Hit TV drama sparks calls for reform of Egypt’s oppressive guardianship law
Under Guardianship, broadcast during Ramadan, highlights the issues faced by women and children after the death of a father Two Egyptian MPs have called for...
Category : Women’s rights and gender equality
African film-makers reimagine folktales as dark fantasy dramas for Netflix
The six films include the tale of an ogre who preys on women, a sci-fi Nigeria taken over by AI, and a girl on a...
‘Historic moment’ as El Salvador abortion case fuels hopes for expanded access across Latin America
Human rights court hears seriously ill woman denied procedure as advocates call for change in region with world’s most restrictive abortion laws Human rights activists...
Chile’s government pledged to put feminism into practice – has it delivered?
President Gabriel Boric promised a feminist movement but conservative values remain strong in the country One tumultuous year has now passed since Latin America’s first...
Kenyan senator targeted by online threats after period poverty protest
Gloria Orwoba attended a senate meeting in a suit stained with red dye as part of her campaign for free access to menstrual products A...
UN to investigate use of ‘parental alienation’ tactic in custody cases
Fears an increase in allegations, particularly against mothers, of deliberately alienating a child against the other parent in domestic abuse cases may put victims at...
Honduran feminist activists disappointed by first female president
Xiomara Castro has not yet fulfilled her promise to legalise emergency contraceptives and to address violence against women At her inauguration earlier this year, Xiomara...
Sudan campaigners demand action after alarming rise in ‘honour killings’
Reported deaths more than double in a year, with women attacked by male relatives for appearing to talk to men on smartphones Campaigners are calling...
Kenya elections bring new wave of female leaders to the fore
Record win for women is a cause for celebration as acrimony over the presidency continues More women won parliamentary seats in Kenya’s elections this month...
Sudan’s new community squad sparks fears of a return to ‘morality policing’
Fears the unit will enforce public order laws limiting women’s rights and freedoms amid crackdown since military coup Human rights campaigners in Sudan fear the...
