Not long before the world started to prepare for the leap into 2022, the United States lost one of its national icons. Often referred to as the ‘First Lady of Television’, Betty White was an American actress and comedian who reached the age of 99. Her career spanned more than 8 decades with her most …

For the past two weeks, the news has been filled with COP26 – the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, hosted by the United Kingdom in Glasgow, Scotland from the 31st of October until the 12th of November. At the top table of these talks are a lot of men, and only …

Teenage girls from Afghanistan who won a variety of international competitions with their innovative robotics advancements are now considered “An example of hope, happiness, and a sense of pride for the Afghan community” by many. The team consists of 20 individuals aged 12-18 who have been working together on projects later exhibited in North America …

Today marks the day of the Gender Equality Index 2021 conference, an online event during which the European Institute for Gender Equality will reveal how the European Union has scored on gender equality this year. Not only will the findings be presented, but there will also be a discussion between decision-makers and experts on how …

On October 14, the parliament of the Republic of Moldova has ratified the Istanbul Convention, which is especially significant as the parliament is currently led by the female prime minister Natalia Gavrilița. Although the motion had been met with opposition from the Socialist and Communist parties, the majority of the elected officials still voted in …

It has been all over the news this week: on October 8th, Maria Ressa was awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize together with fellow journalist Dmitri A Muratov. Who is she, apart from being one of few women in history to receive the prestigious prize, and what are her main goals and achievements? With years …

Portuguese Minister of Justice, she made history by becoming the very first appointed cabinet minister of African descent. She worked as a public prosecutor in Lisbon, served in the Attorney General’s Office, and was a director of the Department of Investigation and Penal Action of Lisbon from 2001 until 2007. Van Dunem also was the …

Appointed Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences by the UN Human Rights Council, Reem Alsalem started this three year position on 1 August 2021. She is thereby tasked with ensuring that violence against women is integrated into the United Nations human rights framework and its mechanisms.  After obtaining a Masters in …