News headlines for “Women’s Rights”, page 31
Challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples, ‘an affront to dignity and justice’
- UN News
Too many Indigenous people are still being excluded from decisions that directly affect their lands, territories, cultures, and the future of their communities, a top UN forum heard on Monday.
How to Ensure Election of the First Woman Secretary-General: A Daunting Challenge Before the United Nations
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Apr 14 (IPS) - On 21 March 2025, the 69th session of the Commission for the Status of Women, popularly referred to as the CSW69, concluded its two-week-long annual meet which commenced on 10 March.
CGIAR Gender Accelerator: A Tool to Advance Gender Equality Research in Agri-Food Systems
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Apr 12 (IPS) - To advance the participation of women, the youth, and minority communities in the agricultural sector, measures must be taken to recognize and break down the barriers that hold them back. Experts in the agricultural sector agree that even as they constitute a significant percentage of the agricultural workforce, women face persistent challenges. The picture that emerges is a lack of due recognition of their presence and their challenges, such as limited access to resources and knowledge.
Rohingya Refugees Are Not Safe in Bangladesh or Myanmar
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 10 (IPS) - On April 4, it was confirmed by Myanmar authorities that there were approximately 180,000 Rohingya refugees residing in Bangladesh that are eligible to return. Following numerous cuts in funding as a result of President Donald Trump’s reduction of USAID, as well as the increasingly volatile humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, it is uncertain if repatriation will best serve Rohingya refugee communities.
‘With Science, We Can Feed the World of 9.7 Billion by 2050'
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Apr 10 (IPS) - Animal scientist Lindiwe Majele Sibanda became what her grandmother earnestly prayed for she was growing up on a farm in southern Zimbabwe.
CGIAR Gender Impact Platform Needs a 'Bold Approach' in Agriculture Research
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Apr 10 (IPS) - Women farmers face structural issues that prevent them from realizing their full potential, from societal perceptions that dictate their limitations to poor land.
Taliban View Even Women’s Cosmetics as a Threat to Their Rule
- Inter Press Service
KABUL, Apr 07 (IPS) - The author is an Afghanistan-based female journalist, trained with Finnish support before the Taliban take-over. Her identity is withheld for security reasonsWomen in Afghanistan have borne the brunt of the Taliban’s extremist Islamist rule. Four years on, there appears to be no end in sight.
Digital Democracy at a Crossroads. Key Takeaways from RightsCon2025
- Inter Press Service
Apr 07 (IPS) - In an increasingly digital world, democratic practices are evolving to encompass new forms of participation. Digital democracy – the use of technology to enhance civic action, movement building and access to information – has become a crucial force in shaping local and global political landscapes.
CGIAR Science Week Seeks Solutions for a Food-Secure, Climate Resilient Future
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Apr 07 (IPS) - CGIAR and the Kenyan Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) are bringing together the world’s leading scientists and decision-makers in agriculture, climate, and health for the first CGIAR Science Week. This gathering will be a key moment to advance research and innovation, inspire action, and establish critical partnerships that can secure investment in sustainable food systems for people and the planet.
Challenging the Taliban’s Violations of Afghan Women’s Rights
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Apr 07 (IPS) - The Taliban’s egregious violations of women's rights in Afghanistan, especially banning women from education and even from speaking in public, are beyond the pale. Imposing economic sanctions alone, however, has not changed in any significant way the Taliban’s treatment of women.
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