Tag: Women’s Rights
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Australian visa nightmare: Abandoned brides from India
Introduction: A distant life under surveillance In stories that rarely make the headlines, hundreds of women in India end up as what advocates call “abandoned brides.” They marry men who later withdraw support or vanish into a web of legal and immigration hurdles that strangle their independence. Kiran’s experience—one of the most stark examples—unfolds across…
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Watched, scared and trapped: Kiran’s Australian visa nightmare and India’s abandoned brides
Overview: The plight of abandoned brides Kiran’s story sits at the intersection of love, migration, and bureaucratic nightmares. An Indian woman who arrived with promises of a new life, she instead finds herself trapped in a web of surveillance, delays, and an unresolved visa status that keeps her far from safety and family. Her experience…
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At the heart of change: Spotlight Initiative breakthroughs in tackling gender-based violence
Introduction: A mandate to center women and girls in policy Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most persistent barriers to gender equality. The Spotlight Initiative, a joint United Nations–European Union partnership, is reshaping this landscape by placing survivors and the communities that support them at the heart of every decision. Under the leadership of…
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Googoosh: Iran’s Pop Diva Breaks Silence for Freedom and Music
Googoosh’s Moment: A Voice for Iran’s Next Generation Iran’s iconic pop diva Googoosh has long been more than a chart-topping performer. Her career survived revolution, censorship, and a decade of silence that silenced a generation of fans. In a defiant recent statement, she declared that she will not take the stage again until her people…
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AWARE Leadership Change: Corinna Lim Steps Down as Shoon Yin Takes the Helm
Overview of the Leadership Transition The Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE), Singapore’s long‑standing women’s rights organization, has announced a leadership transition that marks a new chapter for the group. On January 1, 2026, Corinna Lim, 61, steps down after 16 years as AWARE’s executive director. She is succeeded by Lim Shoon Yin,…
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AWARE Leadership Transition 2026: Lim Shoon Yin Takes Over
Overview of the Leadership Change Singapore’s prominent women’s rights group, the Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE), has announced a leadership transition that will mark a new era for the organization. On January 1, 2026, Corinna Lim steps down as executive director after a 16-year tenure that saw the nonprofit expand its advocacy,…
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AWARE appoints Lim Shoon Yin as new Executive Director, Corinna Lim steps down after 16 years
AWARE welcomes new leadership as Corinna Lim steps down Singapore’s leading women’s rights organization, the Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE), announced a leadership transition on January 1, 2026. After 16 years at the helm, long-time executive director Corinna Lim is stepping down. Lim, 61, leaves behind a legacy of advocacy, policy engagement,…
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Africa’s Women Confront Rising Anti-Gender Pushback: A Call for Stronger Protections
H2: Growing Concerns at ACHPR 85th Ordinary Session At the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), held in Nairobi, Kenya, leading women’s rights organization Equality Now delivered a stark warning: women and girls across Africa face an intensified risk as anti-gender campaigns gain momentum. The organization called for…
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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…
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Javed Akhtar Demands Unconditional Apology from Nitish Kumar Over Hijab Incident
Overview: A Controversial Moment Moves into the Public Eye The incident at a public event in Bihar, where a hijab-wearing woman was involved in a confrontation with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has sparked a heated national dialogue on rights, respect, and political accountability. Veteran lyricist and commentator Javed Akhtar added his voice to the chorus…