Istanbul is seeing an explosion of creative graffiti, with women artists largely behind the blast of color that is sweeping Turkey’s main city.
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.
World Leaders Stress Need To Educate Girls
Leaders of France, Canada and Britain says failure to provide good quality schooling can be “catastrophic” as they call on their peers to educate girls.
Vietnam Has First Female President, But Activists Unimpressed
Little will be done to improve women’s rights in Vietnam a communist country as Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh a female has been appointed president.
Another Guatemalan Mayan Human Rights Activist Killed
Authorities in Guatemala say another indigenous rights activist, Juana Ramirez Santiago has been killed marking the 21st such killing in 2018.
New Center Documents History of Global Women’s Movement
Resource for human rights activists includes training manuals, documentary films, event archives, legal reform research, and more in 20 languages.
Abuse of Female Journalists is Consistent Pattern Across the World
More than half reported they had been threatened or abused in a face-to-face encounter, with over a quarter saying they had been physically attacked.
Supporting the Surge In Women Candidates Vying For House Seats
Successes have empowered women but until they actually get a chance to make change, the U.S will never know what has been swept under the carpet.
Record Number Of Women Seeking Seats In US Congress
Number of women running for the US Congress in November surges, following a year marked by the #MeToo movement and defiance of President Donald Trump.
US Weighs In on Saudi-Canada Dispute Over Jailed Dissidents
Follows criticism from Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland who denounced the conservative kingdom for its recent arrest of women’s rights activists.
Why Ivanka Trump’s Book is Seen as Boon for Afghan Women
Newly released Pashto-language translation of Women Who Work, the 2017 book by U.S. President Donald Trump’s daughter and adviser Ivanka.