Montana Court’s Historic Decision Recognizing State’s Responsibility to Protect Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment
On August 14, 2023, a judge in Montana District Court pronounced a landmark decision affirming the constitutional right to safe climate, in a lawsuit Held v. Montana.
“No sleeping with those in charge, no food.”: Gender-Based Violence Among Internally Displaced Persons in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
Mozambique’s government is addressing gender-based violence in Cabo Delgado Province, focusing on gender-sensitive services and post-conflict integration to ensure a more inclusive society.
One of the deadliest earthquakes of the decade in Türkiye and in Syria and its impact on women and girls
Two devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria in February 2023 left tens of thousands injured. Despite international aid, the disaster continues to worsen, particularly for women and girls, highlighting the need for better societal integration.
Dark age of women’s rights in Turkey: From revolutions to oppressions
Turkey has a long history of granting women political and social rights, but recent economic and political shifts have led to increased violence and attacks on women’s rights. The We Will Stop Femicide Platform is currently in trial.
The interdependent relationship between democracy and women’s rights
The fight for women’s empowerment and gender equality depends on the form of government women encounter in their countries. Despite structural flaws, the United States remains democratic, but political pressure can weaken institutions and lead to power abuse.
Gender equality in political life: a story of success or a failure in the 21st century?
Gender equality is a global issue, with only 27 women serving as Heads of State. Despite progress, only 38% of European MPs are female, with the EU, US, Hungary, and UK showing promising results.
The atrocities behind the gates in Xinjiang: The physical and mental persecution of Uyghur women
China’s repressive policies against Uyghurs in Xinjiang have led to inhumane conditions for millions of women, including forced sterilization and rape, resulting in “demographic genocide.” The ICC has confirmed this violation.
The situation of women’s rights in contemporary Hungary: The examination of the current state of women’s rights under the FIDESZ government
The paper examines Hungary’s women’s rights since 2010, highlighting political shifts, legal changes, and challenges in advocating for individual rights, while also addressing the 2008 global financial crisis.