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At the 23rd International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (FIFDH) in Geneva, the profound film “Mediha” was showcased. Renowned for uniting filmmakers and activists against urgent global challenges, …
Mediha Shines at the 23rd International Film Festival on Human Rights Read More
On 20 March, from 9:00 to 10:30 EDT, the United Nations held a virtual side event titled “Women Who Shaped the Universal Declaration of Human Rights” as part of the …
Celebrating Women’s Impact on Human Rights: A UN Virtual Event Read More
In observance of Human Rights Day, renowned figures such as former First Lady Michelle Obama, philanthropist Melinda French Gates, and human rights lawyer Amal Clooney led a significant panel discussion …
Fighting Child Marriage: Insights from Influential Leaders on Human Rights Day Read More
The recent event commemorating the women pivotal in driving human rights at the United Nations echoed a powerful sentiment: silence cannot prevail in the fight for equality. Anna Fierst recounted …
Trailblazers: Celebrating the Women Who Shaped Human Rights at the UN Read More
In a captivating event, the legacy of the women who forged the UN’s path towards gender equality reverberated on Thursday. The dire message was clear: Silence is not an option …
Trailblazers: Honouring the UN’s Founding Mothers in the Fight for Human Rights Read More
In celebration of Women’s Month, WOLA has unveiled a riveting podcast series that elevates the voices of feminist advocates championing human rights throughout Latin America. The second episode in this …
Feminist Voices Empower Human Rights Advocacy in Latin America Read More
At the 58th annual session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, UN Special Rapporteur Mai Sato presented her inaugural report detailing the dire state of human rights …
UN Highlights Dire Human Rights Situation in Iran Under Dr. Mai Sato’s Report Read More
In a significant move, President Javier Milei’s administration has appointed Úrsula Basset, a lawyer known for her opposition to gender policies and LGBTQ rights, as the new director of human …
Úrsula Basset Appointed as Argentina’s Human Rights Director Amid Controversy Read More
In a surprising move, President Javier Milei has appointed Úrsula Basset, a lawyer known for her opposition to gender policies and LGBTQ rights, as the head of Argentina’s human rights …
Controversial Appointment of Úrsula Basset as Argentina’s Human Rights Director Read More
ARTICLE 19 highlights the grave and gender-specific risks that women journalists face in their pursuit of truth. This violence and harassment, whether online or offline, not only stifles their voices …
UN Urges Gendered Approach to Protect Women Journalists’ Safety Read More