Latest items for SEGI-PRACTICE-2
Oct. 29, 2025, 12:10 p.m.
Countries: South Africa
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"""In April, Women For Change handed over a petition with 150,000 signatures demanding that the government declare “gender-based violence and femicide” (GBVF) to be a national disaster. Kasambala said: “This stance will then filter down to the police, the courts and hospitals.” Sindisiwe Chikunga, the minister for women, youth and persons with disabilities, replied in a letter: “The government remains fully committed to a whole-of-society, multi-sectoral response to the GBVF crisis.” She did not mention the national disaster demand"" (para. 9-10). This quote indicates that there is public response from the South African government to civilian/NGO calls for the government to improve the status of women (NAC - CODER COMMENT).more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"""In April, Women For Change handed over a petition with 150,000 signatures demanding that the government declare “gender-based violence and femicide” (GBVF) to be a national disaster. Kasambala said: “This stance will then filter down to the police, the courts and hospitals.” Sindisiwe Chikunga, the minister for women, youth and persons with disabilities, replied in a letter: “The government remains fully committed to a whole-of-society, multi-sectoral response to the GBVF crisis.” She did not mention the national disaster demand"" (para. 9-10). This quote indicates that there is public response from the South African government to civilian/NGO calls for the government to improve the status of women (NAC - CODER COMMENT).more
Oct. 29, 2025, 11:55 a.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"Despite previous outreach - including a letter from Amnesty International highlighting these patterns of abuse [of female migrant laborers] and requesting information on relevant legal reforms - no official response was received. The absence of a response is concerning and risks undermining public commitments to advancing the rights of women and migrant workers" (para. 8). This quote displays the government's lack of response to calls for an improvement of the quality of life of migrant laborers, including over 1.2 million female migrant laborers, from Amnesty International and other advocacy groups (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"Despite previous outreach - including a letter from Amnesty International highlighting these patterns of abuse [of female migrant laborers] and requesting information on relevant legal reforms - no official response was received. The absence of a response is concerning and risks undermining public commitments to advancing the rights of women and migrant workers" (para. 8). This quote displays the government's lack of response to calls for an improvement of the quality of life of migrant laborers, including over 1.2 million female migrant laborers, from Amnesty International and other advocacy groups (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Oct. 17, 2025, 6:59 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"One large protest happened on October 20, 2019, in response to a series of murders of women. Protesters demanded the adoption and ratification of the Istanbul Convention (the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence). And thanks to their action, just two days later, the question of adopting the Istanbul Convention was raised in parliament by MP Asim Mollazada. However, the proposal once again failed. Government officials often reference public opinion to defend their refusal to vote for the bill. For example, Safarov said in a 2019 interview that the population of Azerbaijan was not ready for the adoption of the Convention. And...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"One large protest happened on October 20, 2019, in response to a series of murders of women. Protesters demanded the adoption and ratification of the Istanbul Convention (the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence). And thanks to their action, just two days later, the question of adopting the Istanbul Convention was raised in parliament by MP Asim Mollazada. However, the proposal once again failed. Government officials often reference public opinion to defend their refusal to vote for the bill. For example, Safarov said in a 2019 interview that the population of Azerbaijan was not ready for the adoption of the Convention. And...more
Oct. 10, 2025, 9:05 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"Anti-feminist voices have had a critical influence on [South Korean] politics. On 27 May this year, four candidates vying to become South Korea’s next president went head to head in a national TV debate. Lee Jun-seok, a 40-year-old Harvard graduate and leader of the relatively minor conservative Reform party, posed a graphic question to a rival: “If someone says they want to stick chopsticks into women’s genitals or some place like that, is that misogyny?” Lee’s comment sent shock waves across the country. Social media exploded with outrage, university students held press conferences demanding Lee withdraw from the race and women’s groups filed complaints with police...His anti-feminist messaging was adopted...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"Anti-feminist voices have had a critical influence on [South Korean] politics. On 27 May this year, four candidates vying to become South Korea’s next president went head to head in a national TV debate. Lee Jun-seok, a 40-year-old Harvard graduate and leader of the relatively minor conservative Reform party, posed a graphic question to a rival: “If someone says they want to stick chopsticks into women’s genitals or some place like that, is that misogyny?” Lee’s comment sent shock waves across the country. Social media exploded with outrage, university students held press conferences demanding Lee withdraw from the race and women’s groups filed complaints with police...His anti-feminist messaging was adopted...more
Oct. 10, 2025, 9:02 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"A 2018 Home Office review found shocking examples of women being pressured back into abusive marriages, denied divorces and treated as second–class participants. One woman, known as Ayesha, told the review how a Sharia council refused her a divorce, despite the fact that her husband had physically assaulted her while she was pregnant and tried to throw their child out of a window. The Conservatives commissioned that 2018 review. They had the evidence in their hands. And what did they do? They shelved it – too afraid of being called intolerant to stand up for women" (para. 9-11). This quote indicates that the Conservative Party was hesitant to publish their...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"A 2018 Home Office review found shocking examples of women being pressured back into abusive marriages, denied divorces and treated as second–class participants. One woman, known as Ayesha, told the review how a Sharia council refused her a divorce, despite the fact that her husband had physically assaulted her while she was pregnant and tried to throw their child out of a window. The Conservatives commissioned that 2018 review. They had the evidence in their hands. And what did they do? They shelved it – too afraid of being called intolerant to stand up for women" (para. 9-11). This quote indicates that the Conservative Party was hesitant to publish their...more
Oct. 2, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Kazakhstan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"While feminism is a natural part of social debate in Sweden, the word is met with incomprehension and skepticism in Kazakhstan" (para 1)."When I participate in discussions about gender equality, I often hear the same response, “Feminism has no place in our country.” For many Kazakhs, traditional values are not questioned. Feminism is seen as something Western and foreign, something that is not needed" (para 3).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"While feminism is a natural part of social debate in Sweden, the word is met with incomprehension and skepticism in Kazakhstan" (para 1)."When I participate in discussions about gender equality, I often hear the same response, “Feminism has no place in our country.” For many Kazakhs, traditional values are not questioned. Feminism is seen as something Western and foreign, something that is not needed" (para 3).
Aug. 16, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Countries: Argentina
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"These massive public and civil society mobilizations helped put abortion on the political agenda. Many Argentine lawmakers changed their minds after being challenged by the massive green wave that took to the streets to fight for their gender, sexual, and reproductive rights, which greatly facilitated the passage of the abortion law. In addition, the publicity surrounding the law has helped reassure those seeking abortion care of their rights" (Para 9). "Since 2023, Argentina has also been facing a new political atmosphere. In some speeches, Argentina's new president, Javier Milei, has questioned the legality of abortion and the legitimacy of feminism" (Para 14).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"These massive public and civil society mobilizations helped put abortion on the political agenda. Many Argentine lawmakers changed their minds after being challenged by the massive green wave that took to the streets to fight for their gender, sexual, and reproductive rights, which greatly facilitated the passage of the abortion law. In addition, the publicity surrounding the law has helped reassure those seeking abortion care of their rights" (Para 9). "Since 2023, Argentina has also been facing a new political atmosphere. In some speeches, Argentina's new president, Javier Milei, has questioned the legality of abortion and the legitimacy of feminism" (Para 14).
May 1, 2025, 3:01 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"The widely praised granting of driving rights to women can be interpreted as institutionalized tokenism, especially when the broader political and civil rights landscape for Saudi women remains lacking in progress. The irony is palpable, several women who championed the driving ban continue to languish behind bars" (par. 10). "Journalists and activists face imprisonment. In some cases, they also face execution for sharing opposing views on online platforms. Nourah bint Saeed al-Qahtani, a Saudi citizen whose details are barely known, was given a 45-year sentence for social media posts. Following that is Salma al-Shehab, a Leeds University scholar who received 27 years in prison for Twitter activism" (par. 11). "Loujain...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"The widely praised granting of driving rights to women can be interpreted as institutionalized tokenism, especially when the broader political and civil rights landscape for Saudi women remains lacking in progress. The irony is palpable, several women who championed the driving ban continue to languish behind bars" (par. 10). "Journalists and activists face imprisonment. In some cases, they also face execution for sharing opposing views on online platforms. Nourah bint Saeed al-Qahtani, a Saudi citizen whose details are barely known, was given a 45-year sentence for social media posts. Following that is Salma al-Shehab, a Leeds University scholar who received 27 years in prison for Twitter activism" (par. 11). "Loujain...more
April 30, 2025, 12:05 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"After two years in detention, a Chinese journalist who spoke up against sexual harassment stood trial on subversion charges on Friday along with a labor rights activist, the latest example of Beijing’s intensified crackdown on civil society. Huang Xueqin, an independent journalist who was once a prominent voice in China’s #MeToo movement, and her friend Wang Jianbing, the activist, were taken away by the police in September 2021 and later charged with inciting subversion of state power. Their trial was held at the Guangzhou Intermediate People’s Court in southern China (par. 1-2). "Since China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, came to power in 2012, the ruling Communist Party has sought to...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"After two years in detention, a Chinese journalist who spoke up against sexual harassment stood trial on subversion charges on Friday along with a labor rights activist, the latest example of Beijing’s intensified crackdown on civil society. Huang Xueqin, an independent journalist who was once a prominent voice in China’s #MeToo movement, and her friend Wang Jianbing, the activist, were taken away by the police in September 2021 and later charged with inciting subversion of state power. Their trial was held at the Guangzhou Intermediate People’s Court in southern China (par. 1-2). "Since China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, came to power in 2012, the ruling Communist Party has sought to...more
April 30, 2025, 11:56 a.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"But the first reaction to this new group, hoping to start a public conversation about what has been happening privately, was suspicion and distrust" (par. 41).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"But the first reaction to this new group, hoping to start a public conversation about what has been happening privately, was suspicion and distrust" (par. 41).
April 29, 2025, 2:34 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"Late last year, Haruka submitted her story to the Japanese government when it sought to hear from citizens about making emergency contraceptives available over-the-counter. Her submission was one of 46,300 responses and 97 per cent of those comments were in favour of the idea. In most cases, the government only receives some submissions when it asks for public comments on a policy, with only a handful of requests for feedback getting around 100 responses" (par. 13-15). "'The public comments really pressured the government, so they couldn't just reject it,' said Kazuko Fukuda, a sexual and reproductive rights activist. Japan has considered making emergency contraception available over-the-counter numerous times in the...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"Late last year, Haruka submitted her story to the Japanese government when it sought to hear from citizens about making emergency contraceptives available over-the-counter. Her submission was one of 46,300 responses and 97 per cent of those comments were in favour of the idea. In most cases, the government only receives some submissions when it asks for public comments on a policy, with only a handful of requests for feedback getting around 100 responses" (par. 13-15). "'The public comments really pressured the government, so they couldn't just reject it,' said Kazuko Fukuda, a sexual and reproductive rights activist. Japan has considered making emergency contraception available over-the-counter numerous times in the...more
April 16, 2025, 8:34 p.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"The clear role of legally-owned firearms in femicides in Italy is often highlighted by media outlets, especially around the International Day for the Elimination of VAW. When concerns about such impact are shared on social media by activists or prominent figures, a strong reaction, which often appears well-coordinated or planned, from pro-gun individuals follows. A notable example is that of Senator Valeria Valente, the President of the Senate Commission on Femicide, whose comment that 'One thing is certain, however: women close to an armed man run higher risks. It is unacceptable, but it is true. We have to start taking this problem seriously' was met by a stream of pro-gun...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"The clear role of legally-owned firearms in femicides in Italy is often highlighted by media outlets, especially around the International Day for the Elimination of VAW. When concerns about such impact are shared on social media by activists or prominent figures, a strong reaction, which often appears well-coordinated or planned, from pro-gun individuals follows. A notable example is that of Senator Valeria Valente, the President of the Senate Commission on Femicide, whose comment that 'One thing is certain, however: women close to an armed man run higher risks. It is unacceptable, but it is true. We have to start taking this problem seriously' was met by a stream of pro-gun...more
April 11, 2025, 3:49 p.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"After the peace process in Aceh, women human rights defenders are sometimes accused of being anti-islam, in particular 'anti-Shariah', secular, pluralist, liberal, imperialist' when they want to speak-up on their rights" (23).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"After the peace process in Aceh, women human rights defenders are sometimes accused of being anti-islam, in particular 'anti-Shariah', secular, pluralist, liberal, imperialist' when they want to speak-up on their rights" (23).
April 10, 2025, 7:06 p.m.
Countries: Venezuela
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2, SEGI-PRACTICE-3
"The Committee reiterates its concern regarding the stigmatization and criminalization of civil society representatives, including women human rights defenders, journalists and media workers, who continue to be discredited in the State-owned media in the State party. It also regrets the insufficient measures taken by the State party to expedite the investigation and prosecution of all acts of harassment, intimidation and reprisals perpetrated against women human rights defenders, as well as the lack of measures taken to prevent attacks and threats against women human rights defenders and to provide protection and reparations to them" (9).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2, SEGI-PRACTICE-3
"The Committee reiterates its concern regarding the stigmatization and criminalization of civil society representatives, including women human rights defenders, journalists and media workers, who continue to be discredited in the State-owned media in the State party. It also regrets the insufficient measures taken by the State party to expedite the investigation and prosecution of all acts of harassment, intimidation and reprisals perpetrated against women human rights defenders, as well as the lack of measures taken to prevent attacks and threats against women human rights defenders and to provide protection and reparations to them" (9).
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"There is a lot of resistance and discontent from radicalized religious groups on efforts to promote gender equality and women’s rights" (16-17).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"There is a lot of resistance and discontent from radicalized religious groups on efforts to promote gender equality and women’s rights" (16-17).
March 28, 2025, 6:01 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"The global #MeToo movement inspired many South Korean feminists to hit the streets and voice their grievances like never before, and they successfully campaigned to legalize abortion and pushed through landmark legal changes on the widespread problem of tech-based sexual abuse, most notably spycam porn crimes. But this has also motivated a men’s rights counter-movement to fight back with vigor. When Yoon, a former chief prosecutor and presidential candidate, began to roll out campaign promises that echoed their rallying cries, they lined up behind him" (para 13).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"The global #MeToo movement inspired many South Korean feminists to hit the streets and voice their grievances like never before, and they successfully campaigned to legalize abortion and pushed through landmark legal changes on the widespread problem of tech-based sexual abuse, most notably spycam porn crimes. But this has also motivated a men’s rights counter-movement to fight back with vigor. When Yoon, a former chief prosecutor and presidential candidate, began to roll out campaign promises that echoed their rallying cries, they lined up behind him" (para 13).
March 27, 2025, 7:49 p.m.
Countries: Somalia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1, SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"'It’s persistent, it’s constant,' said Dr. Mariam Dahir, who is a rare public opponent of cutting in Somaliland, a breakaway region in the north of the country" (para 15). "She posts Facebook videos calling for a total ban on cutting, which attract widespread criticism. 'Then at least I know people are hearing the idea,' she said. And that, at least, is a change from the past, when it was totally taboo for people to discuss the practice at all" (para 18).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1, SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"'It’s persistent, it’s constant,' said Dr. Mariam Dahir, who is a rare public opponent of cutting in Somaliland, a breakaway region in the north of the country" (para 15). "She posts Facebook videos calling for a total ban on cutting, which attract widespread criticism. 'Then at least I know people are hearing the idea,' she said. And that, at least, is a change from the past, when it was totally taboo for people to discuss the practice at all" (para 18).
March 27, 2025, 7:22 p.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"Prior to 2015, International Women’s Day marches and campaigns were commonplace in Cambodia. However, every year from 2015 through 2019, authorities have barred women’s rights CSOs and unions from conducting marches, bicycle rides, or large assemblies on Women’s Day, even when the purpose of the event was to simply raise awareness of key issues facing women. Usually the purported reason for denying the activity is that it might block traffic, despite the fact that traffic is always extremely light on national holidays and alternate routes could be created" (1-2).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"Prior to 2015, International Women’s Day marches and campaigns were commonplace in Cambodia. However, every year from 2015 through 2019, authorities have barred women’s rights CSOs and unions from conducting marches, bicycle rides, or large assemblies on Women’s Day, even when the purpose of the event was to simply raise awareness of key issues facing women. Usually the purported reason for denying the activity is that it might block traffic, despite the fact that traffic is always extremely light on national holidays and alternate routes could be created" (1-2).
March 11, 2025, 5:39 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"More recently, she has held community meetings to discuss FGM and to debunk myths around its religious and cultural relevance. In Matam, many people believe that the Qu’ran says girls should be cut. People also believe it has origins in their culture. Diallo did research to disprove this and presented it to her village chief. He ruled that no one should practice FGM within the confines of the village" (par. 15).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"More recently, she has held community meetings to discuss FGM and to debunk myths around its religious and cultural relevance. In Matam, many people believe that the Qu’ran says girls should be cut. People also believe it has origins in their culture. Diallo did research to disprove this and presented it to her village chief. He ruled that no one should practice FGM within the confines of the village" (par. 15).
March 4, 2025, 10:02 p.m.
Countries: Turkey
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has a long history of hate speech against the HM and Fethullah Gülen himself and such a statement caused much of his anger. In 2014, while Prime Minister, he publicly stated: 'You don’t have to cover your head,’ they said; ‘Remove your headscarf to attend university,’ they said. So he is a preacher; you’re kidding; he is nothing close to a preacher'" (4).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has a long history of hate speech against the HM and Fethullah Gülen himself and such a statement caused much of his anger. In 2014, while Prime Minister, he publicly stated: 'You don’t have to cover your head,’ they said; ‘Remove your headscarf to attend university,’ they said. So he is a preacher; you’re kidding; he is nothing close to a preacher'" (4).
March 3, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"It is further concerned that the annual Labour and Women’s Rights and Gender Equality March could not take place in 2023, purportedly for security reasons ... Take into consideration the paramount importance of the right of peaceful assembly and refrain from over-prioritizing public order and security concerns when considering restrictions on democratic manifestations such as the annual Labour and Women’s Rights and Gender Equality March" (Page 20).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"It is further concerned that the annual Labour and Women’s Rights and Gender Equality March could not take place in 2023, purportedly for security reasons ... Take into consideration the paramount importance of the right of peaceful assembly and refrain from over-prioritizing public order and security concerns when considering restrictions on democratic manifestations such as the annual Labour and Women’s Rights and Gender Equality March" (Page 20).
Feb. 28, 2025, 5:27 p.m.
Countries: France
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"The observatory has been partly responsible for several public officials putting an end to their electoral bids due to mounting public pressure. Far-left assembly candidate Taha Bouhafs withdrew in mid-May after several women accused him of sexual assault. And even after saying that his criminal record 'shouldn’t stop [him] from political life,' Jérôme Peyrat, an En Marche candidate from the Dordogne, finally stepped out of the legislative race following controversy over his 2020 conviction of violence against his former partner. Still, several public officials accused of misconduct remain in their political functions, including Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin, who has been accused of rape and sexual harassment. Damien Abad, the recently...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"The observatory has been partly responsible for several public officials putting an end to their electoral bids due to mounting public pressure. Far-left assembly candidate Taha Bouhafs withdrew in mid-May after several women accused him of sexual assault. And even after saying that his criminal record 'shouldn’t stop [him] from political life,' Jérôme Peyrat, an En Marche candidate from the Dordogne, finally stepped out of the legislative race following controversy over his 2020 conviction of violence against his former partner. Still, several public officials accused of misconduct remain in their political functions, including Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin, who has been accused of rape and sexual harassment. Damien Abad, the recently...more
Feb. 12, 2025, 10:17 p.m.
Countries: Kazakhstan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"The university will now terminate the contract of the medical centre it blames for the blunder, say reports. The university is also conducting an internal review, say reports" (par. 19-20).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"The university will now terminate the contract of the medical centre it blames for the blunder, say reports. The university is also conducting an internal review, say reports" (par. 19-20).
Feb. 8, 2025, 12:39 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"Jess Eagelton, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Refuge, told Cosmopolitan UK: 'We hear time and time again from survivors that valid concerns for their safety are not being taken seriously by the police. 'The refusal of the police to respond to and take proportionate action to address threats of abuse has profound consequences for survivors – who increasingly feel there is nowhere to turn when their lives are at risk" (par. 12-13). "Councillor Sean Woodward, who chairs the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Panel, said dealing with acid attacks varied according to the running of each police force" (par. 15). "He said: 'I think a...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"Jess Eagelton, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Refuge, told Cosmopolitan UK: 'We hear time and time again from survivors that valid concerns for their safety are not being taken seriously by the police. 'The refusal of the police to respond to and take proportionate action to address threats of abuse has profound consequences for survivors – who increasingly feel there is nowhere to turn when their lives are at risk" (par. 12-13). "Councillor Sean Woodward, who chairs the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Panel, said dealing with acid attacks varied according to the running of each police force" (par. 15). "He said: 'I think a...more
Feb. 8, 2025, 12:26 p.m.
Countries: Somalia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"Members of parliament decried the killings during a debate Saturday and called for the offenders to be prosecuted" (par. 10).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"Members of parliament decried the killings during a debate Saturday and called for the offenders to be prosecuted" (par. 10).
Jan. 30, 2025, 7:52 p.m.
Countries: Honduras
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2, SEGI-PRACTICE-3
"The Committee is particularly concerned about harassment, gender-based violence, and acts of intimidation and reprisals against women human rights defenders" (10).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2, SEGI-PRACTICE-3
"The Committee is particularly concerned about harassment, gender-based violence, and acts of intimidation and reprisals against women human rights defenders" (10).
Jan. 29, 2025, 8:28 p.m.
Countries: Morocco
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2, SEGI-PRACTICE-3
"In Morocco, women's rights activists are facing death and rape threats as the country moves to overhaul an archaic family code. On 28 March, an Instagram account with the handle 'hydra21' shared a death list of twenty-two Moroccan women's rights and LGBTQ+ activists, threatening imminent assassinations. The list included renowned artist and activist Zainab Fassiki and members of famous local feminist NGOs such as Moroccan Outlaws, Politics4her, and Kif Mama Kif Baba. The Instagram account, which uses a fake name, has privately messaged several targeted activists, threatening their families and workplaces for promoting 'anti-Islam beliefs' and 'trying to destroy the values of Moroccan society.' 'There's not only one account. We...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2, SEGI-PRACTICE-3
"In Morocco, women's rights activists are facing death and rape threats as the country moves to overhaul an archaic family code. On 28 March, an Instagram account with the handle 'hydra21' shared a death list of twenty-two Moroccan women's rights and LGBTQ+ activists, threatening imminent assassinations. The list included renowned artist and activist Zainab Fassiki and members of famous local feminist NGOs such as Moroccan Outlaws, Politics4her, and Kif Mama Kif Baba. The Instagram account, which uses a fake name, has privately messaged several targeted activists, threatening their families and workplaces for promoting 'anti-Islam beliefs' and 'trying to destroy the values of Moroccan society.' 'There's not only one account. We...more
Jan. 29, 2025, 7:35 p.m.
Countries: Costa Rica
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee notes with concern: (a) That hate speech and threats by extremist groups against the National Institute for Women risk weakening the national machinery for the advancement of women" (4).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee notes with concern: (a) That hate speech and threats by extremist groups against the National Institute for Women risk weakening the national machinery for the advancement of women" (4).
Jan. 24, 2025, 3:28 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"To make work-life balance easier for parents, city governor Yuriko Koike plans to offer civil servants employed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government the option to work a shortened week beginning in April. 'Lagging behind in women's empowerment is Japan's long-standing issue, and overcoming the status quo and making society more diverse and prosperous is key for our bright future,' she said in a policy speech to the assembly" (para 4-5).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"To make work-life balance easier for parents, city governor Yuriko Koike plans to offer civil servants employed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government the option to work a shortened week beginning in April. 'Lagging behind in women's empowerment is Japan's long-standing issue, and overcoming the status quo and making society more diverse and prosperous is key for our bright future,' she said in a policy speech to the assembly" (para 4-5).
Jan. 23, 2025, 6:57 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"Messages then started piling into Darim's studio and the game developer claiming she was a feminist and demanding she be fired. Within hours, the company pulled the promotional video" (para 6). In this instance, even the insinuation of being tied to feminist ideas or being a part of a feminist group was met with an outward backlash and public anger (MCP - CODER COMMENT). "Darim had become the latest victim in a series of vicious online witch hunts, in which men in South Korea attack women they suspect of having feminist views. They bombard them with abuse and try to get them sacked" (para 7). "Because the companies are folding...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"Messages then started piling into Darim's studio and the game developer claiming she was a feminist and demanding she be fired. Within hours, the company pulled the promotional video" (para 6). In this instance, even the insinuation of being tied to feminist ideas or being a part of a feminist group was met with an outward backlash and public anger (MCP - CODER COMMENT). "Darim had become the latest victim in a series of vicious online witch hunts, in which men in South Korea attack women they suspect of having feminist views. They bombard them with abuse and try to get them sacked" (para 7). "Because the companies are folding...more