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Published on October 8, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

Colombia's Senate to vote on landmark bill to end child marriage

By Sandra Ramirez, Legal and Advocacy Advisor for Latin America and the Caribbean at Equality Now BOGOTA, COLOMBIA, October 8, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Colombian lawmakers are poised to cast their final vote on historic legislation seeking to end …

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Published on September 26, 2024 - 14:53 GMT

Gender pay gap in the U.S. widens for the first time in 20 years

Women’s lost earnings due to pay inequality amounts to $1.7 trillion in 2023. How will the next administration address this stark gender inequality? NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New analysis from the National …

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Published on July 10, 2024 - 15:35 GMT

South Asian countries urged to take action on widespread sexual violence

A new coalition of civil society organizations in South Asia is calling for reform of sexual violence laws to increase access to justice for survivors. KATHMANDU, NEPAL, July 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new coalition of seventeen civil society …

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Published on July 4, 2024 - 17:51 GMT

The Unfulfilled Promise of Equal Rights for Women and Girls in the U.S.

From awareness to action - the role of journalists in advancing the Equal Rights Amendment to protect the human rights of women and girls in the United States. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, July 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While the United States …

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Published on May 15, 2024 - 14:07 GMT

Women and girls in Africa face widespread discrimination in family laws

Research by Equality Now finds reform of discriminatory family law in Africa has been slow, inconsistent and hampered by weak political will and implementation. NAIROBI, KENYA, May 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Discrimination against women and girls …

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Published on May 13, 2024 - 17:21 GMT

Kazakhstan ex-minister found guilty of wife’s murder, case prompts reckoning on domestic violence

Recent law reforms in Kazakhstan to strengthen protections against domestic violence are welcome but still do not go far enough, and major legal gaps remain. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2017, Kazakhstan decriminalized …

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Published on April 30, 2024 - 13:42 GMT

Sexual violence in the metaverse has real-world impact on victims

Female-presenting avatars are far more likely to experience sexual violence, and victims' responses mirror reactions to sexual offences in the physical world. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, April 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the immersive digital …

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Published on March 8, 2024 - 20:21 GMT

Why Women's Rights Are Vulnerable in America

By Shivangi Misra, Global Legal Advisor at Equality Now NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, March 8, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The US government often takes a strong and vocal position on international human rights violations in other countries. But …

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Published on February 28, 2024 - 16:21 GMT

Lack of legal protections against doxing is putting women at greater risk of online stalking and harassment

National and international laws do not adequately protect against doxing, making it hard to combat and penalize abuse, finds research by AUDRi and Equality Now. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The absence of …

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Published on January 25, 2024 - 16:36 GMT

Pandemic of deepfake image-based sexual abuse requires urgent response from lawmakers

New research reveals the need for comprehensive legal frameworks to combat the production, circulation, and consumption of deepfakes worldwide. NEW YORK, USA, January 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The production of deepfake image-based sexual abuse is …

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Published on January 23, 2024 - 15:00 GMT

Mujeres y niñas enfrentan mayor riesgo de violencia sexual debido a leyes frágiles y presupuesto insuficiente en México

ONGs expresan preocupación ante la ONU por leyes de violencia sexual discriminatorias y recortes presupuestarios para servicios a mujeres y niñas en México CIUDAD DE MEXICO, MEXICO, January 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Al menos la mitad de las mujeres …

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Published on January 23, 2024 - 15:00 GMT

Weak legal protections and inadequate funding put women and girls in Mexico at greater risk of sexual violence

Women’s rights groups raise concerns with the UN Human Rights Council over Mexico’s discriminatory rape laws and budget cuts to services for women and girls. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, January 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At least half of women in Mexico …

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Published on January 19, 2024 - 16:16 GMT

Illegal to marry below 18 - Zambia passes the landmark Marriage (Amendment) Act, 2023

Zambia passes landmark legislation setting the marriageable age at 18, without exception, in a major shift in the nation’s commitment to ending child marriage. LUSAKA, ZAMBIA , January 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a momentous stride towards …

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Published on December 31, 2023 - 15:00 GMT

Climate change is putting girls at increased risk of child marriage

In Kenya, prolonged droughts fueled by climate change are causing financial hardship for families, with some resorting to child marriage as a coping mechanism. NAIROBI, KENYA, December 31, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Kajiado County, a drought-stricken …

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Published on December 6, 2023 - 14:30 GMT

Women and girls with disabilities experience higher rates of sexual violence and greater obstacles to accessing justice

Governments must strengthen legal protections and ensure better access to support and justice for women and girls subjected to sexual and gender-based violence. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 16 Days of …

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Published on November 30, 2023 - 17:12 GMT

Stalling at the crossroads of Artificial Intelligence - the time to act is now

By S. Mona Sinha, Global Executive Director at Equality Now, and Ivana Bartoletti, Co-Founder of the Alliance for Universal Digital Rights NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Our world stands at a crucial juncture …

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Published on October 19, 2023 - 15:24 GMT

Women’s rights organizations raise concerns with the UN over the US’s failure to uphold human rights of women and girls

A coalition of leading women's rights organizations is holding the USA to account for failing to protect the rights of women and girls in all their diversity. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, October 19, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States of America …

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Published on September 16, 2023 - 18:20 GMT

On 1st anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death, UN submission sheds light on dire human rights for women and girls in Iran

Human rights organizations urge Iran to enact major reforms to improve the social and political rights of women and girls in line with international standards. LEBANON, BEIRUT, September 16, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the first anniversary of Mahsa …

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Published on September 15, 2023 - 19:02 GMT

New 'We Change the Rules' podcast: essential listening on how to end legal inequality for women & girls

New podcast 'We Change the Rules’ is essential listening for everyone around the world interested in achieving legal, political, and systematic gender equality. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ‘We Change …

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Published on September 14, 2023 - 14:18 GMT

Comprehensive legal protection is needed against female genital mutilation & cutting in every US state

US End FGM/C Network and Equality Now are releasing new tools to achieve greater legal protections against female genital mutilation & cutting in all US states. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Despite …

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