gender-based violence

Pakistan, chairing the OIC Ministerial Conference on Women, faces criticism for its low global ranking in gender equality. The conference emphasized the need for tangible progress over declarations, with proposals for measurable targets in girls' education and women's leadership. Challenges include weak enforcement of women's legal protections and low workforce participation.

OCHA reports that women and girls in southern Lebanon face increased risks of gender-based violence and limited access to maternal health services due to Israeli military operations. Over 16,000 pregnant women are among displaced populations, with three hospitals and 36 healthcare centers closed or damaged.

Sokoto recorded 883 Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases and secured 22 convictions in one year. The report emphasizes the need for a multi-sectoral approach and coordination among stakeholders to sustain progress.

42% of Nigerian schoolgirls face gender-based violence in schools, leading to dropouts and psychological trauma. The Nigerian government and EU are taking action to address the issue.

Cameroon has failed to reduce gender-based violence due to discriminatory laws and underinvestment in public services, enabling abuse. The Human Rights Watch (HRW) highlights these systemic issues as key factors perpetuating the problem.

The Federal Government (FG) has agreed to establish gender-based violence (GBV) safe spaces in all 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) through a partnership with the New Era Foundation. The initiative aims to enhance protection, rehabilitation, and support services for GBV survivors nationwide.

On June 1st, Kenya's Nairobi saw protests by women's rights organizations and civil society groups demanding action against rising femicide and gender-based violence. They emphasized the urgency of women's right to exist without violence.

The Kenyan government is accelerating measures to address rising gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, according to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

The Nigerian government and partners are training NAPTIP, Civil Defence, and other agencies on prosecuting gender-based violence (GBV) in schools to improve access to justice for child survivors. The initiative addresses rising concerns over violence, exploitation, and harassment in educational settings.

Mass rallies in Argentina protest the killing of 14-year-old Agostina Vega in Cordoba, fueling renewed demands for government action against gender-based violence and intensifying criticism of President Javier Milei.

The killing of a 14-year-old girl in central Argentina has triggered widespread outrage and demands for government action against gender-based violence. The incident has shaken the nation, echoing past protests over similar cases.

Protesters in Kenya are demanding the government address a femicide crisis by providing a 40-day deadline to intervene in gender-based violence. Advocacy groups have called for urgent action to halt the escalating issue.

Hundreds of women in Nairobi protested for a government declaration of national crisis over rising gender-based violence and femicide, carrying signs and a coffin to highlight the issue. Police formed a specialized investigative unit, and women’s rights groups reported receiving 70 weekly cases of gender-based violence, while activists issued a 40-day ultimatum for government action.

Hundreds of women in Kenya’s capital are protesting, demanding the government investigate rising gender-based violence and the killing of women. Protesters call for a national crisis declaration to address the issue.

Two recent incidents of gender-based violence involving elected officials highlight the need for a shift in masculinity definition. These incidents show a deadly crisis of violent manhood spilling into politics. The shift aims from control and domination to care and connection.

Myanmar's military regime is expanding its ban on sanitary towels, claiming they are used for first aid by resistance fighters. Activists argue the ban constitutes gender-based violence and human rights violations, amid ongoing civil war since the 2021 military coup.