Category: Gender Equality and Women’s Rights
Explore the fight for gender equality and women’s rights, from policy changes to grassroots activism. Learn about key issues like pay equity, reproductive rights, and representation in leadership, and discover ways to advocate for a more just and inclusive world.
Access to Contraception: A Global Challenge
Read more: Access to Contraception: A Global ChallengeMillions of Women Are Left Without Contraceptive Access The Numbers Don’t Lie: In 2021, 9% of the 1.9 billion women of reproductive age worldwide had unmet needs for contraception—that’s nearly 171 million women who couldn’t access birth control despite wanting to prevent pregnancy (UNFPA, 2022). This crisis isn’t just about family planning; it’s about gender…
What Were You Wearing? Victim-Blaming in Cases of Sexual Violence
Read more: What Were You Wearing? Victim-Blaming in Cases of Sexual ViolenceUnraveling the Truth Behind Belgium’s “What Were You Wearing?” Exhibition The “What Were You Wearing?” exhibition in Belgium is a powerful statement against victim-blaming in cases of sexual violence. Inspired by a project that originated in the U.S., the exhibition showcases the clothing worn by sexual assault survivors at the time of their attacks. This…
Women Are Receiving Harsher Prison Sentences for Abortions Than Sexual Assault Convictions – Read that again
Read more: Women Are Receiving Harsher Prison Sentences for Abortions Than Sexual Assault Convictions – Read that againWoman are receiving harsher prison sentences for abortions than those are are convicted of sexual assault. Yeah… You read that correctly. When it comes to the justice system, fairness and equality should be at the forefront. But shocking data reveals a troubling disparity: women involved in abortion-related cases are sometimes handed longer prison sentences than…
Women are Paid 20% Less than Men for the Same Work!?
Read more: Women are Paid 20% Less than Men for the Same Work!?When we talk about equality in the workplace, one statistic should raise a red flag for everyone: women are paid, on average, 20% less than men for the same work. This figure, although slightly varying depending on the country and industry, has remained stubbornly consistent for decades. While the gender pay gap has narrowed in some…
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