Erdogan’s decision to withdraw Turkey from the 2011 Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combatting Violence Against Women is despicable
Violence Against Women and COVID 19
In formulating their COVID 19 responses, governments, NGOs and the private sector need to be far more sensitive to the special risks women face.
International Women’s Day: An Egyptian Perspective
How is it that young Egyptian men are often proud of their sexual virility? The Egyptian government benefits politically.
Dissing Canada: How the Saudis Beat Themselves
Multiple diplomatic spats raise questions about Saudi concept of sovereignty and its human rights obligations internationally.
The (Silent) Revolution of Muslim Women
Since 2000, 50 million women in predominantly-Muslim countries have entered the labor market.
Beyond Harvey Weinstein: Sextortion Around the Globe
Sextortion – the demand for sexual favors by powerful men – is especially prevalent in poor countries. It is the least investigated form of corruption in the world.
#SheTrades: Global Actions to Empower Women to Trade
It is time to unlock women’s economic potential!
Women in Congress: How Does the U.S. Stack Up?
The United States still fares poorly on representation of women in its national legislature.
Saudi Arabia: From the Eyes of an Insider
“Segregation” is the only way to describe the situation for women in Saudi Arabia.