Tag: gender-based violence
-
Afghanistan: A New UN Mechanism to Investigate Crimes Against Women and Other Atrocities
New UN Mechanism to Investigate Crimes in Afghanistan The United Nations Human Rights Council has decided to establish an independent mechanism dedicated to documenting and preserving evidence of the gravest international crimes committed in Afghanistan. The move aims to ensure accountability for abuses that have affected civilians, with a specific emphasis on crimes against women,…
-
African States urged to strengthen women’s rights protections amid rising anti-gender pushback
Overview: Africa confronts a growing anti-gender pushback At the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), a clear warning rang out from Equality Now, a leading women’s rights organization. The group urged African states to reinforce legal and practical protections for women and girls as anti-gender narratives gain traction…
-
PNG Domestic Abuse Survivors Queue at Police Stations
Introduction: a troubling reality in Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, many domestic abuse survivors face a daunting first step: reporting violence to authorities. For Fiona, a placeholder name for a survivor who shared her experience, the act of seeking help meant walking into a maze of practical barriers, social stigma, and sometimes unhelpful…
-
PNG Domestic Abuse Survivors Queue to Report Husbands
Facing the System: Why Survivors Queue at Police Stations In parts of Papua New Guinea, survivors of domestic abuse describe a daunting reality: reporting abuse often means arriving at a police station—sometimes after hours of walking or waiting—only to find a process that feels distant from their immediate needs. For many women and men who…
-
Ending Violence Against Women: Dignity, Equality, and Human Rights
Why ending violence against women matters Violence against women is not only a personal tragedy; it is a systemic failure that undermines dignity, equality, and human rights. Across cultures and continents, women and girls are disproportionately affected by abuse in homes, communities, and public life. When a woman experiences violence, it reverberates through families, workplaces,…
-
Ending Violence Against Women: A Global Duty to Uphold Dignity, Equality, and Human Rights
Violence Against Women: A Global Crisis Rooted in Dignity, Equality, and Human Rights Every year, countless women endure violence that shatters personal safety, family stability, and community trust. The issue is not merely a private problem; it is a global crisis that reflects broader failures in dignity, equality, and human rights. When a woman is…
-
What Escalating Conflict Means for Women and Girls
Understanding the unique toll on women and girls When conflicts intensify, the consequences are felt across entire communities, but women and girls often bear a disproportionate share of the burden. Legal, economic, and cultural discrimination that already limits their freedoms can be magnified in times of crisis. This means higher risks of violence, greater barriers…
-
Digital Violence Against Women: Global Crisis and Legal Gaps
Overview: A Global Crisis in Digital Violence Digital violence against women is escalating worldwide, driven by abuse that ranges from coordinated harassment to strategic disinformation. Despite growing awareness, nearly half of the world’s women and girls still lack adequate legal protection from online abuse. This gap leaves them vulnerable not only to personal harm but…
-
Women in Crisis: Prioritizing Support for South Sudan’s Women
Prioritizing Women in Crisis The recent speech underscores a fundamental truth: there can be no higher priority for our support than women. In times of crisis and conflict, women and girls bear the heaviest burden. From climate shocks to displacement, from food insecurity to the trauma of violence, women consistently face the most acute and…
-
Women First in Crisis: Prioritizing Support in South Sudan
Putting Women at the Center of Crisis Response There can be no higher priority for our support than women, a sentiment echoed by leaders and activists alike in the face of ongoing crises. In South Sudan, where conflict, climate-induced shocks, and food insecurity intersect, women and girls often bear the heaviest burden. This reality demands…