Join us at CSW69 – 6 Events Online and In person!
The 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) is here! This global gathering is a pivotal moment to advance gender equality, amplify women’s voices, and push for policies that create a world free from violence and discrimination. From 10th to 21st March 2025, Every Woman will join a global community […]
African Union Passes Convention to Eliminate Violence against Women and Girls
Congratulations to the African Union for adopting the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU CEVAWG), a regional treaty dedicated to ending all forms of violence against women and girls. This new convention is a testament to Africa’s unwavering commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of women and girls across the […]
Supporting a New Generation of Activists
Back in 2023 as the Every Woman Fellowship was in full swing, it became clear that while the coalition is home to many passionate young activists eager to advance women’s rights, many live in countries where the field can be highly dangerous, and access to career development and mentorship opportunities are scarce. To address this, […]
Former Special Rapporteur Coauthors Paper on the Need for a New OP-CEDAW
Former Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls Rashida Manjoo and international human rights lawyer Christina Beninger published a paper in the International Human Rights Law Review supporting the call for a new Optional Protocol to CEDAW to end violence against women and girls. The paper notes that while there are multiple non-binding instruments […]
#16Days: Canadian Activists Host Webinar on Need for New OP-CEDAW
During 16 Days of Activism, Every Woman was honored to be part of an extraordinary event honoring the 14 Canadian women who were killed on December 6 at Polytechnique Montréal in 1989. In a horrific act of misogyny, Mark Lepine entered an engineering classroom, separated students by gender, and opened fire on the women, who […]
#16Days: Putting a Stop to Online Violence Against Women with a New Optional Protocol to CEDAW
#16 Days Essay Series Every year, women’s rights activists across the globe participate in 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, to December 10, Human Rights Day. This year, members of Every Woman’s Emerging Leaders Council (activists under 35) are […]
#16Days: A Culture of Crisis -Transforming India’s Response to Gender Violence with a new Optional Protocol
#16 Days Essay Series Every year, women’s rights activists across the globe participate in 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, to December 10, Human Rights Day. This year, members of Every Woman’s Emerging Leaders Council (activists under 35) are […]
#16Days: Stronger Laws – How an Optional Protocol Can Work to Better Protect Women in Lebanon
#16 Days Essay Series Every year, women’s rights activists across the globe participate in 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, to December 10, Human Rights Day. This year, members of Every Woman’s Emerging Leaders Council (activists under 35) are […]
#16Days: A New Optional Protocol – Break the UK’s Misogynistic System
#16 Days Essay Series Every year, women’s rights activists across the globe participate in 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, to December 10, Human Rights Day. This year, members of Every Woman’s Emerging Leaders Council (activists under 35) are […]
#16Days: An Optional Protocol Can Elevate Women’s Leadership — A Latin Perspective
#16Days Essay Series Every year, women’s rights activists across the globe participate in 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, to December 10, Human Rights Day. This year, members of Every Woman’s Emerging Leaders Council (activists under 35) are publishing six […]