We hope you can join us on October 21st in New York City for our marquee annual event. In its 15th year, our annual Make Equality Reality Gala is a one-of-a-kind, arts-based celebration that brings ...
Every girl deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and shape her own future. Across Southern Africa, governments, parliamentarians, civil society, and local communities are working together to ...
Nairobi, Kenya, September 30, 2026: In May 2026, The Gambia’s High Court acquitted three women prosecuted in connection with the death of an infant following female genital mutilation (FGM). The Court ...
The allegations presented in the sexual violence case involving a Cornell University student describe egregious acts of sexual violence and profound violations of the human rights of the alleged ...
With global funding to end child marriage falling yearly since 2019, African governments must take action to strengthen ...
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) is a key institution within the African Union responsible for ...
The East African Community (EAC) Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Bill, 2025, commonly known as the EAC FGM Bill is the first regional law of its kind across the African continent which ...
The state of gender equality at UNGA 2026 and what has changed since last year Observing the world during the UN General Assembly (UNGA) 2026, one could be forgiven for having a pessimistic outlook: ...
After years of legislative setbacks, survivors and campaigners celebrate California setting the legal age of marriage at 18 years old without exception. The victory is a milestone for girls’ rights ...
Religious and traditional leaders hold significant influence within communities across Africa and often play an important role in preventing and responding to violence against women and girls. These ...
Around the world, hard-won gains for the rights of women and girls are facing increasingly coordinated backlash. Yet progress towards legal equality continues, demonstrating that regression is neither ...
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