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Martha Noya from the Centro Juana Azurduy at the launch of a campaign against psychological violence.

Violence against women

“A new masculinity should allow relationships based on respect”

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by Martha Noya
by Betty Rosa Choque
: There are plenty of men who want to spend more time with their children – and women who want to pursue a career.

Equal rights

More freedom for everyone: Breaking out of rigid male roles

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by Jörg Döbereiner
Ugandan activist and lawyer Agather Atuhaire.

State repression

“Not even a criminal should be treated this way”

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by Agather Atuhaire
by Grace Atuhaire

Citizenship

When nationality becomes a lifetime wait

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by Joseph Maina
Instead of going to school, young women are forced by the Taliban to stay at home.

Afghanistan

Where women are absent

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by Hila Limar
Women fighting against the terror militia ISIS in Iraq in 2014. The conflict has left both physical and emotional scars.

Empowerment

Supporting traumatised women and girls in Iraq

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by Haneen Masoud
The work “Activist Mayalú Kokometi Waurá Txucarramãe” by artist Yacunã Tuxá is a visual homage to the strength and resilience of Indigenous women. It was inspired by the activist Mayalú Txucarramãe, a strong voice in the fight to protect the rainforest and the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Our view

Humanity needs Indigenous role models

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by Katharina Wilhelm Otieno

Children’s rights

Kenya upholds inheritance rights for all children

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by Joseph Maina
According to the International Court of Justice, countries have to take action against climate change.

Good news

Less child labour and a court statement in favour of climate protection

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by D+C / E+Z
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