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Equality Now stands in solidarity with Georgian women’s quest for human rights and calls upon authorities to stop abuses

February 13, 2025

Dozens of Georgian women protesters are testifying about the verbal or physical assault by Georgian police. Georgia’s f...

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Legal amendments in Iraq threaten the rights of women and girls 

February 11, 2025

By Dr. Dima Dabbous, Equality Now’s representative in the Middle East and North Africa  Beirut, Lebanon, February 11, 2025...

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The Path to Ending Female Genital Mutilation in Colombia

February 6, 2025

Leer en español On this International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, we call for action. Colombia is at a crucial moment to ...

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Five years to zero: the Race to end FGM by 2030

February 6, 2025

Strengthening alliances and building movements to end FGM in Eastern and Southern Africa Joint statement by UNFPA, UNICEF, UN...

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Uniting to End FGM/C Across the Americas: A Joint Statement

February 5, 2025

This February 6th – International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, in recognition of this y...

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International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM: 5 Things You Should Know About Female Genital Mutilation

February 4, 2025

Female genital mutilation (FGM)is a human rights violation impacting millions of women and girls worldwide. As we approach th...

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Beyond a Verdict: Why Systemic Reforms Are Key to Ending Sexual Violence in India

February 4, 2025

Two months after the brutal rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata, a sessions court has sentenced the perpetrator to l...

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One Year After Total Child Marriage Ban, New Hampshire Considers New Exceptions 

January 28, 2025

A new child marriage bill in New Hampshire is drawing attention from lawmakers and activists across the United States. Last y...

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President Biden declares the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the US Constitution: Here’s what it could mean for women and girls 

January 18, 2025

President Biden’s decisive action on January 17th declaring the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the 28th Amendment to t...

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We Welcome President Biden’s Declaration that the Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution is the Law of the Land

January 17, 2025

Today marks a historic milestone for gender equality, bringing justice for all women and girls in the United States of Americ...

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When State Laws Fall Short, a Constitutional Amendment Could Secure Women’s Rights

January 15, 2025

By Anastasia Law, Program Officer North America Amid the election of a US President whose rhetoric and policies reject the fu...

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Shining a Light on US National Human Trafficking Awareness Day 2025: The Fight Against Online Sexual Exploitation and Abuse 

January 10, 2025

What is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and Why Does It Matter? January 11 marks National Human Trafficking Awarenes...