Allison Sambo is a researcher and analyst with significant experience in applied, mixed-methods research and evaluation. She has worked in East and West Africa in both academic research and project monitoring and evaluation. She has experience developing and managing monitoring and evaluation systems for social and behavior change programs by UNICEF, UNHCR, USAID and private … [Read more...] about Allison Sambo
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American Airlines now offers non-binary gender options for booking
American Airlines has started offering non-binary gender options for fliers during the booking process, according to a report. The airline will now allow customers to book a flight over the phone and choose “U” (undisclosed) or “X” (unspecified) for their gender, USA Today reported. “We recently completed a system update to offer non-binary gender selections,”... … [Read more...] about American Airlines now offers non-binary gender options for booking
Fallon Sherrock becomes first woman to beat a man at darts championship
It’s a bulls-eye. Fallon Sherrock has made history after becoming the first woman to ever beat a man at the world darts championship. The 25-year-old Sherrock, of Milton Eynes, England, defeated the 77th-ranked male darts player, Ted Evetts, during the first round of the P.D.C World Darts Championship on Tuesday. “I am happy I made... … [Read more...] about Fallon Sherrock becomes first woman to beat a man at darts championship
Saudi Arabia ends separation of men and women at restaurants
RIYADH – Restaurants in Saudi Arabia will no longer need to maintain entrances segregated by sex, the authorities said on Sunday, further eroding some of the world’s strictest social rules as sweeping reforms take hold. Previously, Saudi Arabia required all restaurants to have one entrance for families and women and another for men on their... … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia ends separation of men and women at restaurants
10 MAJOR GAINS FOR GENDER JUSTICE IN 2019
Unforgettable moments for women’s human rights Feminist movements have the power to disrupt the status quo and radically alter the course of history. Despite new challenges and the rollback of rights for trans- and cis-gender women, girls, and historically marginalized people, we saw that when activists rise to the moment, they can achieve deep, lasting change—change that keeps … [Read more...] about 10 MAJOR GAINS FOR GENDER JUSTICE IN 2019