to the age-old custom of officially identifying people by the names of their fathers, calling for mothers’ names to be included on identity cards. But her “Where Is My Name?” campaign, which finally brought a change in the law last week, has stirred
In the name of the mother: Afghan woman wins recognition, sparks Taliban opposition Read Post »
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