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All this modern, culturally-conditioned confidence and feminist self-reliance aside, do women in the real world still prefer a male partner who is willing to step in and defend her from threats? Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/nlftwWM

I’m calling on everyone who has witnessed or experienced the consequences of restrictive laws denying women essential medical care. If you have letters, emails, or documentation of these cases, please send them to The Kolo: Women's Cross Cultural Collaboration (Kolo: WCCC). The federal government has shown no intention of addressing the harm these laws cause, leaving women and children vulnerable and without accountability. It’s time for women worldwide to organize and push back by building an international movement. We need pressure from global organizations, women’s groups, and communities across borders. Essentially, we need to create our own world government. Women will stand as the true advocates for human rights, demanding ethical standards and protections for all. Let’s create the accountability and change our systems fail to provide. Who wants to support and help -- be an advocate. Women will no longer be silent. https://lnkd.in/g-mZvSZN

Former Chief Magistrate, Her Lordship (Rtd) Ugonna Ezekwem, made a very salient submission. According to Her, we are not lacking laws to ensure the implementation of non-custodial approach, what we lack is the willpower & resources as well as the benefits that will flow. This issue oftentimes, leads to minor/petty offenders incarcerated ahead of trial coming back to the society more criminal minded than before. As a Nation, we can take examples from countries like Norway, which boasts of 50 prisoners per 100,000 inhabitants. If we adopt a more reformative approach, we will see a drastic reduction in the number of cases awaiting trial. Data has revealed the marginal nature of persons awaiting trial. from about 75% in 2015 to 73% in 2023. A large chunk of the budget goes to feeding the mammoth crowd. Other practical steps like the "Tokyo rules" and "Bangkok rules" which focus on guidance and gender perspectives should be considered. Imprisonment should be a last resort while the three Rs (Reformation, Rehabilitation & Reintegration) should be practiced more. Thankfully, the Nigerian Corrections have set up a "Restorative Justice Department" which shows eagerness to actualise these recommendations and kick back Injustice in the Justice sector. Truly engaging disussions!

In 2024, #politics remains a male bastion. Across the globe, only 27% of members of parliament are #WomenMPs and less than 1 in 4 parliamentary chambers is chaired by a woman. What has been steady progress, is now slowing down. By 1 October 2024, the percentage of seats held by women in national #parliaments had progressed by only 0.1 point since the start of this so-called “super election” year. How can parliaments and other stakeholders step up their action to prevent and eliminate all forms of gender-based violence offline and online, including violence generated or facilitated by #AI? What effective strategies and synergies are needed to build a sexism-free, violence-free public space? What targeted support and tools can be made available to women themselves in politics to counter the sexism and gender-based violence they face? Marking November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of #VAW, the Inter-Parliamentary Union, UN Women, United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), Council of the European Union and International IDEA are hosting a roundtable to discuss strategies and tools to support women in public life against #GBV online and offline. #16days More info ➡️ipu.org/GBV24

It was great Pleasure to being part of such an wide Virtual roundtable on VAWiP // Table ronde virtuelle sur VFF en politiqueon " Strategies and tools to support women in public life against gender-based violence online and offline”" where more than 100 Souls from Different Governments and Countries Participated. We also encourage the participation of Women Senators and Women Ministers from all over the World We The Leading Women of the World Represent #Pakistan over there and share Pakistan Government Initiatives over there. 1: Women's Protection Bill Passed in 2006, this bill was an attempt to change the 1979 Hudood Ordinance laws, which were criticized for their punishment of rape and adultery 2: Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act, 2012 This bill made violence against women and children a crime, punishable by fines and jail time. It also established time lines for dealing with domestic violence cases. 3: Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act, 2020 Introduced in 2020, this bill aimed to establish a system for protecting, relieving, and rehabilitating women, children, and other vulnerable people from domestic 4: Other laws in Pakistan related to violence against women include: Anti-Rape Act 2016 (I) Anti-Honor Killing Act 2016  (II) Punjab Protection of Women against Violence Act 2016  (III) Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act 2010  (IV) Acid Control and Acid Crime Prevention Act 2011 And our CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif Initative of " Women Protection Force" which create Women Protection Centers in 8 Districts of Punjab it will help Women " Never Again app" where Women report Violence's and Seek Support to provide safe Environment for Women. #UNWomen

#Day4: Experts and international institutions identify three key elements that define violence against women in politics. On Day 4 of the #16DaysOfActivism, we urge perpetrators to cease such harmful actions. Together, we can build a more inclusive and respectful political space. #ACEPA #16DaysofActivism #noexcuses #VAWP

Gender Parity is a Must for decisionmaking at all levels!

The Standing Committee on the Status of Women invites you to shape legislation by submitting your brief on coercive control. Let's work together to bring change and protect the vulnerable. Your insights are crucial! 🔗 Learn more and submit your brief by June 30, 2024: https://loom.ly/6-akBKI #CoerciveControl #Legislation #CanadianPolitics #yyc #yeg #FEWO #cdnpoli

Afghanistan’s recent morality law makes women even more invisible in the country, it means that half of its population is not able to contribute to the development. If you involve women as part of the negotiation team, you actually have a success rate for the conflicts to be resolved at a much higher level – UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk at the United Nations Summit of the Future #OurCommonFuture

An article titled "From Flirt to Ferocious Attack: Uncovering the Dark Reality of Atrocities Against Women at Their Workplace" authored by Sneha Dutta has been published in the latest issue of the International Journal of Legal Studies and Social Sciences. ✅ Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/dyRZbJAZ #workplaceviolence #womenrights #sexualharassment #genderjustice