Hate speech fosters hostility, violence against migrants, minorities: UN experts
Exposure to hate speech is directly associated with the number of hate crimes, read the open letter
What does CAG report tell about women empowerment in Uttar Pradesh?
Cases of crime against women increased by 61 per cent between 2010-11 and 2014-15
Why do protests turn violent? It’s not just because people are desperate
Some commentators have suggested the violence on streets stems from a deep sense of despair and helplessness that things never change
90 days of Sudan strife: Country saw decade’s displacement in just 10 weeks, says analysis
Unlike conflicts in Blue Nile or Darfur, this time the displacement is nationwide; Khartoum worst-affected
Domestic violence to rise as subcontinent heats up: Study
Each 1°C increase in the annual mean temperature associated with a mean increase in domestic violence prevalence of 4.4
How the rise in ethnic tensions at Kenya's universities is hurting the academy
Ethnic consciousness has been a part of Kenya’s higher education politics since the first decade of independence
Sexual violence is a pervasive threat for female farm workers — here’s how the US could reduce their risk
Studies show 80% of Mexican and Mexican American women farmworkers in US have experienced some form of sexual harassment at work
75 years of Japan atomic bombings: An open letter from people of the US
We promise to keep raising our voices to our government regarding the importance of keeping arms control treaties, they wrote
Lessons from the past: Protecting women and girls from violence during COVID-19
Policy-makers and practitioners must heed lessons from the Ebola outbreak in the DRC. They must mitigate against further exacerbation of gender-…
Ebola re-emerges in the Democratic Republic of Congo
36 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo less than two weeks after the WHO declared an end to the outbreak
Sexual assault under POCSO Act: A child rights perspective
When the Act is subject to interpretation, it is overshadowed with enhanced possibilities to overlook the spirit and objective of the law, as a …
Tackling rape and sexual violence
It is time we had a national body, not merely our politically appointed, generally toothless Womens' Commissions, with trained, dedicated …
CoP26: Countries commit to gender-responsive climate action, making women ‘resilient’ to crisis
Sierra Leone commited to addressing long-standing discriminatory land tenure practices; Nigeria pledged to expand its gender …
Picking up the pieces, at Mustafabad camp
Days after riots broke out in northeast Delhi, doctors and volunteers came together at Mustafabad relief camp to offer a healing touch to those …
Recent violence may worsen food crisis in South Sudan
As per a recent assessment by the UN, over 4.8 million people are severely food insecure in the country
COVID-19: 2.5 mln more girls can be pushed into child marriage, warns report
This could reverse the progress of last 25 years towards gender equality and child rights, warns report by Save the Child
Natural disasters may displace 22 mn by 2019 end: Report
More than 10 million people have been displaced between January and June 2019 due to extreme weather events and conflict and violence
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Physical violence during pregnancy high in rural areas: NFHS-5
People living in rural areas must be made aware of the adverse outcomes related to physical violence during pregnancy
Globally, 9 million girls face extreme risks of climate disaster and child marriage every year: Report
The combination of threats has created emergency hotspots for girls’ rights in Bangladesh and across sub-Saharan Africa
COVID-19 lockdown: Surge in domestic violence cases in Punjab
A 50% spurt in cases of domestic violence has been observed in Punjab since lockdown
Sudan conflict: Women & girls hit hard as reproductive, maternal, paediatric care in jeopardy
Hospitals in affected areas shut or taken over; critical supply for obstetric care, post-rape treatment, contraceptives disrupted
CoP26: Women need more space at the climate table
Climate change does not affect everyone equally: Women are disproportionately more vulnerable. This should ideally mean more women having a …
Taliban take-over of Afghanistan: India should be a first responder in the humanitarian crisis
The exit of American forces from Afghanistan has underscored the gravity of the new turmoil in India’s neighbourhood. DTE speaks with …
Metro Flash Mob: "Please Mend the Gap"
On March 29, 2011, Dharini Bhaskar was harassed and assaulted while taking the yellow metro line in New Delhi. And although she filed a police …