Holocaust Memorial Day: remembering survivors of sexual violence
Today, January 27th, marks the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Azhar Giniyat and Women from Kazakhstan
At the beginning of 2022, the sudden rise of gas prices sparked the biggest protest that independent Kazakhstan has ever experienced. After the demands to … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Betty White
Not long before the world started to prepare for the leap into 2022, the United States lost one of its national icons. Often referred to … read article
Terni, Italy: Ordinance inflicting barriers on women’s self-expression
Eye does not see, heart does not grieve (Italian proverb) In Terni, Umbria (Central Italy), the Mayor Leonardo Latini has issued an ordinance that has … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Afghan Girls Robotics Team
Teenage girls from Afghanistan who won a variety of international competitions with their innovative robotics advancements are now considered “An example of hope, happiness, and … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Helena Dalli
Today marks the day of the Gender Equality Index 2021 conference, an online event during which the European Institute for Gender Equality will reveal how … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Natalia Gavrilița
On October 14, the parliament of the Republic of Moldova has ratified the Istanbul Convention, which is especially significant as the parliament is currently led … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Maria Ressa
It has been all over the news this week: on October 8th, Maria Ressa was awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize together with fellow journalist … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Francisca Van Dunem
Portuguese Minister of Justice, she made history by becoming the very first appointed cabinet minister of African descent. She worked as a public prosecutor in … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Reem Alsalem
Appointed Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences by the UN Human Rights Council, Reem Alsalem started this three year position on … read article
