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For all Women and Girls: we need a revolution in the space of representation of our species

We are living in a time of great disruption characterized by a crisis in all human activities.  At the same time, over the last decade we observe that old quarrels and disagreements over territorial, economic, ethnic and religious issues are…

A Forum on “Manifesting Power in Class and Gender Struggle: From Insurrectas to Feministas, and then back again”

Marking the 118th years of service of La Proteccion de La Infancia Inc. February 22, 2025. This month, La Proteccion de la Infancia, Inc. (LPI) marks its 118th year as the Philippines’ longest-serving registered non-profit corporation. La Proteccion began in…

Reaching for the stars: ‘We know the answers’ to support women in STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are crucial to economic growth – yet gender inequality in these fields remains widespread. “Despite the progress, women still make up only one-third of the global scientific community and face significant barriers in funding, publishing and…

Argentina’s president is vowing to repeal ‘woke’ femicide law. It could have ripple effects across Latin America

In a major setback in the fight against gender-based violence, Argentinian President Javier Milei’s government has announced it will repeal the crime of femicide from the penal code. By Kate Fitz-Gibbon of Monash University In a speech at the World Economic Forum…

EcoWaste Coalition Slams Mercury Cosmetics as Toxic Menace to Health and Environment

23 January 2025, Quezon City.  Despite the global ban, the EcoWaste Coalition continues to uncover the illegal use of mercury in unauthorized imported products for lightening skin tone and for removing age spots, dark marks, freckles, wrinkles, and other dermal…

Around Feminism and Islam: Intercultural Dialogue Between Pakistan and Senegal in the Outskirts of Dakar

On January 6th, in the deliberation hall of the Municipality of Malika (Dakar), a training meeting took place with the facilitators and animators of the project “Résaux de Femmes: Empowerment of Women and Gender Rights in Senegal,” promoted by Energia…

Asia’s Reuse Revolution: A Blueprint for Tackling Plastic Pollution

“Unpacking Reuse in Asia”: A New Report Highlighting Regional Solutions to Combat Plastic Pollution   Busan, South Korea — 27 November 2024  – Plastic pollution has reached a critical tipping point, but Asia is leading the charge with innovative reuse…

Testimony of a Flute Player and Peace Advocate: The 3rd World March For Peace and Non-violence and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Nov. 25. 2024. The 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence passed in Florence, Italy, in time with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The advocates of the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence in…

Trump and the Conservative Agenda in Project 2025. What is there for Women

“For those of you who have not heard about Project 2025 yet, it’is called the Mandate for Leadership, you can find it on the internet. In its 900 pages “abortion” is mentioned 199 times and that shows you the implication …

BAN Toxics Calls Out Lazada and Shopee for Allowing Hazardous Beauty Products to Remain on Sale   Toxic watchdog BAN Toxics has once again called out popular online shopping platforms Lazada and Shopee for allowing the continued sale of banned…

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