Women's rights
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has released its 69-page manifesto for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, promising far-reaching changes to the state's economy, infrastructure, and social welfare schemes. The manifesto, unveiled by key alliance leaders, outlines plans to create one crore jobs, develop seven new expressways, and introduce
Women's rights
As International Women's Day approaches, women's rights activists are calling for significant changes to ensure true gender equality is achieved. One of the crucial areas of focus is ending violence against women, where activists emphasize the importance of prevention over response. In the UK, a joint
Women's rights
The United Nations teams across the Pacific marked International Women's Day, highlighting the achievements of women and girls and the need to enhance their lives through opportunity, inclusion, and equality. The digital revolution presents immense potential for social and economic outcomes but must be harnessed for good to
International Women's Day
The Moroccan government, in partnership with the United Nations Organization for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, has signed a protocol to promote decent work and improve women's participation in the labor market. The agreement, signed by the Minister of Economic Integration, Mr. Younes Skouri, and the
Gender equality
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the World Food Program (WFP) jointly celebrated International Women's Day 2022 in Dakar, Senegal, with the theme "Gender equality today for a sustainable future." The event aimed to demonstrate the potential and achievements of women in the
International Women's Day
On International Women's Day, the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) highlighted the state's vulnerable reproductive rights amidst the looming threat of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Michigan's dormant abortion law from 1931 poses an existential risk to women's health and well-being,
Gender equality
International Women's Day 2022 was celebrated by the ECOWAS Commission and the World Food Program (WFP) in Dakar, Senegal, with a symposium centered on the theme "Gender equality today for a sustainable future." The event highlighted the impact of various programs on the economic empowerment of
International Women's Day
As Ethiopia celebrates International Women's Day, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is highlighting the urgent need to address gender-based violence and hate speech against women participating in the country's 2021 national elections. A recent study conducted by the EHRC in collaboration with the United Nations
International Women's Day
As we mark International Women's Day 2021, the urgent need to invest in women and women's leadership in strengthening gender equality and women's empowerment is more pressing than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated dangers for the health, human rights, and well-being of women
Gender equality
In line with the theme for this year's international Women's Day, 'Women In Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a COVID-19 World, the Women's Rights And Health Project (WRAHP) has called on the Federal Government to include women in the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
Gender equality
As the world marks International Women's Day, key stakeholders have emphasized the need for effective participation of women in decision-making, elimination of violence against women and girls, and empowerment of women as priorities for achieving gender equality. Chairperson of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Abuja branch,
