The United States ranks 19th as the most dangerous country for women, 11th in maternal mortality, 30th in closing the gender pay gap, 75th in women’s political representation, Equal access to health care is woefully lacking. But she always understood that: Feminist movements around the world hold answers to some of America’s most intractable problems. Mr. Global We focus on feminists around the world.
US
+ Reproductive experts around the world are ‘sounding the alarm’ about reproductive rights in the US
On December 11, international experts and leading advocates gathered for a virtual press conference to discuss the current state of reproductive rights in the United States.
The conference, held just after the 75th International Human Rights Day, explained that “fundamental human rights in the United States have been regressed since the overturning of human rights treaties.” Roe vs. WadeIt outlines immediate solutions to restore and advance human rights at this critical moment. ”
The event was hosted by Dr. Anu Kumar, President and CEO of lpas, an international organization working to expand access to abortion and contraception globally.
Dr. Kumar spoke to Akhila Radhakrishnan, Director of the Global Justice Center, and Payal Shah, Director of the Program on Sexual Violence in Conflict Areas, about how the United States lags behind on the international stage and how conflicts around the world and the implications of this democratic backsliding for supporters of the fight.” It’s an anti-rights movement. ”
Nevertheless, as Dr. Kumar points out, “All U.S. voting efforts on abortion rights have been successful. The American people have defended abortion rights everywhere. I think the people have woken up. I feel optimistic.”
Afghanistan
+ Taliban arrest woman for wearing ‘bad hijab’
On January 4, a Taliban spokesperson confirmed that the group had arrested a woman in Kabul for wearing a “vicious hijab.” This is the first confirmed case of a woman being jailed for dress code violations since the Taliban took power in 2021.
Abdul Ghaffar Farooq, a spokesman for the Deputy Ministry of Virtue, did not provide details on the number of arrests or the definition of “bad hijab.” “For almost two and a half years, the ministry has been hearing complaints that women in the capital and provinces are not wearing the correct hijab,” he said.
“It’s a select few women who are promoting the bad idea of hijab in Muslim societies,” Farouk told the ABC. “They violated Islamic values.”
Turkiye
+ Gender equality mainstreaming programs emerge in response to devastating earthquakes
The Gender Equality Mainstreaming Program, a joint initiative by the Community Volunteer Foundation and UN Women, aims to empower young women affected by the February 2023 earthquake in Kahramanmaras. We address gender disparities through an 18-month training program and provide support centres. Increasing awareness and resilience among affected youth.
“We have seen that the burden on young women is increasing due to the earthquake,” Gender Equality Program Specialist Hazar Günel told UN Women. “Young women found themselves taking on the responsibility of caring for the elderly, the disabled, and children. This made it difficult for them to continue their education or find employment. In addition, they have lost social opportunities. To address these issues, we have established a support center for the psychosocial well-being of affected young people, especially young women. ”
The program is 18 months long and is aimed at youth ages 17-25.
Spain
+ Feminists in Madrid protest outside the Ministry of Equality
A group of feminist activists stood outside the Equality Ministry last week to protest the systematic oppression faced by women in Spain.
According to the Feminist Giant, protesters said: “In 2023, 100 women were murdered in Spain because of their gender, yet only 55 murders were recognized in the official government report.” “It was fueled by the appalling statistics of people.”
The protesters wore white clothing and masks to symbolize “the fight against the systematic oppression that women face every day.”
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