Tag: women
Iran ’s New Hijab Law: A Severe Crackdown on Women’s Rights
Iran has introduced one of the harshest laws on religious dress. It targets women and girls who fail to follow mandatory hijab...
Women Perceive Greater Economic Insecurity, Face Barriers To Social Protection Systems
Gender gaps in social and economic outcomes are well-known, but new research sheds light on how women and men perceive their economic...
Adolescent Girls Bear the Brunt of Global HIV Crisis Despite Progress
While the global fight against HIV has made significant strides, adolescent girls remain disproportionately affected. As World AIDS Day approaches, UNICEF warns...
Combating Gender-Based Violence Among Displaced Women
Over 60 million women and girls worldwide live as forcibly displaced or stateless individuals. They face heightened risks of gender-based violence (GBV)...
Conservation technologies to protect wildlife misused to monitor women
In a shocking revelation, researchers from the University of Cambridge have uncovered misuse of conservation technologies in rural India. These include camera...
One Woman Killed Every 10 Minutes: The Stark Femicide Reality
In 2023, femicide continued as a pervasive global crisis. According to a joint report by UN Women and UNODC, 85,000 women and...
Financial Support, Education Help Delay Teenage Pregnancies
A recent large-scale study from Zambia shows that combining financial support, sexuality education, and community dialogue can lead to a moderate reduction...
Women Entrepreneurs Show Confidence but Face Systemic Barriers
Women entrepreneurs across the globe show remarkable confidence in their ability to grow and manage businesses. Despite this confidence, yet, systemic barriers...
Women Lead in College Degrees
The number of women earning bachelor’s degrees continues to rise. Women aged 25 to 34 now lead men in educational attainment. In...
Only 8 Out Of 78 World Leaders At COP29 Are Women
While women and girls are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis, they are also at the forefront of crafting solutions. Yet, despite...
