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IAF Editorials: Humanitarian/Social: Womens Rights

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The Untold Story of Baloch Women: Barriers and Achievements
The Untold Story of Baloch Women: Barriers and Achievements
Author celebrates the resilience of Baloch women, highlighting their achievements in education, government, and military roles—despite cultural barriers and extremist opposition aimed at suppressing t... Read More...


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Femicide in Mexico: How Mexico is Fueling Gender Violence
Femicide in Mexico: How Mexico is Fueling Gender Violence
Article explores Mexico’s femicide crisis, highlighting systemic impunity, cultural machismo, and government inaction—while urging reform, public education, and support under new leadership to address... Read More...


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Women’s Rights and Big Tech in the EU
Women’s Rights and Big Tech in the EU
Author explores the EU's efforts to combat violence against women, particularly cyber violence, highlighting Big Tech’s role, regulatory challenges, and ongoing legislative measures for accountability... Read More...


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Redefining Boundaries: University Policy, Student Activism, and Rights to Education at Korean Women’s Universities in 2024
Redefining Boundaries: University Policy, Student Activism, and Rights to Education at Korean Women’s Universities in 2024
Recent protests at Dongduk Women’s University and Sungshin Women’s University against co-education proposals underscore the persistent struggle for women’s rights and gender equality in South Korea. B... Read More...


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Shattered Aspirations: The Weaponization of Baloch Women by Extremists
Shattered Aspirations: The Weaponization of Baloch Women by Extremists
Ensuring stability and empowering women in Balochistan in essential to control their weaponization. By Noor Ul Huda Atif. (12/05/2024) Read More...


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Progress to Peril: Iraq's Unthinkable Legal Regression Towards the Stone Age
Progress to Peril: Iraq's Unthinkable Legal Regression Towards the Stone Age
Iraq's proposed The Jaafari Personal Status Law is a setback for human rights. By Shelal L. Rajput. (08/20/2024) Read More...


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A System in Crisis: The Failure to Protect Women in Pakistan
A System in Crisis: The Failure to Protect Women in Pakistan
Shedding light on women's rights issues in Pakistan. By Maheen Fatima. (08/14/2024) Read More...


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The Gender Paradox: Emphasizing Key Drawbacks to Global Poverty
The Gender Paradox: Emphasizing Key Drawbacks to Global Poverty
Investing in women is key to reducing poverty. By Khizra Mushtaq. (07/27/2024) Read More...


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Femicide Is on the Rise and Here’s What We Need to Do

Authors calls for action to address femicide. By Adelaide Howell. (05/07/2024)

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Paid Paternity Leave is Necessary to Close the Gender Wage Gap
Paid Paternity Leave is Necessary to Close the Gender Wage Gap

Author arguest that CEDAW must be ratified to include paternity leave in addition to maternity leave. By Gabrielle Kalayjian. (03/14/2024)

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Reproductive Rights in El Salvador: An Uphill Battle

El Salvador has one of the strictest abortion policies in the world. It's time for change. By Evy Melendez. (12/21/2023)

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Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Pakistan’s Economy

Call for Pakistan to address womens rights.  By Pakeeza Bangash. (05/19/2023)

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Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in IDP Camps: A Case of Nigerian Aid Workers Using Female IDPs for Self-Pleasure
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in IDP Camps: A Case of Nigerian Aid Workers Using Female IDPs for Self-Pleasure

The need to address sexual exploitation of displaced underage girls in Nigerian camps. By Matilda Ajibola. (04/24/2023)

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Will Iran’s Women-led Counter-Revolution Succeed?
Will Iran’s Women-led Counter-Revolution Succeed?

What are the challenges for the women-led protests in Iran?  By Naad-e-Ali Sulehria. (11/29/2022)

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Gender Biases in Preventing Violent Extremism Policies
Gender Biases in Preventing Violent Extremism Policies

Examining gender biases in Countering/Preventing Violent Extremism (C/PVE) policies. By Gazbiah Sans. (11/14/2022)

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E pluribus melior? How to Approach the Threat of Societal Rifts
E pluribus melior? How to Approach the Threat of Societal Rifts

Author explores the reasoning behind and functioning of federalist democracies worldwide, and includes suggestions as to how to move forward from situations of upheaval.  By Alexander Loengarov. (0... Read More...



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How Feminist Foreign Policy Can Fight Gender-Based Violence
How Feminist Foreign Policy Can Fight Gender-Based Violence

Author argues that a Feminist Foreign Policy can benefit women and human rights. By Rachel Hirsch. (12/21/2021)

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Some ideas about a human right to childlessness
Some ideas about a human right to childlessness

Author calls for an end to forced marriage and pressure to reproduce.  By Dr. Anna Cornelia Beyer. (06/17/2020)

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The Untapped Resource In The MENA Region
The Untapped Resource In The MENA Region

Author analyzes the current situation for women in the MENA region, focusing on women's employment gap, and suggests ways to empower women both in the workplace and politics.  By Fati... Read More...



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Right to Childlessness
Right to Childlessness

There should be a protected right for woment to not have children. By Dr. Cornelia Beyer. (10/21/2018)

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Let’s shatter the glass ceiling for women in global banking

On this International Women’s Day, we can start to begin the end of male dominance of MDBs: let’s shatter the glass ceiling for women in global MBD banking. By M. Patel. (03/08/2017)

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Some Necessary Thoughts on Feminism
Some Necessary Thoughts on Feminism

It's time for a rethink of gender roles. By Dr. A.C. Beyer (11/27/2016)

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Minds, Bodies and Feminism
Minds, Bodies and Feminism

Reflections on the current state of gender oppression and stereotypes. By Dr. AC Beyer (10/20/2014)

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What about the Women: the Missing Voice at the Peacemaking Table
What about the Women: the Missing Voice at the Peacemaking Table

What is - and can be - the impact of women's representation in peace negotiations? By Sthelyn Romero. (05/26/2014)

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Human Trafficking – the Untamable Epidemic
A look at the root causes of human trafficking and possible steps to combat it. By Anuradha Kataria. (09/24/2012) Read More...


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Women are the Pillars of Afghanistan
Women are the Pillars of Afghanistan
Author responds to op-ed by Laura Bush, and discusses steps to achieve gender equality. By Ashraf Haidari. (10/18/2010) Read More...


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Education is the Key to Empowering Afghan Women
Education is the Key to Empowering Afghan Women
Political Counselor of the Embassy of Afghanistan M. Ashraf Haidari argues for increased efforts to educate the women of Afghanistan as a primary step in ensuring greater rights. By M. Ashaf Haidari... Read More...


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What if it's a Girl?
Author discusses debate over whether Japan should allow a female emperor and what this means for the status of women in Japan. By Jason Miks. (IA-Forum, 3/6/2006) Read More...


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