Global Fund for Women is excited to be heading to Vancouver, Canada to participate in Women Deliver 2019, the world’s largest conference on gender equality and the health, rights, and wellbeing of girls and women. If you’ll be there too, join us for some of our key events, … [Read more...] about See you at Women Deliver!
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Japanese women want a law banning high heel dress code
A social media campaign against dress codes and expectations that women wear high heels at work has gone viral in Japan, with thousands joining the #KuToo movement. … [Read more...] about Japanese women want a law banning high heel dress code
South African president’s new cabinet is 50 percent women
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s president on Wednesday named a trimmed-down cabinet that is 50 percent women, making the country one of the few in the world to be “gender-balanced.” President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement followed similar moves by Ethiopia and Rwanda last year. … [Read more...] about South African president’s new cabinet is 50 percent women
Women and Girls with Disabilities: Needs of survivors of gender-based violence and services offered to them – occupied Palestinian territory
The objective of this study was to map the available services; analyze major gaps and challenges related to service delivery; identify roles and responsibilities of stakeholders and service providers, including stakeholder coordination, legislation and policies, capacity, … [Read more...] about Women and Girls with Disabilities: Needs of survivors of gender-based violence and services offered to them – occupied Palestinian territory
Women in Bolivia using theater to fight gender-based violence
LA PAZ, Bolivia — On stage, amid the hubbub of a Bolivian street market, women recount their stories of abuse at the hands of men. But the violence depicted in the play isn’t just make-believe for the 22 indigenous actresses: It’s based on their own real-life experiences. … [Read more...] about Women in Bolivia using theater to fight gender-based violence