International Political Forum


 
 

 
Green

Gender Responsive Climate Change Adaptation

The countries that are most affected by climate changes are the poorest and within these states, women bear the brunt of the negative effects of the changes to natural resources, agriculture and environment. Hence, climate chan...
by El Mostafa Jamea
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Human Rights

To Address Trafficking From Nigeria We Need To Work Together To Confront Domestic Violence

Research carried out in partnership by Nigerian and UK organisations shows that anti-trafficking policy needs to address factors that make women vulnerable to exploitation. Beatrice grew up in the south of Nigeria. She was coer...
by Jenny Pennington
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Human Rights

Making ‘Invisible Women’ Visible

Thanks to its pull as a global hub of trade, finance and technology, London has a huge pull for economic migrants, from both within and outside of the country. Foreign workers in London are particularly concentrated in certai...
by Urban Times
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Human Rights

Egypt: Ending the Social Acceptability of Sexual Harassment

Egypt, the third most populated country in Africa has been a pace-setter to the African continent, be it technology, agriculture, the famous Arab uprising among other accolades. Sadly, human rights violations as well as sexual ...
by Eunice Kilonzo
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Afghanistan

Women in the Afghan National Police Force {Pictures}

As the training of the Afghan National Police Force continues, statistics show that women currently make up only 9% of Afghan police recruits, even though women represent half the population of Afghanistan. Many male officers...
by Natasha Lipman
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More Than 16 Days

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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More Than 16 Days

Violence Against Women Online

The nightmare begins by unwittingly annoying someone. It could be a colleague. It could be a ‘friend’. It could be someone who read something you posted, and thought you were too outspoken. Chances are, you never find out. ...
by Natasha Lipman
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More Than 16 Days

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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More Than 16 Days

Violence Against Women of the DRC

Violence against women occurs in countries all around the world. Whether your country is rich or poor, developed or developing, you’re living in the “good” area of town or “bad,” it exists around you. As women, we are...
by Natasha Lipman
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