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Equality Now leads the way in driving the legal and systemic change needed to end violence and discrimination against all women and girls, everywhere in the world, to the benefit of all.

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The evidence is clear: achieving legal gender equality benefits everyone, providing the foundation for more stable, prosperous societies where all are free to achieve their potential.

Since our inception in 1992, we’ve played a pivotal role in the reform of 130 discriminatory laws worldwide – positively impacting the lives of millions of women and girls, their communities and nations, both now and for generations to come.

Together, we can eliminate all legal and systemic barriers to gender equality and transform the lives of millions more.

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Intervention on the Occasion of the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

Equality Now celebrates the Central African Republic’s ratification of the Maputo Protocol and urges its full implementation. We also call for the withdrawal of reservations by nine AU Member States and the swift enactment of Ghana’s Spousal Property Rights Bill to advance women’s rights across Africa.

Legal gaps and enduring harm: Analysing the persistence of child marriage in the United States

Child marriage remains legal across most of the US, leaving minors vulnerable. Equality Now and Unchained At Last’s report exposes legal gaps, consequences, and provides clear recommendations to address this harmful practice nationwide.

Medicalisation of female genital mutilation/cutting in South and South East Asia

Equality Now’s policy brief with partners highlights the rise of medicalised FGM/C in South and South East Asia and calls for urgent government and health sector action to end the practice.

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17th October 2025

14 mins

Statement By Equality Now on the Occasion of the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights

News and Insights

15th October 2025

6 mins

The 2025 Equality Now Make Equality Reality Gala celebrates joy as resistance, honoring Malala Yousafzai and the Pelicot family

Press Releases

15th October 2025

6 mins

Equality Now welcomes Chief Justice of India’s acknowledgment of female genital mutilation in India

Press Releases

8th October 2025

8 mins

New report highlights legal loopholes that permit child marriage in 34 US states

Press Releases

7th October 2025

9 mins

The Paradox of progress and pushback: What UNGA 2025 tells us about the future of the rights of women and girls

News and Insights

6th October 2025

11 mins

Equality Now and Bir Duino Kyrgyzstan oppose reinstatement of the death penalty

News and Insights

6th October 2025

8 mins

Landmark ruling finally brings justice for survivors of wartime sexual violence in DRC

Press Releases

6th October 2025

12 mins

Experts warn of rise in medical professionals performing female genital mutilation/cutting in Asia

Press Releases

3rd October 2025

10 mins

Safe abortion is life-saving healthcare: A call to action

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