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- The Guardian — Global development
‘Defend our men!’: fears for women’s rights in Latin America over plans to counter gender violence laws
Lawmakers in Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, and Peru are debating legislation to penalize false reports of sexual assault and domestic violence. Proponents argue the measures protect men from wrongful accusations, while human rights advocates warn the proposals could undermine decades of progress for women’s safety and institutional accountability.
- UN News
World News in Brief: West Bank demolitions accelerate, urgent support for Sudan, AI hub to boost gender equality
- Inter Press Service
Family Law Reforms Are Needed to Advance Gender Equality
Ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, international organizations convened in New York to release new data on women's rights. The event highlighted how amending domestic legal codes can boost female economic empowerment. Advocates stressed that revising these regulations is essential for accelerating global gender parity.
- UN News
Gender equality woefully off track, new UN report reveals
A recent United Nations publication indicates that eliminating global gender disparities will require over a century and a half at current progression rates. The analysis highlights that institutions dedicated to advancing women's rights are facing funding reductions and institutional downsizing, threatening critical developmental goals worldwide.
- Inter Press Service
What it Means to be ‘Too Old’ and a Woman: Systemic Gendered Ageism and Loss of Belonging
In Incheon, South Korea, 87-year-old Chung Sun-cha sustained a broken arm after years of collecting recyclables to survive due to insufficient pension support. Her experience highlights systemic gendered ageism and economic vulnerability among older women, underscoring critical gaps in social protection systems for aging populations.
- Global Voices
The discursive function of gendered online hate speech in Kosovo
A recent Global Voices report examines sexist online rhetoric in Kosovo, revealing that two-thirds of derogatory digital comments target women in public roles. This systematic harassment primarily aims to undermine female participation in politics, media, and public debate, highlighting ongoing barriers to gender equality in the region's civic spaces.
- Global Voices
A mosque built by a transgender person raises questions about faith and belonging in Pakistan
A transgender man in Pakistan constructed a mosque to provide an inclusive sanctuary for marginalized worshippers. Despite this humanitarian effort, he has encountered persistent local harassment amid escalating hostility toward the transgender population, highlighting ongoing challenges regarding religious freedom and social inclusion in the country.
- The Guardian — Global development
‘They were told bikes were for men’: how Latin America’s city of cycling is breaking gender barriers
Bogotá is implementing targeted cycling initiatives, including infrastructure improvements and educational programs, to address gender disparities in urban transport where women account for a minority of riders. These efforts aim to dismantle traditional cultural stereotypes and promote sustainable mobility for female residents throughout the Colombian capital.
- The Guardian — Global development
Can promises on gender equality made in Australia help a 16-year-old cigarette maker with no toilet in India?
A 16-year-old girl in Karnataka, India, named Shazia Khanum, works in a cigarette-making workshop without access to basic sanitation. Her situation highlights the challenges faced by women in informal employment, raising questions about the effectiveness of international commitments to gender equality, such as those made in the Melbourne declaration.
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