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Missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls: The Facts

A report released by the RCMP earlier this year marks the first time that police in Canada have attempted, at...

Fears mount that Saudi women human rights defender Loujain al-Hathloul could face lengthy prison sentence

BREAKING NEWS – Loujain was convicted on December 28. Read here for further details. Thirty-one year old Loujain al-Hathloul is...

Afghanistan: Women’s rights must not be compromised in peace process

Any compromise on women’s rights in a peace deal between the Afghan government and the Taliban would betray two decades...

Open Letter to W20 Participants: Demand the Release of jailed Saudi Women Activists

On 20-22 October, Saudi Arabia will host the Women20 (W20) Summit which according to the W20’s official website “will bring...

Twitter still failing women over online violence and abuse

Twitter is still not doing enough to protect women from online violence and abuse, despite repeated promises to do so,...

PRIDE 2020: What has Pride got to do with police violence and racism?

By Daniella Barreto WHAT IS PRIDE? Pride is a celebration of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Every year these communities host events to...

Europe: Millions of women and girls facing increasing insecurity and violence amidst Covid-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased levels of insecurity and violence against women across Europe and, without focused government attention, risks...

Women’s rights, gender justice must be at heart of global COVID-19 response

Women make up 70% of health care workers globally, putting their lives at risk caring for those infected by COVID-19....

Women’s rights and COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating existing gender inequalities as lockdowns lead to higher rates of gender-based violence, less access to...

Missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls: Understanding the numbers

A report released by the RCMP earlier this year marks the first time that police in Canada have attempted, at...

Women around the world continue to challenge misogynist and sexist discourses and policies

Amnesty International will participate in the demonstrations on 8th March alongside women’s movements fighting for the protection and ongoing promotion...

“If governments don’t act we will continue to die and experience violence”: In conversation with MMIWG activist Hilda Anderson-Pyrz

Hilda Anderson-Pyrz is from O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation in northern Manitoba, a community located on South Indian Lake, which was once...

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