Situation of women and girls in Afghanistan

Women and girls in Afghanistan face widespread and systematic discrimination, particularly since the fall of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on 15 August 2021. Nowhere else in the world have recent attacks on the rights of women and girls been as widespread, systematic and all-encompassing as in Afghanistan. Every aspect of women’s and girls’ lives […]

Gendered inequalities of poverty

Women and girls experience poverty and inequality due to  systemic failures that violate their human rights. The root causes of gender-based socioeconomic disparity lie within  economic, social, political and cultural systems. Dominant economic models have exacerbated women’s and girls’ vulnerability to poverty. At the same time, women’s unique experiences of poverty have not been visible in traditional […]

Making sure girls and young women are always heard

Girls and young women are leading many efforts to make the world a fairer, safer place. But because of their gender, age and other characteristics, many face unique challenges to exercising their right to participate in public and political life – their right to be heard and listened to.Scroll down to discover what change is […]

Women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health rights in crisis

From stigmas around menstruation, to the risk of unintended pregnancy, criminalisation of abortions, lack of maternal healthcare, misinformation and denial of reproductive autonomy, women and girls face a stark reality when it comes to their sexual and reproductive health rights. Sexual violence increases their vulnerability, and when certain events occur, these issues are intensified. Beyond […]

Reimagining the world of work so it is equal for everyone

The world of work is not a level playing field for women.A significant share work in low-paid and vulnerable jobs with no rights or entitlements and the global pay gap remains persistent at 20%.Scroll down to discover what change is needed to make the world of work equal for everyone, and what you can do to make a difference. Challenges: persistent and new Women’s […]