The Return of Misogynistic Gynophobes in Afghanistan — Global Issues

The Return of Misogynistic Gynophobes in Afghanistan — Global Issues

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Afghan women. Credit: Shelly Kittleson/IPS by Sania Farooqui (new delhi, india) Friday, June 17, 2022 Inter Press Service NEW DELHI, India, Jun 17 (IPS) – Gynophobia is defined as an intense and irrational fear of women or hatred of women, it may be characterized as a form of specific phobias, which…

Will Apex Court Ruling Remove Stigma for Sex Workers in India? — Global Issues

Will Apex Court Ruling Remove Stigma for Sex Workers in India? — Global Issues

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Activists, Tahira Hasan, and Shahira Naim welcome the Supreme Court ruling which recognises sex work as a profession. However, questions are asked about whether the ruling is enough to guarantee that those in the profession no longer face harassment. by Mehru Jaffer (lucknow) Thursday, June 09, 2022 Inter Press Service Lucknow,…

Ukraine Showing the World How to Fight Back — Global Issues

Where are we and What are we Bound for? — Global Issues

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Opinion by Kwan Soo-Chen, David McCoy (kuala lumpur, malaysia) Thursday, June 02, 2022 Inter Press Service KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jun 02 (IPS) – It is increasingly clear that human health and wellbeing are being threatened everywhere because of global warming and environmental damage. Extreme weather events, sea level rise, increasing scarcity…

Ukraine Showing the World How to Fight Back — Global Issues

Just & Equitable Energy Transition — Global Issues

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Opinion by Emily Karanja (nairobi, kenya) Thursday, June 02, 2022 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 02 (IPS) – The following article is part of a series to commemorate World Environment Day June 5   The writer is Program Associate, Sustainable Energy Futures Program, Society for International Development (SID)A global transition…

If Women Dont Lead, Well Lose the Battle Against Climate Crisis — Global Issues

If Women Dont Lead, Well Lose the Battle Against Climate Crisis — Global Issues

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The Iraqi capital of Baghdad covered in a layer of dust during the third dust storm in two months, 24th May 2022. Credit: Zaid Albayati/Oxfam 2022 Opinion by Sally Abi Khalil (beirut, lebanon) Wednesday, June 01, 2022 Inter Press Service The following article is part of a series to commemorate World…

COVID and Discrimination Aggravated Maternal Mortality in Latin America — Global Issues

COVID and Discrimination Aggravated Maternal Mortality in Latin America — Global Issues

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Adequate maternal care during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period is essential to curbing the high maternal mortality rates in Latin America, which stopped falling due to women’s health care problems during the COVID pandemic. CREDIT: Government of Tigre / Argentina by Mario Osava (rio de janeiro) Saturday, May 28, 2022…

Gender Sensitivity Key to Achieving Climate Justice — Global Issues

Gender Sensitivity Key to Achieving Climate Justice — Global Issues

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Women attend an event on solutions for implementing gender-responsive climate action at the United Nations in 2019. Credit: UN Women/Ryan Brown. by Juliet Morrison (toronto) Friday, May 27, 2022 Inter Press Service Toronto, May 27 (IPS) – While the climate crisis affects virtually every aspect of life, its impacts are not…

Women Leading Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine, Now Include them in Leadership, say UN Women and CARE — Global Issues

Women Leading Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine, Now Include them in Leadership, say UN Women and CARE — Global Issues

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Women have been highly impacted by the Ukraine war, and have headed humanitarian efforts in their communities, but are still absent from leadership positions. UN Women and Care called for their meaningful inclusion in planning and decision-making processes. Credit: Ed Holt/IPS by Naureen Hossain (new york) Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Inter…