All published articles with the tag "gender equality".
Global Gender Response Tracker shows that countries' actions under the corona do not meet women's needs. Photo: Pixabay.
Of: Hillevi Axelsson
The needs of women and girls are overlooked during the corona pandemic, according to a UN analysis. Only 12 percent of the world's countries have taken sufficient measures to meet the needs of women.
October 2, 2020, News
Mehdi rajabian setar مهدی رجبیان سه تار نوازی. Jpg "by Mif.dang. CC Search.
Of: Isabelle Hed
In repressive regimes, cultural expression can have devastating consequences. Composer Mehdi Rajabian has been arrested for the third time due to the Iranian regime's disapproval of his music. Privileged countries must act on the basis of their assigned rights and freedoms for those living under tyranny and oppression.
September 25, 2020, Chronicle
In the mountain village of Umachulco in Peru, women work together to strengthen their rights. Photo: Louise Gripenberg.
In the mountain village of Umachulco in southern Peru, women have joined a national women's indigenous organization called Femucarinap. They work to increase the community and strengthen their rights, which has led to increased hope for a vulnerable people.
September 17, 2020, Chronicle
While all focus is on the coronavirus, women's vulnerability is greater than in a long time in large parts of the world. Photo: Jeyaratnam Caniceus / Pixabay
For women's rights, the covid-19 pandemic could not have come at a worse time. 2020 would be the year when two important anniversaries were celebrated. The 25 years that have passed since the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Gender Equality in 1995, and the fact that it is 20 years since UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security was adopted unanimously […]
July 14, 2020, Guest chronicle
Date and time: 1 July, 12:00
The fear of being subjected to sexual violence is something that limits the living space of women and non-binaries. The macho culture is destructive and even men suffer from it. In order to break norms and change a deep-rooted structure, everyone in society must be helped. How do we find the courage to stand up to sexual violence? We'll talk about that […]
Date and time: 16 Oct, 16:00 - 17:00
Increased gender equality is one of the 17 global goals in the UN Agenda 2030. What does this really mean and why is it important? What does an equal world look like and how can we get there? How is gender equality work affected in times where a global pandemic dominates? How can we go from theory to practice? FUF invites you to online calls […]
Of: Frida Åberg
In connection with Europe Day on 9 May, EU cooperation became the topic of the week. A number of debaters mentioned that solidarity between member states is currently being tested - both by the corona pandemic and by a lack of respect for human rights in, for example, Poland and Hungary. Other topics that were debated were global trade and women's rights.
May 14, 2020, Current debate
Lack of good menstrual protection - like menstrual cups - means that many girls in Zimbabwe stay home from school when they are menstruating. Photo: Annika Liwendahl
Of: Angelica Broman and Annika Liwendahl
“When I had to go to the toilet at school, I waited until everyone had left the classroom. Then I stood up and checked for spots you know, the situation was just so uncomfortable ". It is one of the participants in a study on how menstruation affects girls' ability to participate in school education in Zimbabwe as […]
May 13, 2020, Guest chronicle
When schools are closed around the world, the risk of girls being exposed to violence increases, Plan International writes in a debate article.
Of: Ina Carlsson
The corona virus is still a common thread in the media's opinion pages, but in the last week the debate has been less about the disease itself and more about how the measures affect democracy and human rights. Debaters have, among other things, warned of increased violence against girls and human rights defenders.
April 29, 2020, Current debate
Despite huge sums of money, the large financial institutions - such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund - lack both gender glasses and an understanding of civil society. Now we have to make them aware of their shortcomings, writes Petra Tötterman Andorff on Kvinna till kvenna.
April 23, 2020, Debate