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As the winds of change swept through the political landscape, organisations advocating for LGBTQ+ communities faced significant challenges due to the Trump administration’s cuts to foreign aid. In early 2024, …
Navigating Troubling Waters: LGBTQ+ Advocacy Amid Foreign Aid Cuts Read More
In a landmark move, the Manitoba government intends to enhance its human rights code to encompass gender expression, adding to the existing protections against discrimination based on gender identity. This …
Manitoba Government Proposes New Protections for Gender Expression Read More
Hungary’s recently passed bill to ban Pride marches poses a striking threat to the LGBTI community, according to Dávid Vig, Director of Amnesty International Hungary. He described this legislation as …
Hungary’s Pride Ban: A Direct Attack on LGBTI Rights Read More
In a powerful gathering at the UN Headquarters, youths from around the globe made a resounding statement: real progress in achieving equal rights hinges on their involvement. Ema Meçaj from …
Youth Demand Inclusion for Gender Equality at UN Women’s Commission Read MoreIn a momentous decision reflecting a shift toward recognising transgender rights in Poland, the Supreme Court has abolished the requirement for trans individuals to involve their parents in gender recognition …
Poland’s Supreme Court Ruling Enhances Trans Rights Read More
Delegates from the Pacific region expressed their astonishment at the exclusion of sexual and reproductive health rights in a pivotal declaration from the 69th U.N. Commission on the Status of …
Pacific Shock as Key UN Declaration Omits Reproductive Rights Read More
In the vibrant backdrop of New York, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) convened during the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) to address the journey toward women’s …
Countering Pushback on Women’s Rights: Voices from the CSW Event Read More
Under the vibrant spectrum of the rainbow flag, LGBTQ Iowans gathered at the Iowa Capitol to voice their resilience and hope, echoing the familiar tune of “we shall overcome.” This …
Hope and Resilience: LGBTQ Iowans Rally Against Legislative Setbacks Read More
Thirty years after the Beijing Declaration, which envisioned gender equality as a fundamental right, the question remains—have we made significant strides? Women have triumphed in many battles, yet these achievements …
Resilience in the Unfinished Fight for Women’s Rights and Democracy Read More
Three decades have passed since the vision for women’s rights and democracy was proclaimed. While there are victories to celebrate, such achievements are painfully precarious. Across the globe, a troubling …
The Unfinished Fight for Women’s Rights and Democracy: A Call to Action Read More