The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery focuses on eradicating modern forms of slavery like trafficking, sexual exploitation, child labor, forced marriage, and forced recruitment of children into armed conflict. The Day is observed on December 2, which marks the same date that the U.N. Convention for the Suppression […]
WAD: UNAIDS Calls for the Eradication of Gender-Based Violence against Women and Girls
UNAIDS is calling on the world to unite to end gender-based violence in all its forms and to challenge the gender inequities driving the HIV pandemic. “Violence against women and girls is our individual and collective shame—a gross violation of human rights happening on an epic scale,” said UNAIDS Executive […]
COP27: A Gendered Perspective on Loss and Damage Due to Climate Change
When we think of climate change and the importance of mitigation and adaptation to reduce adverse impacts, especially to the most vulnerable regions and populations, gender and intersectionality are newer considerations within the climate justice discussion. Furthermore, we cannot address climate justice without including social justice; and these efforts cannot […]