• Amendments Proposed for Reforms in the Justice Sector Pakistan with a Gender Lens

    Amendments Proposed for Reforms in the Justice Sector Pakistan with a Gender Lens

    January 5th, 2023 (Lahore, Pakistan): Diversity & Inclusion Advocate and Founder of Women in Law Initiative Pakistan, Nida Usman Chaudhary unveiled the cover of the proposed amendments for reforms in the justice sector in Pakistan with a gender lens in a tweet yesterday. The amendments proposed are based on...
  • L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science ME Regional Young Talents Program Honors Five Arab Female Scientists from GCC

    L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science ME Regional Young Talents Program Honors Five Arab Female Scientists from GCC

    December 22nd, 2022, (Dubai, UAE): In its ninth year, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program, in partnership with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, has honored five visionary women from the GCC to recognize, and support furthering their groundbreaking research in the fields...
  • 25 Women From Global South Shortlisted For Ananke’s Empower Program

    Working at the intersection of journalism, technology, communication, advocacy and development, Ananke – a digital media and development platform – has shortlisted 25 applicants for its Empower Capacity Building and Internship Program 2023. Final interviews and selection begin from Dec 15th, 2022. Ananke has partnered with leading organizations and...
  • Step Saudi 2022 Offer Lucrative Opportunities For Startups

    Step Saudi 2022 Offer Lucrative Opportunities For Startups

    Saudi Arabia: Step Saudi 2022, Saudi Arabia’s prominent tech and startup festival, will bring together a global audience of startups, investors, digital enthusiasts, brands, and government over a 2-day in-person event on December 12-13, at The Arena Riyadh. Direct-to-consumer brands will showcase their products to over 3,000 consumers and...
  • Push Forward Act Now to End Violence Against Women and Girls

    Push Forward Act Now to End Violence Against Women and Girls

    Five years ago, the global #MeToo movement brought new urgency and visibility to the extent of violence against women and girls. Millions of survivors came forward to share their experience. They forced the world to recognize a reality that shames every one of us. Their courage and voice led...
  • Women and girls are more at risk to be killed at home, new UNODC and UN Women report on femicide shows

    Women and girls are more at risk to be killed at home, UNODC, UN Women report

    New York, USA: A new study by UNODC and UN Women shows that, on average, more than five women or girls were killed every hour by someone in their own family in 2021. The report comes ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25 and is...
  • Engage, Network with the Brightest Minds, Field Experts at Step Saudi 2022

    Engage, Network with the Brightest Minds, Field Experts at Step Saudi 2022

    Step Saudi 2022 is landing at The Arena Riyadh offering you a unique chance to explore Saudi’s tech and startup scene with notable and prominent founders, leaders, and experts joining to showcase their successful tech journeys. Experience exciting activities, educational workshops, and heated panel discussions with distinguished tech experts....
  • CodeGirls TechFest to Showcase, Celebrate Skills of Pakistani Female Talent Pool

    CodeGirls TechFest to Showcase, Celebrate Skills of Pakistani Female Talent Pool

    Karachi, Pakistan: CodeGirls Pakistan, an exclusively women-only coding bootcamp, has organized one of its kind event – CodeGirls TechFest 2022 – where participants can showcase their immense talent and skills. The event will be held on Saturday,  November 26th, 2022, and includes four different types of competitions and a...
  • Violent Conflicts Worsen conditions for Women, Peace and Security

    Violent Conflicts Worsen conditions for Women, Peace and Security

    (New York, USA): Against a backdrop of increasing violent conflicts and reversal of generational gains in women’s rights, the women, peace and security agenda is farther from achieving its goals than ever before, as the latest UN Secretary-General report shows. The report points out that the sharp deterioration in peace and...
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