Across Southern Africa, governments, parliamentarians, civil society, and local communities are working together to ...

Nairobi, Kenya, September 30, 2026: In May 2026, The Gambia’s High Court acquitted three women prosecuted in connection with the death of an infant following female genital mutilation (FGM). The Court ...

The allegations presented in the sexual violence case involving a Cornell University student describe egregious acts of sexual violence and profound violations of the human rights of the alleged ...

With global funding to end child marriage falling yearly since 2019, African governments must take action to strengthen ...

An overview of sexual violence in Paraguay and the barriers survivors face in accessing justice. An assessment of compliance with international standards across four areas: heightened due diligence, ...

What’s changed: An updated look at the state of gender equality in the United States since the 2024 election What’s at stake: Explore how constitutional protections, bodily autonomy, gender-based ...

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) is a key institution within the African Union responsible for ...

Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Bill, 2025, commonly known as the EAC FGM Bill is the first regional law of its kind across the African continent which if passed into law, will ...

The state of gender equality at UNGA 2026 and what has changed since last year Observing the world during the UN General Assembly (UNGA) 2026, one could be forgiven for having a pessimistic outlook: ...

After years of legislative setbacks, survivors and campaigners celebrate California setting the legal age of marriage at 18 years old without exception. The victory is a milestone for girls’ rights ...

Every year, 12 million girls are married before the age of 18. While progress towards ending child marriage remains too slow, legal and policy reforms around the world offer important lessons about ...

Online misogyny is increasingly normalised and amplified through online platforms, exposing women and girls to technology-facilitated gender-based violence while providing an entry point into wider ...