Latest items for SEGI-PRACTICE-1
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).
Oct. 17, 2025, 3:47 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Faced with [the police's] inaction, [Shiori Ito, a women who alleged an associate of then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had raped her] shared her story in the media, and eventually became the international face of the #MeToo movement in Japan" (para. 30).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Faced with [the police's] inaction, [Shiori Ito, a women who alleged an associate of then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had raped her] shared her story in the media, and eventually became the international face of the #MeToo movement in Japan" (para. 30).
Oct. 17, 2025, 3:04 p.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"KAPAL Perempuan [an Indonesian NGO] has established informal women’s schools in 25 villages across Indonesia. With newly gained skills such as reading, writing and financial literacy, women are often able to establish small businesses and achieve economic independence. These schools teach more than letters and numbers – they share knowledge with village women about their rights" (para 10-11). The final sentence of this quote indicates that gender issues, specifically women's rights, are discussed in an educational setting alongside other subjects (NAC - CODER COMMENT). "In a culture where women’s voices are not heard in public forums, the schools represent a safe environment where women can discuss issues that affect their...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"KAPAL Perempuan [an Indonesian NGO] has established informal women’s schools in 25 villages across Indonesia. With newly gained skills such as reading, writing and financial literacy, women are often able to establish small businesses and achieve economic independence. These schools teach more than letters and numbers – they share knowledge with village women about their rights" (para 10-11). The final sentence of this quote indicates that gender issues, specifically women's rights, are discussed in an educational setting alongside other subjects (NAC - CODER COMMENT). "In a culture where women’s voices are not heard in public forums, the schools represent a safe environment where women can discuss issues that affect their...more
Oct. 17, 2025, 6:59 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Since Azerbaijan’s independence in 1991, the issue of domestic violence has been a recurring subject of debate. Until recently, this topic was mostly discussed among government agencies, international organizations, and recognized NGOs as a social problem rather than a political one. But the emergence of feminist movements in recent years has made the issue more political" (Para 1). "Selective abortion is one of the few topics the government allows civil society groups to address, likely because it is not associated with problems of state incompetency" (Para 7). "Public discussions on women’s rights have recently regained visibility mostly thanks to the feminist movement, which began organizing various rallies on the issue...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Since Azerbaijan’s independence in 1991, the issue of domestic violence has been a recurring subject of debate. Until recently, this topic was mostly discussed among government agencies, international organizations, and recognized NGOs as a social problem rather than a political one. But the emergence of feminist movements in recent years has made the issue more political" (Para 1). "Selective abortion is one of the few topics the government allows civil society groups to address, likely because it is not associated with problems of state incompetency" (Para 7). "Public discussions on women’s rights have recently regained visibility mostly thanks to the feminist movement, which began organizing various rallies on the issue...more
Oct. 16, 2025, 8:55 a.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1, ABO-PRACTICE-1
"When abortion was decriminalised in New South Wales in 2019, the debate was again brought to the forefront, but little was discussed of what the policy actually meant for Australians across the country. In Australia, access to abortion has been a topic of national debate, leaving those in need lost, uncertain, bewildered, and scared. Those who are pushing for access to abortion services argue that it is up to the pregnant person, in consultation with their doctor, to choose what is best for their body and future without the fear of committing a criminal offence. However, critics view the procedure as fatal to a life that began at conception and...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1, ABO-PRACTICE-1
"When abortion was decriminalised in New South Wales in 2019, the debate was again brought to the forefront, but little was discussed of what the policy actually meant for Australians across the country. In Australia, access to abortion has been a topic of national debate, leaving those in need lost, uncertain, bewildered, and scared. Those who are pushing for access to abortion services argue that it is up to the pregnant person, in consultation with their doctor, to choose what is best for their body and future without the fear of committing a criminal offence. However, critics view the procedure as fatal to a life that began at conception and...more
Oct. 10, 2025, 9:18 p.m.
Countries: Zimbabwe
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The topic of abortion is taboo within the African context and cultures, [and] is not openly discussed, although evidence shows that it happens frequently," Itai Rusike, the executive director of Community Working Group on Health tells Think Global Health" (para 7).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The topic of abortion is taboo within the African context and cultures, [and] is not openly discussed, although evidence shows that it happens frequently," Itai Rusike, the executive director of Community Working Group on Health tells Think Global Health" (para 7).
Oct. 10, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"President Yoon Suk-yeol came to power in May last year on a platform that included anti-feminist ideas, accusing them of causing the country’s low birth rate and denying structural sexism existed in the country, despite social and economic indicators that strongly suggest otherwise. One of his chief campaign promises was that he would go after people who lie about being raped" (para 3)."Not long ago, a feminist wave was sweeping across the economically advanced but culturally conservative country, launching Asia’s most powerful #MeToo movement and taking down powerful abusers, including a presidential contender. But these women are now facing a major political backlash. A men’s rights movement that rejects the...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"President Yoon Suk-yeol came to power in May last year on a platform that included anti-feminist ideas, accusing them of causing the country’s low birth rate and denying structural sexism existed in the country, despite social and economic indicators that strongly suggest otherwise. One of his chief campaign promises was that he would go after people who lie about being raped" (para 3)."Not long ago, a feminist wave was sweeping across the economically advanced but culturally conservative country, launching Asia’s most powerful #MeToo movement and taking down powerful abusers, including a presidential contender. But these women are now facing a major political backlash. A men’s rights movement that rejects the...more
Oct. 10, 2025, 9:11 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The man had for months been consuming content by Kenya’s most prominent 'masculinity influencers,' who lead Kenya’s arm of the more global 'manosphere' — where content is put out across websites, blogs and social media accounts promoting a certain lifestyle, focused on masculinity and opposing feminism — which she believes changed his views towards her" (para. 3). "While much has been said about the West’s grappling with this issue, what’s often overlooked is the growth and amplification of several other prominent manosphere voices in the Global South, with some countries leading their regions, such as Kenya" (para. 8). "Two figures, Eric Amunga, a public figure known by his alias “Amerix,”...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The man had for months been consuming content by Kenya’s most prominent 'masculinity influencers,' who lead Kenya’s arm of the more global 'manosphere' — where content is put out across websites, blogs and social media accounts promoting a certain lifestyle, focused on masculinity and opposing feminism — which she believes changed his views towards her" (para. 3). "While much has been said about the West’s grappling with this issue, what’s often overlooked is the growth and amplification of several other prominent manosphere voices in the Global South, with some countries leading their regions, such as Kenya" (para. 8). "Two figures, Eric Amunga, a public figure known by his alias “Amerix,”...more
Oct. 10, 2025, 9:05 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In the darkest corners of South Korea’s internet, young men gather anonymously to share their rage. While the west has 4chan and Reddit, South Korea has Ilbe – 'daily best' – which at its peak in the mid-2010s ranked among the top 10 most visited websites in the country. The forum’s influence reaches far beyond the digital realm. Its users pioneered derogatory terms such as kimchi-nyeo (“kimchi girl”, often translated as “kimchi bitch”) to mock women as materialistic gold-diggers. These terms soon infiltrated mainstream discourse, with media outlets adopting -nyeo suffixes in headlines to critique any woman behaving badly in public" (para. 10). "The sense of male victimhood is widespread:...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In the darkest corners of South Korea’s internet, young men gather anonymously to share their rage. While the west has 4chan and Reddit, South Korea has Ilbe – 'daily best' – which at its peak in the mid-2010s ranked among the top 10 most visited websites in the country. The forum’s influence reaches far beyond the digital realm. Its users pioneered derogatory terms such as kimchi-nyeo (“kimchi girl”, often translated as “kimchi bitch”) to mock women as materialistic gold-diggers. These terms soon infiltrated mainstream discourse, with media outlets adopting -nyeo suffixes in headlines to critique any woman behaving badly in public" (para. 10). "The sense of male victimhood is widespread:...more
Oct. 2, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Kazakhstan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"For many Kazakhs, traditional values are not questioned. Feminism is seen as something Western and foreign, something that is not needed" (para 3). "First, we lack a concept of rape with penetration that is consistent with international standards. We also have no legal definition of sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination in Kazakhstan. These issues are completely ignored on the political agenda, and politicians choose to turn a blind eye to the problems and pretend that everything is fine" (para 8)."According to a report by UNDP and UN Women, Fewer than 40 percent of the population of Kazakhstan knows what the word gender equality means. A high proportion of men (83,1...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"For many Kazakhs, traditional values are not questioned. Feminism is seen as something Western and foreign, something that is not needed" (para 3). "First, we lack a concept of rape with penetration that is consistent with international standards. We also have no legal definition of sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination in Kazakhstan. These issues are completely ignored on the political agenda, and politicians choose to turn a blind eye to the problems and pretend that everything is fine" (para 8)."According to a report by UNDP and UN Women, Fewer than 40 percent of the population of Kazakhstan knows what the word gender equality means. A high proportion of men (83,1...more
Oct. 2, 2025, 10:11 p.m.
Countries: Mexico
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"President Claudia Sheinbaum [is] the first female president in the country’s history" (para 2)."[President Sheinbaum] then highlighted women who were not typically included in the cry, including the rebel fighters Gertrudis Bocanegra and María Manuela Molina. She also referred to a Mexican patriot commonly known as Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez as Josefa Ortiz Téllez-Girón, her name before marriage. Then Ms. Sheinbaum shouted: 'Long live the unsung heroines! Long live the heroines and heroes who gave us our homeland! Long live Indigenous women! Long live our migrant sisters and brothers!'" (para 8-9). President Sheinbaum's heavy focus on recognizing women who have been central to Mexican political and social history indicates a...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"President Claudia Sheinbaum [is] the first female president in the country’s history" (para 2)."[President Sheinbaum] then highlighted women who were not typically included in the cry, including the rebel fighters Gertrudis Bocanegra and María Manuela Molina. She also referred to a Mexican patriot commonly known as Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez as Josefa Ortiz Téllez-Girón, her name before marriage. Then Ms. Sheinbaum shouted: 'Long live the unsung heroines! Long live the heroines and heroes who gave us our homeland! Long live Indigenous women! Long live our migrant sisters and brothers!'" (para 8-9). President Sheinbaum's heavy focus on recognizing women who have been central to Mexican political and social history indicates a...more
Sept. 19, 2025, 5:48 p.m.
Countries: Qatar
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Sexual education was provided by teachers and social workers, not police, in schools" (para 83). "The Qatar Social Work Foundation worked to enhance family bonds and to prevent domestic violence. It provided lectures for prospective parents and counselling and mediation services seeking to resolve family problems amicability" (para 91).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Sexual education was provided by teachers and social workers, not police, in schools" (para 83). "The Qatar Social Work Foundation worked to enhance family bonds and to prevent domestic violence. It provided lectures for prospective parents and counselling and mediation services seeking to resolve family problems amicability" (para 91).
Aug. 21, 2025, 9:55 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The case is illustrative of the minefield advocates face in contemporary China’s internet environment, in which it is difficult to critique domestic social policy without facing ethnonationalist accusations of disloyalty. Conservatives and state censors regard feminist rhetoric and LGBTQ+ activism as “Trojan horses” that make China vulnerable to Western influence. This environment has prevented comprehensive, unbiased debates on domestic abortion policies" (Para 12).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The case is illustrative of the minefield advocates face in contemporary China’s internet environment, in which it is difficult to critique domestic social policy without facing ethnonationalist accusations of disloyalty. Conservatives and state censors regard feminist rhetoric and LGBTQ+ activism as “Trojan horses” that make China vulnerable to Western influence. This environment has prevented comprehensive, unbiased debates on domestic abortion policies" (Para 12).
Aug. 17, 2025, 11:17 p.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Approximately 200 women working in the media sector attended, alongside key speakers from the Ministries of Health, Women’s Affairs, and Post and Telecommunications ... He noted that the workshop served to share a message of caution to youth regarding traditional customs, traditions, and culture that Cambodian women should uphold. It also aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding of reproductive health and family planning, promote widespread awareness of safe abortion, and understand the status and side effects of abortions" (Para 4-6).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Approximately 200 women working in the media sector attended, alongside key speakers from the Ministries of Health, Women’s Affairs, and Post and Telecommunications ... He noted that the workshop served to share a message of caution to youth regarding traditional customs, traditions, and culture that Cambodian women should uphold. It also aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding of reproductive health and family planning, promote widespread awareness of safe abortion, and understand the status and side effects of abortions" (Para 4-6).
Aug. 16, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Countries: Argentina
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The feminist movement in Argentina is one of the oldest in Latin America and has pioneered legislation such as women's suffrage, equal rights, and child protection. The decriminalization of abortion became the main banner of the movement, now known as the Green Wave. This name comes from the green bandanas that symbolize the fight for women's rights, which became characteristic of the movement and were adopted by other countries in Latin America and Europe, as well as by the United States" (Para 8).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The feminist movement in Argentina is one of the oldest in Latin America and has pioneered legislation such as women's suffrage, equal rights, and child protection. The decriminalization of abortion became the main banner of the movement, now known as the Green Wave. This name comes from the green bandanas that symbolize the fight for women's rights, which became characteristic of the movement and were adopted by other countries in Latin America and Europe, as well as by the United States" (Para 8).
May 30, 2025, 10:12 a.m.
Countries: Iceland
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee welcomes the provision of instruction on equality and gender issues, including gender stereotypes, at all levels of education, in accordance with article 15 of Act No. 150/2020" (10).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee welcomes the provision of instruction on equality and gender issues, including gender stereotypes, at all levels of education, in accordance with article 15 of Act No. 150/2020" (10).
May 1, 2025, 4:55 p.m.
Countries: Ukraine
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"'The main concern of advocates on the ground in Ukraine is that legislators and even news organizations aren’t looking at this as a human rights violation,' Lamberton told The Grayzone" (par. 9).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"'The main concern of advocates on the ground in Ukraine is that legislators and even news organizations aren’t looking at this as a human rights violation,' Lamberton told The Grayzone" (par. 9).
May 1, 2025, 3:28 p.m.
Countries: South Sudan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"'Some of my colleagues and I have established the South Sudanese Women in Medicine (Sswim) forum, which we use to mentor and encourage other South Sudanese women to venture into medicine,' she [Dr Idyoro] concludes" (par. 30).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"'Some of my colleagues and I have established the South Sudanese Women in Medicine (Sswim) forum, which we use to mentor and encourage other South Sudanese women to venture into medicine,' she [Dr Idyoro] concludes" (par. 30).