The proposed repeal of the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia is a tremendous setback in the global fight against gender-based violence.
We stand in solidarity with survivors, activists and all working tirelessly to end this human rights violation.
#EndFGM
Words Matter!!! ‘As the Angelus bells ring out later today, or as your children start their preparation for their First Holy Communion ….(), it’s worth remembering that all Fr Sheehy was doing was repeating… his organisation’s terms and conditions’ https://t.co/GYvsWpepr9
This #Bloomsday2022 we celebrate 100 years since the publication of James Joyce’s novel Ulysses. Look out for Dar es Salaam’s Coco Beach and our talented performer Dariah in the new short film ‘Hold to the Now’, commissioned by @dfatirl and @MOLI_Museum. #Ulysses100
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Can I offer a piece of insight for #Philanthropy in this moment? Repro justice organizations that you've paid no attention to for the last decade don't need you to swoop in with a sense of crisis today. Organizers knew/know what's at stake—no need to manufacture urgency. (1/5)
Hard-won reproductive / women/ human rights under attack on so many fronts. As long as we remain trapped in patriarchal political systems it’s one step forward, five back. Dismayed.
Taking primary education into the 20th century, let alone the 21st, would be hard work. It’s easier to leave bad enough alone: Fintan O’Toole: via @IrishTimes
https://t.co/vJHVr4GiFD
"Once data existed on the extent of the issue, public attention and changes to the law followed" - Linda Laura Sabbadini speaking about the need for accurate reporting on #VAW#GenderBasedViolence@istat_en
https://t.co/MQamMnYFWA
Yesterday,the leadership of the WCEL Coalition and @AWLN_TZ represented by our Chair and ED were happy to have been invited to engage with HE Pres Samia Hassan in discussions on existing barriers to women’s and girls’ empowerment, political participation,& leadership in Tanzania.