Global women’s rights are fundamental human rights, which include the right to live free from violence, slavery, and discrimination; to be educated; to own property; to vote, and to earn a fair and equal wage. At the heart of women’s rights is the attainment of gender equality and freedom of identity, which continues to be a global struggle with persistent sex-based violence and discrimination in many countries, at all levels of society.

Below are some of our most popular news, articles, and podcasts related to global women’s rights, gender equality, gender identity, and rights violations.

Female NGO Leader Returns To Afghanistan

Listen to experts discussing, in February 2022, a women’s right to work under Taliban rule and the role non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are playing in negotiations to restore women’s rights.

How The Fight For Women’s Rights Became Polarized At The United Nations

Listen to experts discussing, in August 2021, the backlash and non-governmental organization (NGO) polarization that occurred in the United Nations over women’s rights and how this could affect progress toward gender equality, reproductive health, and LGBT rights.

United Nations Generation Equality Forum On Gender Equality

Listen to experts discussing, in June 2021, the United Nations’ gender equality forum. Learn how gender equality is at the heart of achieving global equality, sustainable economies, and peaceful and prosperous societies.

Turkey Withdraws From Gender-Based Violence Treaty

Listen to experts discussing, in March 2021, Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention, a global treaty to criminalize gender-based violence against women.

Criminal Conviction Of Saudi Women’s Rights Activist Loujan al-Hathloul

Listen to experts discussing, in January 2021, the circumstances around the jailing of women’s rights activist Loujan al-Hathoul, her six-year sentence for protesting, and the prospects for gender equality in Saudi Arabia under Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salam.

New Plan To Create Global Value Chain For Women

Listen to experts discussing, in May 2021, the global value chain and the resilience of women workers and women-led organizations. The discussion includes opportunities for a stronger global value chain, through joint investment by the United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Women Fighting Back Against Gender-Based Violence In South Africa

Listen to experts discussing, in September 2019, the prevalence of gender-based violence in South Africa, the lack of governmental action, and the organized women’s movement committed to fighting back.

Map Of Where Women Serve In Parliament

Read the report, from March 2019, from a study that mapped where women serve in parliament. Learn which countries’ Parliaments best match their population demographics in terms of female representation.

6 Countries That Have Full Gender Equality In The Work Place

Read the report, from a March 2019 study, that analyzed the elements of worker equality and ranked countries on that basis. Learn which countries have full gender equality.

Global Gag Rule Significantly Increases Abortion Rates

Listen to experts discussing, in June 2019, the Global Gag Rule (a ban on discussing abortion), the history of the rule, its effect on women’s health, and the fact that it has led to an increase in unsafe abortions.

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