More Than 16 Days

Mamta’s Story: Domestic Violence in Nepal

The murmurs in the crowd slowly faded away as Bibek Koirala, the presenter for the day, stepped up to the podium and cleared his throat at the mike. “Hello everyone. If you all are settled in, we would like to begin the press...

by Natasha Lipman

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What Looms on the Horizon for Egyptian Women?

Ever since the Muslim Brotherhood- al-ikhwan al-muslimun, came to power in June 2012, it seems as though they are shaping a government that looks less and less like a liberal democracy. The rise of the Muslim Brotherhood has al...

by Ola Abou-Khsaiwan

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Violence Against Indigenous Women in Canada

Canada is, more often than not, placed on the global pedestal in regards to being a prime example of leadership in the realm of Human Rights. Yet, the reality is far from that truth. The oppressive history set to destroy Indige...

by Natasha Lipman

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Mobile phones have often been forwarded as an affordable solution to enabling internet access, especially for those from developing countries. According to recent research, there are currently 6 million mobile subscribers world...

by Natasha Lipman

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IPF to participate in the Center for Global Women’s Leadership’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign

The International Political Forum is a participating organization in The Center for Global Women’s Leaderhip’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign. From November 25th through December 10th, The IPF will co-...

by Natasha Lipman

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A Life Phases approach to Gender Based Violence

There lacks a unanimous definition of what Gender Based Violence (GBV) is as it differs in countries, communities and the legal context. Murray Straus, of the University of New Hampshire however echoes it as aggression, as oppo...

by Eunice Kilonzo

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Renewed Activism & Meaningful Impact

As the “16 Days of Activism” comes to a close, we now look ahead to many days before us as a time of renewed activism and re-inspired activity. For many men and women, this means we look for opportunities to take action on ...

by Natasha Lipman

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Violence Against Women on the Sidewalk

“You’ve got great legs, baby!” a 43-year-old man told Brittney, a 15-year-old girl, as she waited for the subway on her way to school in New York City, New York. Disgusted, she said, “Excuse me, you probably have a daug...

by Natasha Lipman

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Violence Against Women in Mexico

Violence against women is unfortunately prevalent all over the world and occurs both in the home and without, is both illegal and yet often not prosecuted, and always leaves permanent scars on the societies in which these atroc...

by Natasha Lipman

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Mamta’s Story: Domestic Violence in Nepal

What Looms on the Horizon for Egyptian Women?

Violence Against Indigenous Women in Canada

More Than 16 Days

IPF to participate in the Center for Global Women’s Leadership’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign

A Life Phases approach to Gender Based Violence

Renewed Activism & Meaningful Impact

Violence Against Women on the Sidewalk

Violence Against Women in Mexico

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