Over seven million Afghans, or 58 percent of the population, successfully voted in the runoff presidential election on Saturday, despite several attacks from the Taliban at polling centers.
Women of Afghanistan Push Equality on the Eve of Runoff Presidential Election
Afghan women’s groups Thursday held a press conference announcing that both of the presidential front-runners had signed a six-point petition for women’s rights.
Mass Grave in Ireland Contains Remains of Almost 800 Children from Catholic “Mother-And-Baby Home”
The “mother-and-baby home,” in operation from 1925 to 1961, was one of many Catholic Church-run institutions across Ireland created to house unwed pregnant women and hide the “stain” they would create on the morality of the country.
US Support of Afghanistan Will Continue Even As Troops Drawdown
The remaining troops will help train and advise Afghan security forces, as well as assist in counter-terrorism operations.
Canada Pledges $3.5 Billion for Maternal Health Programs Worldwide
“There is no better investment in the world’s future prosperity than women’s and children’s health.”
African Union Launches First Campaign to End Child Marriage
The African Union launched its first campaign to curb child marriage in Africa last week, in cooperation with African governments, UNICEF, the UK Department for International Development, and several civil society organizations.
Pakistani Woman Stoned to Death for Marrying A Man of Her Own Choosing
“I killed my daughter as she had insulted all of our family by marrying a man without our consent, and I have no regret over it.”
Nigerian Army Has Located Girls Abducted by Boko Haram
The Nigerian army announced yesterday that it has determined the location of the 200 girls abducted by extremist group Boko Haram more than one month ago, noting that they are still in the country.
WATCH: Jay Leno, Frances Fisher, Ellie Smeal, and Others Speak Out to #StopTheSultan in Beverly Hills!
Couldn’t make it to our May 5 rally to #StopTheSultan of Brunei’s Taliban-like laws in Beverly Hills? No problem.
We Must Keep the Momentum Strong for Women and Girls’ Education in Afghanistan
Afghan girls are once again attending school, at the primary secondary, and university levels, and they are proving that if given opportunities, they can thrive.
Why the 2014 Afghanistan Election is Bringing Hope Back to Afghan Women
We made it. We were able to show to the world that our security forces are robust enough to protect our infant democracy and our people remain worthy of international support.
Boko Haram Releases Video Offering Kidnapped Girls in Exchange for Released Prisoners
Around 100 girls are shown in the video praying and wearing full grey veils.
Reports Reveal Decrease in Maternal Mortality and Need for Faster Progress
Two new reports by United Nations agencies revealed that although there has been significant progress in reducing maternal mortality worldwide over the last decade, much more can be done to protect women’s lives.
Around the World, Mother’s Day Is A Call to Action
Becoming a mother didn’t cost me my life, and it didn’t cost my daughter hers either. Some moms aren’t so lucky.
Beverly Hills City Council Condemns Taliban-Like Brunei Penal Code
“The City of Beverly Hills strongly condemns the government of Brunei as well as other governments which engage in similar policies for adopting laws that impose extreme and inhumane penalties including execution by stoning, flogging and severing of limbs.”
President Obama Announces That US Will Help Nigeria Find Kidnapped Girls
President Barack Obama announced yesterday that the US will assist Nigeria in finding the over 200 teenage girls who were abducted by terrorist group Boko Haram three weeks ago.
PHOTOS: Feminists Rally Across from the Beverly Hills Hotel to #StopTheSultan!
Yesterday’s star-studded #StopTheSultan rally was a huge success! We’ve got the photos to prove it.
TAKE ACTION: Protest Brunei’s Kill-A-Gay and Flog-A-Woman Penal Code Online and in Beverly Hills!
Please immediately reach out to the Sultan, the Brunei Embassy, the US Ambassador to Brunei, and the United Nations Secretary-General demanding that this new horrific Brunei penal code be rescinded.
Afghanistan May Hold Runoff Presidential Election
Preliminary results for Afghanistan’s recent presidential election were released on Saturday, showing that former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah and former Finance Minister and World Bank economist Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai are the top contenders.
Join Us At the Global Women’s Rights Awards!
We’d love for you to join us at the Feminist Majority Foundation’s Ninth Annual Global Women’s Rights Awards gala dinner and reception on the evening of Monday, May 5, 2014 at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. But time is running out!