Invest to Prevent: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2023
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a powerful international campaign that began in 1991 and runs from November 25 to December 10. This initiative addresses the pervasive human rights violation of violence against women and girls (VAWG). The campaign, led by civil society and supported by the UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE by 2030 […]
Structural Violence and Patriarchy in Contemporary Society
Structural violence and patriarchy persist as insidious forces shaping contemporary society. Statistical evidence reveals that 16% of women globally earn less than men, and only 22% of parliamentarians are female. This economic and political disparity reflects deeply rooted structural violence, perpetuating a system where marginalized groups face systemic disadvantages. Additionally, alarming rates of gender-based violence […]
Decolonizing Narratives: A Journey towards True Equality and Inclusivity
In the modern world, a person is considered well-educated not only if they have acquired knowledge or skills, but also if they have the ability to question that knowledge. According to a UNESCO report, only 12% of the world’s languages are used in education, and the majority of these are from Europe and North America. […]
Intersectionality in Conflict: Understanding the Unique Challenges Faced by Marginalized Women
The effects of violence on women are not the same in conflict areas across the globe. Knowing the interconnectedness of social categories like race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and disability – a notion known as intersectionality, is essential to comprehending the particular difficulties marginalized women encounter. In conflict zones, women from racial and ethnic minorities often […]