Gambian Parliament Advances Bill to Reverse Ban on FGM

Politicians voted 42 to 4 in favour of the bill. This vote has sparked protests from both sides of the argument and brought strong criticism from activists, expressing deep concern about the future of women’s rights.

Advocacy & Policy, Violence Against Women, Health, Africa, more top storiesLara Gibbs10 April 2024Lara GibbsComment

Part III - A Spectre is Haunting Europe: Consequences and Calamity

The third of a three-part series into the rise of right-wing youth in Europe.

Advocacy & Policy, LGBTQ+, Violence Against Women, Europe, Health, The AmericasJoshua Edwicker10 April 2024Joshua EdwickerComment

Part II - A Spectre is Haunting Europe: Please Turn Right at the Junction

The second of a three-part series into the rise of right-wing youth in Europe.

Advocacy & Policy, LGBTQ+, Violence Against Women, EuropeJoshua Edwicker5 April 2024Joshua EdwickerComment

Part I - A Spectre is Haunting Europe: The Rise of Right-Wing Youth

The first of a three-part series into the rise of right-wing youth in Europe.

Advocacy & Policy, LGBTQ+, Violence Against Women, EuropeJoshua Edwicker4 April 2024Joshua EdwickerComment

Understanding Women's Poverty: Deprivation and Depletion

Women's poverty is a multifaceted issue that goes beyond mere lack of financial resources. It can be understood as a process of deprivation and depletion, where women are systematically denied access to essential resources and opportunities, thus preventing them from achieving a decent standard of living.

Advocacy & Policy, EconomyAishwarya Shastri4 April 2024Aishwarya ShastriComment