Latest items for SEGI-PRACTICE-1
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Today’s women strongly believe that 'an educated mother builds a strong nation'. And they are stronger than their restrictions. These women are not afraid. Afghan women get stronger day by day, as they raise their voice against the Taliban to demand their own essential rights of education, work and free movement" (para 7). This information shows that the Afghan women themselves are the ones speaking up for their rights and the gender issues in the country (MR-CODER COMMENT). "Today’s women are not like the women of 1996 and 2001. Today’s women know about their rights and have the power of education to raise their voices worldwide to take action. Today’s...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Today’s women strongly believe that 'an educated mother builds a strong nation'. And they are stronger than their restrictions. These women are not afraid. Afghan women get stronger day by day, as they raise their voice against the Taliban to demand their own essential rights of education, work and free movement" (para 7). This information shows that the Afghan women themselves are the ones speaking up for their rights and the gender issues in the country (MR-CODER COMMENT). "Today’s women are not like the women of 1996 and 2001. Today’s women know about their rights and have the power of education to raise their voices worldwide to take action. Today’s...more
March 9, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"That was the question [why Chinese women in rural China lose government payouts that were rightfully theirs at birth because of marrying an outsider] uniting these women in Guangdong Province, in southern China. They were joining a growing number of rural women, all across the country, who are finding each other to confront a longstanding custom of denying them land rights — all because of whom they had married" (para 4). "Now, women [Chinese women who have lost rights to land ownership and other benefits because of marrying someone outside their village in rural China] are fighting back, in a rare bright spot for women’s rights and civil society. They...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"That was the question [why Chinese women in rural China lose government payouts that were rightfully theirs at birth because of marrying an outsider] uniting these women in Guangdong Province, in southern China. They were joining a growing number of rural women, all across the country, who are finding each other to confront a longstanding custom of denying them land rights — all because of whom they had married" (para 4). "Now, women [Chinese women who have lost rights to land ownership and other benefits because of marrying someone outside their village in rural China] are fighting back, in a rare bright spot for women’s rights and civil society. They...more
March 9, 2026, 4:02 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: IIP-PRACTICE-1, SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Religious authorities have also frowned upon women motorcyclists, claiming that riding a motorcycle draws the attention of men and prevents women from properly wearing their hijab" (para 7).
Variables: IIP-PRACTICE-1, SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Religious authorities have also frowned upon women motorcyclists, claiming that riding a motorcycle draws the attention of men and prevents women from properly wearing their hijab" (para 7).
March 9, 2026, 2:06 p.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
The following information shows the Iraqi officials and activists talks and comments on the Ja'fari Law, the personal status law in Iraq which permits marriage of underage girls and grants husbands unilateral authority to divorce, practice polygyny, and claim child custody, thereby limiting child brides’ legal rights and protections within marriage, making it a gender issue in the country (MR-CODER COMMENT). "Human rights activists in Iraq believe the amendment [Iraq’s Personal Status Law that allows marriage matters to be handled by sect-specific religious courts instead of being governed solely by civil law] has opened up a black market where 'parents can exchange daughters for money or status' without repercussions and...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
The following information shows the Iraqi officials and activists talks and comments on the Ja'fari Law, the personal status law in Iraq which permits marriage of underage girls and grants husbands unilateral authority to divorce, practice polygyny, and claim child custody, thereby limiting child brides’ legal rights and protections within marriage, making it a gender issue in the country (MR-CODER COMMENT). "Human rights activists in Iraq believe the amendment [Iraq’s Personal Status Law that allows marriage matters to be handled by sect-specific religious courts instead of being governed solely by civil law] has opened up a black market where 'parents can exchange daughters for money or status' without repercussions and...more
Feb. 22, 2026, 12:15 p.m.
Countries: Haiti
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Doctors Without Borders said it was 'alarmed and outraged' by the overwhelming level of sexual and gender-based violence. 'The extent to which numbers have increased, it has shocked us,' Diana Manilla Arroyo, the group's head of mission in Haiti, said in a phone interview. 'It is not only the numbers, but the severity'" (para 2-3).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Doctors Without Borders said it was 'alarmed and outraged' by the overwhelming level of sexual and gender-based violence. 'The extent to which numbers have increased, it has shocked us,' Diana Manilla Arroyo, the group's head of mission in Haiti, said in a phone interview. 'It is not only the numbers, but the severity'" (para 2-3).
Feb. 17, 2026, 3:12 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Queen Camilla will be seen as never before in a powerful new documentary exploring her work to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence" (para 1). "The Queen [Camilla] says she is determined to break the 'taboo' over [domestic violence] in the 90-minute documentary to be broadcast next week... Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors sees cameras follow Camilla for a year as she meet survivors of domestic abuse and campaigners working to help victims and raise understanding of the issue" (para 6-7). "Among the women [Queen Camilla interviews for her docuemntary]... is Chief Inspector Sharon Baker, a senior officer in Avon and Somerset Police who was herself, shockingly,...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Queen Camilla will be seen as never before in a powerful new documentary exploring her work to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence" (para 1). "The Queen [Camilla] says she is determined to break the 'taboo' over [domestic violence] in the 90-minute documentary to be broadcast next week... Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors sees cameras follow Camilla for a year as she meet survivors of domestic abuse and campaigners working to help victims and raise understanding of the issue" (para 6-7). "Among the women [Queen Camilla interviews for her docuemntary]... is Chief Inspector Sharon Baker, a senior officer in Avon and Somerset Police who was herself, shockingly,...more
Feb. 1, 2026, 6:46 p.m.
Countries: Mongolia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Gender Trainers are trained on the step-by-step basis. In total, nationally 104 trainers were prepared in four courses. 50% of government employees and 26% of senior executives were involved in gender-specific training" (6). "As a part of the revision of the Civil Service Law (2017), effective January 1, 2019, the training package of qualifications of the Civil Servant includes topics such as gender, workplace pressure, gender sensitive budgeting, gender statistics, monitoring and evaluation, and respective trainings are organized at the Academy of Public Management. The Training and Research Office was established at NCGE [National Committe on Gender Equality], instructor’s manual and module on Gender and Policy Planning were developed. Since...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Gender Trainers are trained on the step-by-step basis. In total, nationally 104 trainers were prepared in four courses. 50% of government employees and 26% of senior executives were involved in gender-specific training" (6). "As a part of the revision of the Civil Service Law (2017), effective January 1, 2019, the training package of qualifications of the Civil Servant includes topics such as gender, workplace pressure, gender sensitive budgeting, gender statistics, monitoring and evaluation, and respective trainings are organized at the Academy of Public Management. The Training and Research Office was established at NCGE [National Committe on Gender Equality], instructor’s manual and module on Gender and Policy Planning were developed. Since...more
Jan. 23, 2026, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Men remain the single greatest threat to women, despite constant cries of #NotAllMen, and this threat must be acknowledged if it is going to be changed. As writer and advocate Jane Caro noted yesterday, 'something is badly wrong' and we need an urgent rethink 'of how we model relationships to both boys and girls, but especially boys'" (para 2). "New research shows teenagers are experiencing intimate partner violence at 'troubling' rates, with nearly one third of Australians aged 18 to 19 experiencing it in the past year. NSW Domestic Violence Prevention Minister Jodie Harrison seemed at her wits’ end yesterday, urging the public to 'call out inappropriate behaviour' where they...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Men remain the single greatest threat to women, despite constant cries of #NotAllMen, and this threat must be acknowledged if it is going to be changed. As writer and advocate Jane Caro noted yesterday, 'something is badly wrong' and we need an urgent rethink 'of how we model relationships to both boys and girls, but especially boys'" (para 2). "New research shows teenagers are experiencing intimate partner violence at 'troubling' rates, with nearly one third of Australians aged 18 to 19 experiencing it in the past year. NSW Domestic Violence Prevention Minister Jodie Harrison seemed at her wits’ end yesterday, urging the public to 'call out inappropriate behaviour' where they...more
Dec. 31, 2025, 5:04 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The Beyond the Streets charity said the cost of living crisis is driving those who are already vulnerable to turn to survival sex to meet the cost of bills and rent, leading to increased exploitation and abuse. A support worker for the charity said she had spoken to women who are trapped in escorting or selling sex and several who are having to “top up” low-wage jobs with sex in order to make ends meet. A spokesperson for the charity said: 'The cost of living crisis is a driver [of survival sex], and for those already vulnerable, they face considerable exploitation. There is a lack of government funding to support...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The Beyond the Streets charity said the cost of living crisis is driving those who are already vulnerable to turn to survival sex to meet the cost of bills and rent, leading to increased exploitation and abuse. A support worker for the charity said she had spoken to women who are trapped in escorting or selling sex and several who are having to “top up” low-wage jobs with sex in order to make ends meet. A spokesperson for the charity said: 'The cost of living crisis is a driver [of survival sex], and for those already vulnerable, they face considerable exploitation. There is a lack of government funding to support...more
Dec. 30, 2025, 5:37 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Unveiling the consultation document yesterday, Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown said: ‘A marriage or civil partnership is a significant commitment with important legal and financial consequences, so it is essential that it is entered into freely and for the right reasons. ‘This consultation is important as while ceremonies involving under 18s are rare, raising the minimum age would ensure that no one under 18 can enter a legally recognised marriage or civil partnership in Scotland" (para 5-6). "Independent MSP Ash Regan said: ‘Child marriage is a hidden crime, but I am concerned that it is very much a live issue in Scotland and across the UK. In Scotland, the legal...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Unveiling the consultation document yesterday, Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown said: ‘A marriage or civil partnership is a significant commitment with important legal and financial consequences, so it is essential that it is entered into freely and for the right reasons. ‘This consultation is important as while ceremonies involving under 18s are rare, raising the minimum age would ensure that no one under 18 can enter a legally recognised marriage or civil partnership in Scotland" (para 5-6). "Independent MSP Ash Regan said: ‘Child marriage is a hidden crime, but I am concerned that it is very much a live issue in Scotland and across the UK. In Scotland, the legal...more
Dec. 30, 2025, 4:23 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The University of Dubai and Mr. Al Habtoor [a prominent Emirati self-made billionaire] have confirmed the girls were stopped [by the Taliban from leaving Afghanistan to study in Dubai]. Mr. Al Habtoor posted a video message in English on X, formerly known as Twitter. In it, he criticises the Taliban authorities, saying men and women are equal under Islam. The video also contains a voice note in English from an Afghan girl who was stopped at the airport. 'We are right now in the airport but unfortunately, the government is not allowing us to go to Dubai,' she says. 'Even they don't allow those who have a mahram [a male...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The University of Dubai and Mr. Al Habtoor [a prominent Emirati self-made billionaire] have confirmed the girls were stopped [by the Taliban from leaving Afghanistan to study in Dubai]. Mr. Al Habtoor posted a video message in English on X, formerly known as Twitter. In it, he criticises the Taliban authorities, saying men and women are equal under Islam. The video also contains a voice note in English from an Afghan girl who was stopped at the airport. 'We are right now in the airport but unfortunately, the government is not allowing us to go to Dubai,' she says. 'Even they don't allow those who have a mahram [a male...more
Dec. 19, 2025, 1:37 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The moves are part of a three-pronged strategy on violence against women and girls which aims to halve rapes and sexual assaults within a decade. [The government's plan] will focus on the education of boys and young men to steer them away from toxic misogyny, tougher enforcement and improved support for victims" (3-4).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The moves are part of a three-pronged strategy on violence against women and girls which aims to halve rapes and sexual assaults within a decade. [The government's plan] will focus on the education of boys and young men to steer them away from toxic misogyny, tougher enforcement and improved support for victims" (3-4).
Dec. 17, 2025, 9:29 a.m.
Countries: Laos
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In order to elaborate the COs of the CEDAW Committee proposed to the National Assembly and the People’s Provincial Assemblies (PPAs) to pay attention in dissemination of laws related to the rights and interests of women in various ways to widely raise awareness among employees, people and students. In 2019-2022, the National Assembly and PPAs organized 455 dissemination workshops with the aim to promote gender equality and all forms of discrimination against women across the country with the total participants of 55.588 people and 24.591 women" (7)."In order to create general legal awareness, specifically the provisions on non-discrimination and gender equality, the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) has adopted advertising...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In order to elaborate the COs of the CEDAW Committee proposed to the National Assembly and the People’s Provincial Assemblies (PPAs) to pay attention in dissemination of laws related to the rights and interests of women in various ways to widely raise awareness among employees, people and students. In 2019-2022, the National Assembly and PPAs organized 455 dissemination workshops with the aim to promote gender equality and all forms of discrimination against women across the country with the total participants of 55.588 people and 24.591 women" (7)."In order to create general legal awareness, specifically the provisions on non-discrimination and gender equality, the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) has adopted advertising...more
Dec. 2, 2025, 10:51 p.m.
Countries: United Arab Emirates
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"'It’s hard to know where to start: is the worst thing pricing humans by their race and nationality, promising to deliver a woman to your house by Uber same-day delivery, or claiming that African employees do not need bedrooms?' says James Lynch, co-director of FairSquare, a human rights nonprofit organisation, after reviewing the matters presented to him by the Guardian [regarding the trafficking into the UAE on the Maids.cc website]. 'Demeaning, commodifying and exploiting people like this recalls the trade in enslaved people, conducted online rather than at physical markets,' says Lynch" (para 20-21).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"'It’s hard to know where to start: is the worst thing pricing humans by their race and nationality, promising to deliver a woman to your house by Uber same-day delivery, or claiming that African employees do not need bedrooms?' says James Lynch, co-director of FairSquare, a human rights nonprofit organisation, after reviewing the matters presented to him by the Guardian [regarding the trafficking into the UAE on the Maids.cc website]. 'Demeaning, commodifying and exploiting people like this recalls the trade in enslaved people, conducted online rather than at physical markets,' says Lynch" (para 20-21).
Dec. 2, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"'We know the influencers, Andrew Tate, the element of influencing of particularly boys, is quite terrifying and that's something that both the leads for counterterrorism in the country and ourselves from a VAWG perspective are discussing,' [Deputy chief constable Maggie Blyth] added. Violence against women and girls was classed as a national threat to public safety by the Home Office in February 2023 and DCC Blyth said a national framework had brought the police response in line with that of counter-terrorism. More than 4,500 new officers have been trained to investigate rape and serious sexual offences over the last year, with the report detailing a 38 per cent increase in...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"'We know the influencers, Andrew Tate, the element of influencing of particularly boys, is quite terrifying and that's something that both the leads for counterterrorism in the country and ourselves from a VAWG perspective are discussing,' [Deputy chief constable Maggie Blyth] added. Violence against women and girls was classed as a national threat to public safety by the Home Office in February 2023 and DCC Blyth said a national framework had brought the police response in line with that of counter-terrorism. More than 4,500 new officers have been trained to investigate rape and serious sexual offences over the last year, with the report detailing a 38 per cent increase in...more
Nov. 26, 2025, 8:16 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The MoJ has organized legal culture fairs to raise women's awareness of their rights" (para 54).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The MoJ has organized legal culture fairs to raise women's awareness of their rights" (para 54).
Nov. 9, 2025, 8:41 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Theirworld chairwoman Sarah Brown, who is married to former UK prime minister Gordon Brown, is calling on governments to urgently prioritise spending on the early years [childcare]. The survey has 'laid bare the scale of the global early years crisis and its impact on children in rich and poor countries alike' and change is needed because 'early years childcare is as essential to a country's infrastructure as roads, hospitals and telecommunications', Mrs Brown said" (para 8-9). "Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, appearing before the Commons Liaison Committee last month, denied that the childcare system is in crisis. He said: 'I think that announcements in the Budget were warmly welcomed by the...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Theirworld chairwoman Sarah Brown, who is married to former UK prime minister Gordon Brown, is calling on governments to urgently prioritise spending on the early years [childcare]. The survey has 'laid bare the scale of the global early years crisis and its impact on children in rich and poor countries alike' and change is needed because 'early years childcare is as essential to a country's infrastructure as roads, hospitals and telecommunications', Mrs Brown said" (para 8-9). "Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, appearing before the Commons Liaison Committee last month, denied that the childcare system is in crisis. He said: 'I think that announcements in the Budget were warmly welcomed by the...more
Oct. 30, 2025, 8:38 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"But the regime's 'policy of intimidation' continues, according to Kian [Iranian woman]. 'While the regime cannot put a police officer behind every woman, it continues to arrest women's rights activists, those who campaign for fundamental change, because it considers them a threat,' she noted" (para 16). "While some prominent Iranian women's rights advocates – such as the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi and activist Sepideh Gholian – have been released on temporary leave, they continue to live 'with a Damocles sword hanging over their heads', Kian [Iranian woman] said" (para 17). "Darya [Iranian woman], another Tehran resident who grew up after the 1989 Islamic Revolution, credits the guts...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"But the regime's 'policy of intimidation' continues, according to Kian [Iranian woman]. 'While the regime cannot put a police officer behind every woman, it continues to arrest women's rights activists, those who campaign for fundamental change, because it considers them a threat,' she noted" (para 16). "While some prominent Iranian women's rights advocates – such as the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi and activist Sepideh Gholian – have been released on temporary leave, they continue to live 'with a Damocles sword hanging over their heads', Kian [Iranian woman] said" (para 17). "Darya [Iranian woman], another Tehran resident who grew up after the 1989 Islamic Revolution, credits the guts...more
Oct. 29, 2025, 12:09 p.m.
Countries: South Africa
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In April, Women For Change [a South African advocacy group] handed over a petition with 150,000 signatures demanding that the government declare “gender-based violence and femicide” (GBVF) to be a national disaster. [Cameron Kasambala, the community manager at Women for Change] said: “This stance will then filter down to the police, the courts and hospitals"" (para. 9).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In April, Women For Change [a South African advocacy group] handed over a petition with 150,000 signatures demanding that the government declare “gender-based violence and femicide” (GBVF) to be a national disaster. [Cameron Kasambala, the community manager at Women for Change] said: “This stance will then filter down to the police, the courts and hospitals"" (para. 9).
Oct. 27, 2025, 9:14 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"So when videos of [Sunita Chauhan and her two husbands, brothers Pradeep and Kapil Negi]'s three-day wedding were circulated online, they sparked national and international scrutiny - interest that the newlyweds say has caused them distress...Before long, clips from the ceremony began circulating online - triggering a media storm that has forced the 'throuple' to defend themselves against criticism, including condemnation from women's rights groups. A representative for the All India Democratic Women's Association reportedly told local media called the marriage an 'act of women's exploitation' that violated the 'funfamental rights of a woman'" (para. 9, 14-15).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"So when videos of [Sunita Chauhan and her two husbands, brothers Pradeep and Kapil Negi]'s three-day wedding were circulated online, they sparked national and international scrutiny - interest that the newlyweds say has caused them distress...Before long, clips from the ceremony began circulating online - triggering a media storm that has forced the 'throuple' to defend themselves against criticism, including condemnation from women's rights groups. A representative for the All India Democratic Women's Association reportedly told local media called the marriage an 'act of women's exploitation' that violated the 'funfamental rights of a woman'" (para. 9, 14-15).
Oct. 25, 2025, 6:46 p.m.
Countries: Sweden
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Ebba Busch, leader of the Christian Democrats, said the Scandinavian country should prohibit woman from wearing burqas and niqabs in public, claiming it is an 'oppression' that is not welcome. The veils should be banned in public environments including streets and squares, shopping centres and healthcare facilities, she added" (para 15).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Ebba Busch, leader of the Christian Democrats, said the Scandinavian country should prohibit woman from wearing burqas and niqabs in public, claiming it is an 'oppression' that is not welcome. The veils should be banned in public environments including streets and squares, shopping centres and healthcare facilities, she added" (para 15).
Oct. 25, 2025, 6:43 p.m.
Countries: Portugal
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The far-right Portuguese party received support for the bill [to ban burqas and niqabs] from centre-right parties. In its bill, Chega [the Portuguese far-right party] said that hiding the face subjects individuals — especially women — 'to situations of exclusion and inferiority' and was incompatible with principles such as 'liberty, equality and human dignity.' Lawmakers from left-leaning parties disagreed" (para 9-11).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The far-right Portuguese party received support for the bill [to ban burqas and niqabs] from centre-right parties. In its bill, Chega [the Portuguese far-right party] said that hiding the face subjects individuals — especially women — 'to situations of exclusion and inferiority' and was incompatible with principles such as 'liberty, equality and human dignity.' Lawmakers from left-leaning parties disagreed" (para 9-11).
Oct. 25, 2025, 6:37 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"A Chinese village at the centre of an illegal surrogacy racket in which disabled women were used as surrogate mothers has sparked public outrage and an official probe. The racket was exposed on May 12 by an anti-trafficking activist called Shangguan Zhengyi, who has more than 424,000 followers on social media" (para 1-2).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"A Chinese village at the centre of an illegal surrogacy racket in which disabled women were used as surrogate mothers has sparked public outrage and an official probe. The racket was exposed on May 12 by an anti-trafficking activist called Shangguan Zhengyi, who has more than 424,000 followers on social media" (para 1-2).
Oct. 25, 2025, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: South Africa
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"A crowd of protesters staged a demonstration against gender-based violence in the South African capital of Pretoria on Friday as part of a national outcry after an alleged rape of a 7-year-old girl" (para 1). "Last week, thousands protested in the city of Cape Town and earlier this week another demonstration took place in Matatiele, an area where the alleged rape took place. Demonstrators were dressed in mostly all-black outfits and held placards with slogans condemning the scourge of rape and violence against women and children. The protesters have called on the South African government to declare gender-based violence a national crisis and impose the harshest sentences on those convicted...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"A crowd of protesters staged a demonstration against gender-based violence in the South African capital of Pretoria on Friday as part of a national outcry after an alleged rape of a 7-year-old girl" (para 1). "Last week, thousands protested in the city of Cape Town and earlier this week another demonstration took place in Matatiele, an area where the alleged rape took place. Demonstrators were dressed in mostly all-black outfits and held placards with slogans condemning the scourge of rape and violence against women and children. The protesters have called on the South African government to declare gender-based violence a national crisis and impose the harshest sentences on those convicted...more
Oct. 24, 2025, 11:49 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"But Chinese feminists said the biggest accomplishment was changing societal attitudes. Divorce, once taboo, has become more accepted. Female authors, comedians and directors have won acclaim by calling out sexism" (para. 15). "An official from the government-run All-China Women’s Federation made clear the government’s disapproval of certain forms of feminism at a recent news briefing. A reporter from People’s Daily, the party’s official mouthpiece, asked how China should respond to countries that use feminism for “political maneuvering” — the accusation that state media often lobs at critics of China’s record on women’s rights. The official, Guo Ye, said: “I deeply resent these voices and people.” She continued: “Those who wield...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"But Chinese feminists said the biggest accomplishment was changing societal attitudes. Divorce, once taboo, has become more accepted. Female authors, comedians and directors have won acclaim by calling out sexism" (para. 15). "An official from the government-run All-China Women’s Federation made clear the government’s disapproval of certain forms of feminism at a recent news briefing. A reporter from People’s Daily, the party’s official mouthpiece, asked how China should respond to countries that use feminism for “political maneuvering” — the accusation that state media often lobs at critics of China’s record on women’s rights. The official, Guo Ye, said: “I deeply resent these voices and people.” She continued: “Those who wield...more
Oct. 24, 2025, 11:40 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In Kano, [Maryam Muhammed, a women's rights activist in Kano, a city in northwest Nigeria] also educates her community about reproductive and sexual health. "The biggest barrier [to fighting period poverty] is what we call Kunya – shame. You don't have shame if you talk about periods in public. It's a societal barrier. We lack information, we lack knowledge, we lack guidance and part of what I do to break this barrier is to talk about it. I make videos, I talk to them in person"" (para. 16)."[Shamsiyya Ibrahim, a women's rights activist in Kaduna, a city in northwest Nigeria] believes that the biggest challenge in addressing period poverty is...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In Kano, [Maryam Muhammed, a women's rights activist in Kano, a city in northwest Nigeria] also educates her community about reproductive and sexual health. "The biggest barrier [to fighting period poverty] is what we call Kunya – shame. You don't have shame if you talk about periods in public. It's a societal barrier. We lack information, we lack knowledge, we lack guidance and part of what I do to break this barrier is to talk about it. I make videos, I talk to them in person"" (para. 16)."[Shamsiyya Ibrahim, a women's rights activist in Kaduna, a city in northwest Nigeria] believes that the biggest challenge in addressing period poverty is...more
Oct. 24, 2025, 11:36 p.m.
Countries: Liberia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The National Kickball League was created in 1994 to bring people together as Liberia was reeling from a civil war. The league was set up “to bring the ladies together and use them (as part of) the reconciliation process of Liberia,” Whea said. “We had just left the civil war, and everybody had just scattered ... So kickball was one of those sports used to bring Liberians together so they could have the time to hear the peace messages" (para. 10-11).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The National Kickball League was created in 1994 to bring people together as Liberia was reeling from a civil war. The league was set up “to bring the ladies together and use them (as part of) the reconciliation process of Liberia,” Whea said. “We had just left the civil war, and everybody had just scattered ... So kickball was one of those sports used to bring Liberians together so they could have the time to hear the peace messages" (para. 10-11).
Oct. 24, 2025, 11:32 p.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The al-Mawadda Party is an initiative to unify the efforts of women from various communities and enhance their role in political life. In Arabic, the term al-Mawadda symbolises compassion, love and respect... The large number of new party members came “without promotional campaigns,” al-Taei also said, noting it was “as a result of people’s belief in the necessity of having a women’s party that expresses women’s aspirations”" (para. 2,4)."Iraq’s next parliamentary election will be on November 11th, and to campaign, the al-Mawadda Party has begun organising programming, including awareness workshops and an online portal for media membership" (para. 12). While this quote does not specify what the "awareness workshops" hosted...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The al-Mawadda Party is an initiative to unify the efforts of women from various communities and enhance their role in political life. In Arabic, the term al-Mawadda symbolises compassion, love and respect... The large number of new party members came “without promotional campaigns,” al-Taei also said, noting it was “as a result of people’s belief in the necessity of having a women’s party that expresses women’s aspirations”" (para. 2,4)."Iraq’s next parliamentary election will be on November 11th, and to campaign, the al-Mawadda Party has begun organising programming, including awareness workshops and an online portal for media membership" (para. 12). While this quote does not specify what the "awareness workshops" hosted...more
Oct. 24, 2025, 11:21 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"“Taliban has not allowed women to rescue, but a few women from the UN aid agencies are on the ground,” said a senior journalist in Kunar on condition of anonymity. “There are complete restrictions on any negative news"" (para. 8).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"“Taliban has not allowed women to rescue, but a few women from the UN aid agencies are on the ground,” said a senior journalist in Kunar on condition of anonymity. “There are complete restrictions on any negative news"" (para. 8).
Oct. 24, 2025, 8:56 p.m.
Countries: Denmark
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The prime minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, made a special visit Wednesday to Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, to apologize in person for a traumatic chapter in Greenlandic history, when Danish doctors forced birth control on a whole generation of Indigenous Greenlandic women and girls" (para 2).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The prime minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, made a special visit Wednesday to Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, to apologize in person for a traumatic chapter in Greenlandic history, when Danish doctors forced birth control on a whole generation of Indigenous Greenlandic women and girls" (para 2).