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#IN 2024, LGBTQI+ rights in Africa face challenges, with 31 countries criminalizing same-sex relationships. Uganda and Ghana have intensified anti-LGBTQI+ laws, while Namibia shows progress with same-sex marriage recognition. South Africa remains the sole African nation with constitutional protections. Advocacy continues amid colonial legacies, religious influences, and political repression. #AtCorp

Today on Human Rights Day in South Africa we reflect on the sacrifices made in the fight for freedom and equality in South Africa.  We also think about the importance of these human rights, and protecting the rights of all people irrespective of race, gender, religion and sexual orientation.  Today let us celebrate our diversity and unity and think about what part we can each play in building a better South Africa. #Trifectiv #HumanRightsDay #SouthAfrica

𝙀𝙈𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘼𝙁𝙍𝙄𝘾𝘼𝙉 𝙒𝙊𝙈𝙀𝙉: 𝘼 𝙇𝙀𝙂𝘼𝘾𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙎𝙏𝙍𝙐𝙂𝙂𝙇𝙀 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙂𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙎 For centuries, African women have fought against colonialism, patriarchy, and social inequalities. Today, they continue to drive change and advocate for equality. Key Achievements: The Aba Women's Riot of 1929: Nigerian women protested British colonial policies. Maputo Protocol (2003): African Union's groundbreaking document on women's rights. Rwanda's Female Political Representation: Women hold over 60% of parliamentary seats. Challenges Ahead: Patriarchal norms and gender-based violence. Limited access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Human trafficking and sexual harassment. Together, we can empower African women and create a future of equality! Get a wider knowledge from Adesuwa LinkedIn page: https://shorturl.at/YOW6c #AfricanWomenRights #GenderEquality #Empowerment

𝙀𝙈𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘼𝙁𝙍𝙄𝘾𝘼𝙉 𝙒𝙊𝙈𝙀𝙉: 𝘼 𝙇𝙀𝙂𝘼𝘾𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙎𝙏𝙍𝙐𝙂𝙂𝙇𝙀 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙂𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙎 For centuries, African women have fought against colonialism, patriarchy, and social inequalities. Today, they continue to drive change and advocate for equality. Key Achievements: ✍🏾The Aba Women's Riot of 1929: Nigerian women protested British colonial policies. ✍🏾Maputo Protocol (2003): African Union's groundbreaking document on women's rights. ✍🏾Rwanda's Female Political Representation: Women hold over 60% of parliamentary seats. Challenges Ahead: 👀Patriarchal norms and gender-based violence. 👀Limited access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. 👀Human trafficking and sexual harassment. Together, we can empower African women and create a future of equality! Get a wider knowledge from Adesuwa LinkedIn page: https://lnkd.in/e_tzcQUD #AfricanWomenRights #GenderEquality #Empowerment https://lnkd.in/eXGwawm5 #investinafricanwomen #investinwomen #womeninleadership #leadingwomen #africanwomenrights #empowerment #genderequality

Human Rights in Pakistan: A Call to Action The recent National Human Rights Commission report has shed light on the pressing human rights issues in Pakistan. The findings are alarming, and it's time for us to take notice and act! - Rising cases of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings (Pakistan ranks 4th in the world for most cases of enforced disappearances - Amnesty International ) - Widespread discrimination against religious minorities and women (Pakistan ranks 146th out of 153 countries in the Global Gender Gap Report - World Economic Forum) - Increased incidents of child labor and human trafficking (Pakistan has the 3rd highest number of child laborers in the world - International Labor Organization) - Lack of access to education, healthcare, and clean water for marginalized communities (Pakistan ranks 150th out of 189 countries in the Human Development Index - UNDP) #HumanRights #Pakistan #NHRC #Justice #Equality #Accountability #HumanRightsViolations #GlobalRankings" #sindhhumanrightsdepartment govermentofsindh

Nepotism in Turkey has led to an undermining of fundamental human rights and equality. In this latest publication, HRRC Contributor, Begüm Burak (PhD) sheds light on the need for increased transparency, meritocracy, and accountability in Turkish society and government. https://lnkd.in/eMA3f4nR #HumanRights #Transparency #Meritocracy

The Lutheran World Federation hosts a side event at the margins of the 81st African Commission on Human and People's Rights ordinary session sitting in Banjul, the Gambia The panelists will discuss the effects of gender based violence on the right to education in the displacement contexts drawing examples from the East and Horn of Africa. Join us to assess the role of the African Commission in ensuring that State Parties fulfil their obligations of supporting displaced persons right to access quality education. #RefugeeRightsAreHumanRights #RightToQualityEducationForAll #ImplementationOfRegionalHumanRightsCommitments #StatePartiesMustRespectAndFufilTheirObligations

Today, we honor the words of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, an immigrant from Enugu, Nigeria, and a powerful and vibrant storyteller. She continues to inspire #equality, #justice, #fairness and #feminism. Help to continue our fight for equality for all. Sign and share the #JustEconomy Pledge. #Diversity #Unity #JustEconomy https://hubs.ly/Q02Dj5YK0

This #IDAHOT let's celebrate some victories! 🏳️🌈 In #Ukraine, president Zelenskyy asked the Prime Minister to consider presenting a bill legalising civil partnerships for same-sex couples 🏳️🌈 In 2023, #Moldova included sexual orientation and gender identity as grounds to be protected from discrimination 🏳️🌈 Moldova is also the first EaP country to have set up an independent Equality Council with legally binding powers to promote equality and fight discrimination But let's continue mobilising as more remains to be done: ❌ In #Georgia, the Georgian Dream government pushes for a constitutional law which would ban all public gatherings in support of same-sex families or relations. This is a direct attack on #FreeSpeech and Freedom of Assembly ❌ #Azerbaijan, #Armenia and #Belarus respectively rank second, fourth and fifth worst on ILGA-Europe's Rainbow Map which measures laws and policies that have a direct impact on LGBTI people’s #humanrights 🏳️🌈 We encourage the #EuropeanUnion to continue supporting the rights of LGBTI people in its engagement with EaP countries Find out more on this topic in our #EaPIndex: https://lnkd.in/e8Az6gUk