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Gender equality goals off track as global progress falters
New global gender report warns that millions of women risk deeper poverty, violence and exclusion without urgent action

Editorial Team SDG5
6 days ago3 min read


Supporting gender equality for more just societies
Practical steps to bridge the gap between ideals and everyday reality

Editorial Team SDG5
Sep 133 min read


Ecofeminism in action: Marie Christina Kolo’s fight for sustainability in Madagascar
A grassroots leader merging climate justice, gender equity and local resilience in Africa’s most vulnerable ecosystems

Editorial Team SDG5
Jun 243 min read


Taliban’s latest crackdown: Afghan women working for NGOs face new threats
The announcement by the Taliban to shut down all national and foreign nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) employing Afghan women has sent s

Editorial Team SDG5
Mar 303 min read


Unsung heroines: 'Dones en lluita' illuminates women's fight for justice
In a world striving towards the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those concerning gender equality, justice

Editorial Team SDG5
Mar 253 min read


Imprisoned for a tweet: The ongoing struggle for gender equality and free expression
Saudi Arabia’s treatment of women’s rights activists continues to raise significant global concerns regarding gender equality, justice, and

Editorial Team SDG5
Feb 243 min read


Transforming lives: PF Ganesha’s role in creating safe spaces for women
In Kyrgyzstan, women from key populations those facing violence, discrimination, and health vulnerabilities often struggle to find safe, jud

Editorial Team SDG5
Jan 213 min read


Addressing violence against women through global collaboration
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, observed annually on 25 November, serves as a stark reminder of the urg

Editorial Team SDG5
Nov 25, 20244 min read


Powerful women entrepreneurs for sustainable energy solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa
The challenge of sustainable development is one of the most pressing issues facing humanity today. Global goals, such as those set by the

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Nov 17, 20243 min read


Plan International’s work in gender equality and conflict zones
In an era defined by complex global challenges, sustainable development initiatives are at the forefront of fostering a more just, equal, an

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Nov 11, 20243 min read


EU budget overhaul: Organisations push for gender equality in public spending
As the European Union prepares to reform its €140 billion annual budget, non-profit organisations dedicated to gender equality are playing a

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Nov 5, 20243 min read


The fight to end child marriage by 2030: A global effort
Around 12 million girls are married off each year, many before they even have a chance to reach adulthood.

Editorial Team SDG5
Oct 21, 20243 min read


Changemaker for children's rights: The inspiring journey of Payal Jangid
Payal Jangid defied child marriage at 11 and now leads a movement for children’s rights, education, and gender equality in India

Editorial Team SDG5
Sep 18, 20243 min read


A century of courage, activism, and legacy: Ruth C. Ellis
Ruth Charlotte Ellis, born on July 23, 1899, in Springfield, Illinois, was a remarkable African-American woman who made an indelible mark on

Editorial Team SDG5
Sep 11, 20244 min read


Geopolitics and women’s rights: A critical discourse
In the complex landscape of geopolitics, gendered narratives often emerge as powerful tools that shape both the rationale for military inter

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Aug 20, 20242 min read


From social media to prison: The persecution of anti-hijab activists
Hamraz Sadeghi, a 40-year-old activist from Tehran, has been sentenced to one year in prison for her vocal opposition to Iran's compulsory h

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Aug 19, 20243 min read


The power to choose: Egg freezing
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly influenced many aspects of life, including decisions surrounding family planning.

Daria Bilan
Jul 24, 20244 min read


Pioneering women's human rights
Women for Women’s Human Rights (WWHR) is a prominent non-governmental organisation that has been advocating for women's human rights, equali

Editorial Team SDG5
Jun 25, 20243 min read


Gender inequalities: Challenges and struggles
Afghanistan has long been a focal point in discussions of gender inequality due to its complex socio-political landscape and deeply ingraine

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Jun 14, 20244 min read


Expanding on Transgender Law Center's impact and evolution
Since its establishment in 2002, the Transgender Law Center (TLC) has emerged as a pioneering force in the struggle for transgender rights.

Editorial Team SDG10
May 24, 20242 min read
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