Addressing Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Kenya: Launching a Roadmap for Action
January 12, 2023
As part of our ongoing efforts to end sexual exploitation in Kenya, together with our partner Trace Kenya, we have released a...
Equality Now’s statement on the announcement of the Taliban to ban women from attending universities in Afghanistan
December 23, 2022
Equality Now is deeply concerned at the announcement of the Taliban Minister of Higher Education on December 20, 2022, to ban...
A Step Towards Protecting Human Rights in Iran
December 1, 2022
Mahsa (Jina) Amini, a 22 year old woman, died on September 16 whilst in custody of the morality police after she was arrested...
Internet Governance Forum 2022: A Chance to Work Together Toward Guaranteeing Universal Digital Rights for All
November 27, 2022
This November 28 – December 2, 2022, people and organizations from all over the world will come together in Addis Ababa...
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: A Look at Discriminatory Violence Laws
November 23, 2022
With the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women just around the corner, we’re looking at the progr...
Funding women’s rights is crucial for effective climate action
November 18, 2022
Women continue to be underrepresented in climate debate and governance, as demonstrated at this year’s COP27 United Nations...
WATCH: Honoring the activism of Iranian women and girls
November 15, 2022
At Equality Now, our goal is to deliver a just world for women and girls through legal equality. That women and girls enjoy t...
Women’s Rights In Climate Change: A Perspective from Morocco at COP27
November 10, 2022
At the United Nations 2022 Climate Change Conference in Egypt, there are mounting calls for women to be guaranteed a principa...
Two-Finger Test: The Indian Supreme Court’s Important Reiteration of Ban
November 4, 2022
“This court has time and again deprecated the use of two finger test in cases alleging rape and sexual assault. The so-call...
S. Mona Sinha appointed next Global Executive Director of Equality Now
October 12, 2022
After an extensive search, we are delighted to announce that Sharmila “Mona” Sinha, an award-winning global gender equali...
International Day of the Girl Child 2022: A conversation on ending child marriage
October 11, 2022
Today is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child. 10 years of a movement dedicated to protecting and ...
Exploring The Role Of Court Users Committees In Enhancing Access To Justice For Survivors Of Trafficking For Sexual Exploitation
October 7, 2022
Trafficking in persons for sexual exploitation, also known as sex trafficking, is the most common form of human trafficking i...