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Published on January 23, 2024 - 15:00 GMT

Weak legal protections and inadequate funding put women and girls in Mexico at greater risk of sexual violence

Women’s rights groups raise concerns with the UN Human Rights Council over Mexico’s discriminatory rape laws and budget cuts to services for women and girls. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, January 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At least half of women in Mexico …

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Published on January 19, 2024 - 16:16 GMT

Illegal to marry below 18 - Zambia passes the landmark Marriage (Amendment) Act, 2023

Zambia passes landmark legislation setting the marriageable age at 18, without exception, in a major shift in the nation’s commitment to ending child marriage. LUSAKA, ZAMBIA , January 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a momentous stride towards …

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Published on December 31, 2023 - 15:00 GMT

Climate change is putting girls at increased risk of child marriage

In Kenya, prolonged droughts fueled by climate change are causing financial hardship for families, with some resorting to child marriage as a coping mechanism. NAIROBI, KENYA, December 31, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Kajiado County, a drought-stricken …

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Published on December 6, 2023 - 14:30 GMT

Women and girls with disabilities experience higher rates of sexual violence and greater obstacles to accessing justice

Governments must strengthen legal protections and ensure better access to support and justice for women and girls subjected to sexual and gender-based violence. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 16 Days of …

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Published on November 30, 2023 - 17:12 GMT

Stalling at the crossroads of Artificial Intelligence - the time to act is now

By S. Mona Sinha, Global Executive Director at Equality Now, and Ivana Bartoletti, Co-Founder of the Alliance for Universal Digital Rights NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Our world stands at a crucial juncture …

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Published on October 19, 2023 - 15:24 GMT

Women’s rights organizations raise concerns with the UN over the US’s failure to uphold human rights of women and girls

A coalition of leading women's rights organizations is holding the USA to account for failing to protect the rights of women and girls in all their diversity. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, October 19, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States of America …

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Published on September 16, 2023 - 18:20 GMT

On 1st anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death, UN submission sheds light on dire human rights for women and girls in Iran

Human rights organizations urge Iran to enact major reforms to improve the social and political rights of women and girls in line with international standards. LEBANON, BEIRUT, September 16, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the first anniversary of Mahsa …

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Published on September 15, 2023 - 19:02 GMT

New 'We Change the Rules' podcast: essential listening on how to end legal inequality for women & girls

New podcast 'We Change the Rules’ is essential listening for everyone around the world interested in achieving legal, political, and systematic gender equality. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ‘We Change …

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Published on September 14, 2023 - 14:18 GMT

Comprehensive legal protection is needed against female genital mutilation & cutting in every US state

US End FGM/C Network and Equality Now are releasing new tools to achieve greater legal protections against female genital mutilation & cutting in all US states. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Despite …

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Published on July 28, 2023 - 20:13 GMT

100 years strong, the Equal Rights Amendment's centennial marks a new intersectional era

ERA advocates gathered to celebrate its centennial and embrace a more inclusive movement for equality that champions the rights of all genders. SENECA FALLS, NEW YORK, USA, July 28, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To mark the 100th birthday of the Equal …

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Published on July 20, 2023 - 08:00 GMT

New report raises concerns about potential abuse, manipulation and inequality in the metaverse

A new report underscores the need for governments and regulators to take responsibility for protecting the rights and equality of individuals in the metaverse. LONDON, UK, July 20, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The metaverse has the potential to empower …

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Published on May 4, 2023 - 16:40 GMT

Call for governments to repeal personal status laws that discriminate against women

Sex-discriminatory personal status laws are limiting women's rights to travel freely, participate in public life & pass citizenship to their children & spouses. NEW YORK, NEW YORK , USA, May 4, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Women around the …

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Published on April 27, 2023 - 18:25 GMT

Senate Vote on Resolution to Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment Fails

Following the Senate vote, a motion to reconsider was introduced, which could lead to a second vote. WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, April 27, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Thursday, S.J. Res 4 failed to pass the United States Senate although the …

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Published on April 20, 2023 - 18:28 GMT

Washington State introduces new law to protect women and girls from female genital mutilation or cutting

The new law was drafted with input from survivors of FGM/C and takes a progressive approach to community education and accountablity. OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new bill to protect women and children from …

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Published on March 23, 2023 - 19:37 GMT

ChatGPT-4 reinforces sexist stereotypes by stating a girl cannot “handle technicalities and numbers” in engineering

Leading AI policy and human rights experts invite OpenAI’s Chief Exec Sam Altman to collaborate on tackling governance issues and dangers accompanying ChatGPT NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OpenAI’s artificial intelligence …

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Published on February 16, 2023 - 18:43 GMT

Call for governments worldwide to repeal laws that discriminate against women’s economic rights

Sex discriminatory laws that hinder women's economic opportunities and financial independence are making women more vulnerable to human rights violations. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, February 16, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Around half of countries …

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Published on February 9, 2023 - 18:15 GMT

Traditional Leaders in Liberia Make Historic Announcement Declaring Ban on Female Genital Mutilation

Chairperson of the National Council of Chiefs & Elders in Liberia, Chief Zanzan, has made a historic announcement, declaring FGM is banned across Liberia. MONROVIA, LIBERIA, February 9, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Safe Hands for Girls - represented …

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Published on January 25, 2023 - 12:01 GMT

Sexual violence laws in Eurasia enable impunity for perpetrators

Comprehensive legal reform of sexual violence laws and policies is urgently needed in Eurasian countries to stop perpetrators from escaping punishment. TBILISI, GEORGIA, January 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sexual violence laws in Georgia, Kazakhstan, …

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Published on July 19, 2021 - 15:32 GMT

End caste based sexual violence says National Council of Women Leaders in new campaign

Dalit women are subjected to widespread sexual violence says National Council of Women Leaders, a new coalition of women from marginalised communities in India. INDIA, July 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Council of Women Leaders (NCWL) is a …

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Published on April 13, 2021 - 11:19 GMT

Les organisations de défense des droits des femmes contestent l’absence de loi contre les MGF

Le Mali n'a pas de législation qui aborde les MGF, laissant les femmes et les filles sans recours ni protection contre cette violation des droits humains. NAIROBI, KENYA, April 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Plusieurs organisations de défense des …

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