NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenyan government has declared gender-based violence the nation’s most pressing security threat, with 100 women killed in the last four months alone, most by men who were known to ...

Gender-based violence (GBV) in Haiti is a widespread and escalating problem, exacerbated by the country’s deep-rooted gender inequalities, systemic impunity, and political instability. As the ...

In the latest in a series of decrees, Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban have banned women from hearing other women’s voices. The Telegraph reported that the minister for the promotion of virtue and ...

Gender-based violence (GBV) affects women and girls the most, especially during times of crisis or emergency. War, being forced to leave home and poverty make gender-based violence more likely and ...

The Central Regional Department of Gender has called for amendments to existing legislation or the enactment of a ...

More and more of our lives are being spent on digital platforms. And, as we spend more time online, we are more vulnerable to a wide range of risks. This fact is particularly true for women and girls.

As Women’s Equality Day approaches, we are reminded that women have made great progress in many areas yet still face gender-based discrimination in the workplace. Workplace discrimination based on ...

Gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) is a national and international crisis, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa. Ramaphosa said no nation can thrive while its vulnerable citizens, including ...

In a passionate call for justice, Judge Navi Pillay sheds light on the enduring struggle against gender-based violence, urging immediate reforms to protect women's rights and foster equality in South ...