From job bans to child marriage, countries told to scrap sexist laws
London, UK Thomson Reuters Foundation From parts of the United States where child marriage remains legal to Russia, where women are banned from a host of jobs, almost every country has broken long-standing promises to eradicate discriminatory laws, legal experts said on Monday. Rights group Equality Now urged all governments to review their laws as […]
UN urges legal reform to protect women from rape at home
United Nations, New York City, US Thomson Reuters Foundation The home is one of the most dangerous places for women, the United Nations said on Tuesday, as research showed only four in 10 countries criminalise marital rape. A dozen countries allow rapists to avoid prosecution by marrying their victims, UN Women said in its flagship […]
Christians join in 16 days of activism to end violence against women
Christians from across the world have joined in 16 days of activism against gender-based violence as part of a campaign to end violence against women. The 16 days commenced on Sunday – International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – and run until 10th December – Human Rights Day. The initiative runs alongside existing faith […]
WOMEN: AFGHAN TEENAGE BEEKEEPER CREATES ENTREPRENEURIAL BUZZ
ZABIHULLAH NOORI, of Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports from Afghanistan on the difference empowering women in the nation can make…