The State of Women’s Rights - Human Rights Watch From the United States to the Democratic Republic of Congo, women and girls’ rights have suffered serious setbacks But despite the challenges, there also have been improvements and victories
Womens health The health of women and girls is of particular concern because, in many societies, they are disadvantaged by discrimination rooted in sociocultural factors For example, women and girls face increased vulnerability to HIV AIDS
World Report 2025: Afghanistan | Human Rights Watch The situation in Afghanistan worsened in 2024 as the Taliban authorities intensified their crackdown on human rights, particularly against women and girls Afghanistan remained the only country
Building a healthier world by women and for women is key to achieving . . . To achieve this, health systems must prioritize women’s and girls’ health needs and their full participation in the workforce By creating opportunities for women to participate equally at every level, including in decision making, we can transform health systems, bridge gender gaps, and build a healthier, more equitable world
“More than a human can bear”: Israels systematic use of sexual . . . These acts violate women’s and girls’ reproductive rights and autonomy, as well as their right to life, health, founding a family, human dignity, physical and mental integrity, freedom from torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment, and self-determination and the principle of non-discrimination
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against . . . Recalling that discrimination against women violates the principles of equality of rights and respect for human dignity, is an obstacle to the participation of women, on equal terms with men, in the political, social, economic and cultural life of their countries, hampers the growth of the prosperity of society and the family and makes more
Female genital mutilation Female genital mutilation (FGM) includes procedures that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons
Interview: Women’s Rights Under Trump | Human Rights Watch Donald Trump’s first administration as US president attacked women’s rights across a broad range of issues What could his second term mean for women in the United States and beyond? The
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