Independent Mechanism Launched to Document Gender Crimes in Afghanistan

The United Nations has taken a major step toward accountability by establishing an independent and ongoing investigation into human rights violations in Afghanistan, with a strong focus on the treatment of women and girls. The decision came after growing global outrage over the Taliban’s tightening restrictions on female education, employment, and basic freedoms. The resolution... Read More

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Afghanistan, united nations, women’s rights

October 7, 2025

UN Chief: Women Still Left Out of Peace Negotiations 25 Years After Landmark Resolution

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has voiced deep concern over the continued exclusion of women from formal peace negotiations, marking the 25th anniversary of the landmark UN Security Council Resolution 1325on Women, Peace, and Security. Guterres emphasized that despite decades of advocacy and global commitments, women’s representation in peace processes remains alarmingly low. He noted that while women... Read More

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António Guterres, gender equality, global peace, international relations, UN Resolution 1325, united nations, Women Empowerment, women in peace talks, Women Peace and Security

October 3, 2025

Fearless Fund Unveils Global Initiative After DEI Lawsuit Settlement

Fearless Fund, the AtlantaVC firm known for its mission to invest exclusively in women of color owned business, launched a new program called Fearless Global and it is focused on “expanding demographic equity in every country around the world”. The launch follows a closely watched legal dispute that led the firm to end its Strivers... Read More

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