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Sexual and gender minorities in countries across Asia and the Pacific still face widespread discrimination and violence. Our report assesses the legal barriers impacting their lives and outlines how laws and regulations reduce access to education, jobs, and public services. Learn how the legal and policy actions it recommends can increase economic opportunity and inclusion. https://ow.ly/NYT350RL2Hk

https://lnkd.in/gaRtwtnC Episode 8: Understanding Femicide and Gender Violence In the first episode of 2024, Episode 8 of Global Justice Voices, hosts Mehluli Malisa Batakathi , Luiz Víctor Silva , and Florence Akara delve into the alarming issue of femicide and its broader implications on gender dynamics. They explore the grim realities of femicide in #Brazil and #Kenya, shedding light on the cultural, societal, and legal factors that perpetuate violence against women. The episode examines the cultural context surrounding femicide, the challenges in implementing legal frameworks, and the multifaceted efforts to combat gender-based violence. From landmark legal cases to grassroots activism, Episode 8 provides a comprehensive exploration of femicide and highlights the urgent need for societal change to ensure justice and equality for all.

I am thrilled to reunite with my podcast crew after some time away! In our latest episode, we delve into a critical and urgent topic: femicide, a severe form of gender-based violence. This discussion is crucial, not only because it highlights the widespread nature of this issue—from Kenya to Brazil and beyond—but also because it underscores the cultural underpinnings, such as machismo, that contribute to these atrocities. By addressing the negative responses and attitudes towards women, we aim to shed light on this horrendous violation of human rights. It's a reminder that global efforts and stronger legal frameworks are essential to protect human rights universally. Let's stand together for respect and justice. #Podcasting #HumanRights #EndFemicide #GenderBasedViolence #GlobalJustice #Machismo #LegalReform

This report explores the use of vignettes with adolescent girls to address and challenge harmful social norms around sexual violence. The findings provide valuable insights into how participatory methodologies can help young girls collectively confront and shift deeply ingrained gender norms, fostering greater understanding and support within their communities. For professionals and researchers engaged in gender studies, adolescent development, or human rights, this report offers critical perspectives on tackling sexual violence and transforming social narratives. https://ow.ly/PHKm50TFaC0 #EndVAWG #GenderEquality #EndViolence #AdolescentGirls #SocialChange

Sexual and gender minorities in countries across Asia and the Pacific still face widespread discrimination and violence. Our new report assesses the legal barriers impacting their lives and outlines how laws and regulations reduce access to education, jobs, and public services. It also outlines the policy reforms needed to increase economic opportunity and inclusion. https://ow.ly/98lz50RL2yn #IDAHOBIT

Gender discrimination fuels violence by fostering harmful attitudes that devalue certain groups, particularly girls,” says Mr. Saleem Malik, a Human Rights Specialist. He discusses how gender discrimination begins even before birth, shaping a girl's life journey, and highlights that this discrimination often leads to violence and negatively impacts girls' self-esteem and emotional well-being. Watch Full Podcasts on Youtube. Link in bio. . . . Follow for more. #IbexMediaNetwork #earlychilddevelopment #genderbasedviolence #GBV #childdevelopment #emotionalhealth #psychologicalwellbeing #socialdevelopment #humanrights #PAFEC #childprotection #genderdiscrimination #girls #IMN

What are the specific examples of structural violence that affect Nigerian women in politics? Specific Examples of Structural Violence Affecting Nigerian Women in Politics I offer several specific examples that demonstrate how structural violence impedes the participation and representation of Nigerian women in the political sphere. These examples showcase how deeply entrenched inequalities and systemic biases create a hostile environment for women seeking to engage in politics, reinforcing their marginalization and undermining their capacity to exercise their political rights. #genderequity, #genderequality,#Democracy, #genderandpolitics, #civilrights, #women, #Genderequity, #GenderEquality, #WomensRights, #structuralviolence, #VAWG, #womenspoliticalparticipation,#GBV,#WomensHumanRights. https://lnkd.in/eNKUY5pm

Get ready for an insightful conversation! Join us for a sneak peek into our interview with Senior Deputy District Attorney Nathan Vasquez, a candidate for Multnomah County DA. Discover their perspective on Measure 110, plans for reforming the DA’s office, and insights on gender discrimination claims. Stay tuned for the full release! 🎬✨ #MultnomahCountyDA #InterviewTeaser #LegalInsights

NWC welcomes this implementation plan for the government's #ZeroTolerance Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence In December 2023 the National Observatory on Violence Against Women published a Monitoring Report of the #ZeroToleranceStrategy and we're pleased to see that many of our recommendations were included, such as: ✅ intersectional approach to the protection of vulnerable groups ✅the development of KPIs to track and measure progress of the strategy ✅need to establish governance, oversight and co-design structures with civil society organisations It's also good to see that government plan to incorporate our recommendations around centering the experiences of survivors at the intersection of family courts, criminal justice and child welfare proceedings Lastly, we're pleased with the planned actions to end prostitution and human trafficking, including a communications strategy regarding prostitution and its impact on wider gender equality, as well as the pilot accommodation centre for victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation Department of Justice Stephanie O'Keefe Orla O'Connor https://lnkd.in/edbeY6Mr

#TechTuesday Want to know what it would look like for tech design and development to start with feminist and social justice approaches instead of the profit motive to combat Technology Facilitated Gender based Violence #TFGBV? Read this news article https://rb.gy/0q7hfe at Devex in reference to how @NumunFund centers on the needs and voices of marginalized groups to combat #TFGBV.