Gender and Feminisms

by Geri Matthew Carretero Metro Manila, Philippines — Women can now access free cervical cancer screening through selected Southstar Drug branches and scheduled community screenings in Parañaque, Navotas, Manila, and Quezon City, as part of an expanding public health initiative…

The mainstream media seems to be waiting for a clash between Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump. Both figures embody starkly different visions of the present moment. Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first woman president and a self-described humanist, enjoys…

Events will happen in countries worldwide under the theme “The power of communities” Access data about the legal situation for LGBTI people: globally | in your country/jurisdiction Geneva (Switzerland), 12 May 2025 – Numerous initiatives are taking place worldwide in May to celebrate sexual…

Rozina Rozi (Dhaka Bureau): To mark International Women’s Day 2025, the Financial Institutions Division Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Nazma Mobarek, unveiled the special publication ‘Kanthaswar’ of the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU). The unveiling ceremony, discussion meeting, and cake-cutting…

by Geri Matthew Carretero Cebu City, Philippines – Cebu City took a significant step in the fight against cervical cancer with the successful launch of the Cervical Cancer Elimination (CCE) Campaign. The event, held on May 8, 2025, was spearheaded…

Recently, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus urged the United Nations (UN) to recruit more women peacekeepers from Bangladesh, reaffirming the country’s unwavering commitment to international peacekeeping and security efforts. He made this request during a meeting with UN Under-Secretary-General for…

The Time to Push the Canadians Candidates for a more Equitable Economy Is Now! This election, 50+ leading feminist organizations have launched Demand Better, a national non-partisan campaign calling on Canadians to push politicians to prioritize the needs of everyday…

The traditional month-long book fair ended last February. The book fair commemorates the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives on 21 February 1952 to establish Bangla (or Bengali) as the mother language. Presently, the day is observed worldwide as International…

BCU GS Celebrates Women’s Month On April 5, 2025, the Baguio Central University Graduate School culminated its Women’s Month celebration with an inspiring and meaningful activity held at the Dr. Margarita Fernandez Function Hall. With the theme “Empower Her: Leading…

Organizers across the country have been hard at work preparing for this Saturday’s national march to oppose the persecution of pro-Palestine students like Mahmoud Khalil and demand an end to the genocide in Gaza. There are now over 300 endorsing…