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Nepali women are reclaiming political spaces once denied to them—despite systemic barriers, grassroots leaders like those in Bajura are transforming norms and driving change.
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Fueling the Engine of Social Change: Black Women and the Voting Rights Movement
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Choosing to Challenge: Gender Bias And Inequality In Humanitarian Aid Systems
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COVID-19 deepened challenges for survivors of violence. Advocates adapted, but rural gaps and urgent needs for support and services remain.
Research On Gender-Based Violence, A Life-Changing Experience That Does Not Come With Guidelines!
Research in Nicaragua reveals how studying gender-based violence can spark personal and collective change—even amid crisis and displacement.
Candies in Hell: 20 Years Later
20 years after “Candies in Hell,” data shows violence dropped—but crisis threatens progress. Survivors & advocates call for renewed action in Nicaragua.
Mobile Tech: An Answer to Gender-Based Violence?
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What does justice mean for survivors of campus sexual assault?
Survivors of campus sexual assault define justice as prevention. Policies must center on stopping assault to truly meet their needs.
Pandemics in Crisis-Affected Settings: Ensuring Women & Girls Are Not Forgotten
COVID-19 deepens risks for displaced women and girls. A gendered, inclusive response is vital to protect them during and beyond public health crises.