Over 50 human rights groups in Saudi Arabia stand together in demanding for the immediate and unconditional release of Saudi women human rights defenders.
Women and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
As over half the population of the planet is female, success for world democracy must include a building a stronger link between women and democracy. Women in the 21st century are set to have a larger political role to play if we continue to dismantle the barriers in the way of their political equality. Also see other suggested articles on subjects like Women Voting Rights, Feminism, Minority Voting Rights or LGBT voting.
Saudi Arabia Charges Women’s Rights Activists, No Mention of Torture
Leading women’s rights activists who have been detained following arrests that began in May 2018 would face charges and be put on trial.
Actress Alyssa Milano Pens Opinion Piece Backing Election Reform Bill
Kavanaugh’s nomination was a debate about power not just about Kavanaugh’s, but also about whose interests are being served on our nation’s highest court.
Ensure Justice in Death of Kenyan Activist Caroline Mwatha Ochieng
Ensure Justice in death of Kenyan activist Caroline Mwatha Ochieng whose body her relatives had at the Nairobi City mortuary earlier this month.
We Are Celebrating Suffragette Susan B. Anthony On President’s Day
National Organization for Women celebrated Susan B. Anthony’s birthday (February 15, 1820) on President’s Day in honor of this advocate of equal rights.
Sexist Data Holds Women Back, Bill and Melinda Gates Say
“Sexist” data is making it harder to improve women’s and girls’ lives, the world’s leading philanthropic couple Bill and Melinda Gates said on Tuesday.
Google, Apple Face Calls to Pull Saudi App for Monitoring Wives
Google, Apple face calls to pull app that allows Saudi men to monitor and control female relatives should be removed from online stores.
Saudi Woman Human Rights Defender Placed in Solitary Confinement
Credible reports received by the GCHR, woman human rights defender Al-Sadah was returned to solitary confinement in a security prison in Saudi Arabia.
Hungary Backsliding on Women and Refugee Rights
Hungary is facing “many interconnected human rights challenges,” including backsliding on women’s rights and the systematic detention of asylum-seekers.
The Disability Party and Abortion
The Disability Party has a position on abortion that some people find problematic. It is important for everyone to understand why this political party would limit the reach of Roe v. Wade the landmark case on abortion.