gender-based violence

A new UN Women report says at least one million women and girls have lost critical support as aid cuts force women’s organisations in humanitarian crises to scale back or …

Australia and the UK have released a joint statement after their third strategic dialogue on gender equality, calling for coordinated global action on women’s rights, gender-based violence, security and climate …

New research from Scotland has found that nine in ten women councillors surveyed have faced sexism, misogyny or gender-based violence at work, raising urgent questions about safety, representation and women’s …

Myanmar’s military regime is expanding restrictions on menstrual products in conflict zones, claiming they may aid resistance fighters. The impact, however, falls on women and girls who are now being …

The War on Women in Sudan reveals a brutal reality where sexual violence is used as a strategy of war. With cases quadrupling and millions displaced, this article analyses the …

International Women’s Day 2026 is not asking for louder celebrations. It is asking for enforceable rights and justice systems that work for women. Here is what the theme means—and why …

The 2025 UNiTE Campaign turns the spotlight on digital violence against women and girls. As deepfakes, harassment, and AI-fuelled abuse rise, UN Women is calling for stronger laws, safer platforms, …

The GMMP 2025 report exposes how women—nearly half the population—remain underrepresented in global and Indian media, making up only 26% of news. This lack of representation affects democracy, public debate, …

The Cherie Blair Foundation’s new research shows that online abuse is silently dismantling women-led businesses across the globe. This article explores the hidden costs of digital harassment and what it …

The link between gender and climate change is stronger than many realise. As climate disasters intensify, women face the double burden of vulnerability and unpaid caregiving. From access to water …