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March 2, 2019

Icelandic church commits to promoting leadership of women and young people

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland has committed to ensuring that its leadership opportunities for women and young people keep pace with those in wider society.
February 26, 2019

More action needed on women’s rights, says EHRC

The Equality and Human Rights Commission says it would be misguided to think that women and girls have equality in the UK.
February 8, 2019

Togo and IFAD partner for improved financial services and job creation for rural people

Over 50,000 vulnerable rural households in Togo will benefit from a US$35 million project which aims to spur inclusive rural economic growth and create employment opportunities in rural areas
January 26, 2019

New reports of Saudi women activists being tortured in detention

Amnesty International has obtained new reports of torture and abuse inflicted on a group of Saudi Arabian human rights activists detained since May 2018.
January 22, 2019

Women’s Aid responds to government’s draft domestic abuse bill

Sustainable funding for specialist support services is essential, says Women's Aid.
December 31, 2018

Women bearing brunt of job losses as age of automation takes hold, warns RSA

Almost 400,000 jobs held by women lost to automation and austerity since 2011, while best paid new jobs are going to men.
December 23, 2018

Growing numbers of women return to prison due to lack of support on release

The number of women recalled to prison has more than doubled since the introduction of government measures designed to support people on release.
December 19, 2018

Femicide census reveals nature of male violence against women

The Femicide Census report reveals that at least 139 women were killed by men in the UK in 2017.
December 15, 2018

Ireland's abortion bill welcomed but significant flaws remain, says Amnesty

Amnesty International welcomed the passing of the bill to legalise abortion services in Ireland but warned that ‘significant flaws’ in the legislation give rise to serious concerns.
December 13, 2018

NHS England must strip Capita of contract, say GPs

Capita is unable to deliver on the work it has been contracted to do in the NHS, says Chair of the RCGP.