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Microfinance and Violence against Women and Girls
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Want to know what our researchers have to say? Check out the latest insights from our team at the Global Women’s Institute.
The WEAVE Forum brought together a group of experts to share knowledge about ending violence against women and girls.
Ni Silencio, Ni Olvido: Gender-Based Political Persecution in Nicaragua
This blog post examines the systematic gender-based political persecution in Nicaragua, highlighting how the regime targets feminists and women’s rights activists.
U.S. Mass Deportations Impact on Women and Girls’ Experiences of Gender-based Violence
U.S. immigration policies heighten risks of gender-based violence for migrant women and girls; experts urge immediate reforms to protect human rights.
Freeing the 51%: Women Remain the World’s Largest Oppressed Nation
Globally, women face systemic inequality in leadership, rights, and safety; urgent international action is needed to ensure gender equality and protect women's freedoms.
Remembering “Freedom Is Global” on International Women’s Day
At GW's IWD event, Azar Nafisi honors Iranian women’s fight for freedom, reminding us that “Woman, Life, Freedom” is a global call for human rights.
Gender Equality in Nigeria – Where Are We Three Years Since The Country’s #MeToo Movement Began?
Nigerian women lead powerful movements like #ArewaMeToo and #EndSARS, demanding justice and gender equality despite government inaction and resistance.
How the GenderPro Capacity Building Programme Helped My Pursuit of Advancing Gender Equality
Inspired by her mother’s resilience, Lufuno Barro uses gender-focused training to drive change through menstrual health programs advancing global gender equality.
The Global Shared Research Agenda shifts power to LMIC voices, setting feminist, inclusive priorities for violence prevention research on women and girls.
Survivor-centered Justice: Why Is It Essential for Ending Gender-Based Violence?
Survivor-centered justice is key to ending GBV—centering survivors’ needs, voices, and rights can drive legal reform and systemic change, even in crisis settings.
Crisis in the Northern Triangle: Why We Must Combat Gender-Based Violence
Gender-based violence is fueling migration from Central America’s Northern Triangle—addressing it is key to both justice and reducing forced displacement.
