In this webinar, the first of three hosted by the Nordic Network for Queer History Archives and Activities in 2024, we dive deep into the work behind the Queer Literature Indexing Thesaurus (QLIT). Led by the archivist of Sweden’s Archives and Library of the Queer Movement, the session explores how QLIT was developed as a comprehensive tool to make LGBTQI literature more accessible and searchable. Discover how this innovative thesaurus, which includes over 900 specialised terms, is reshaping how queer literature is indexed and searched within library catalogues. The webinar also touches on the challenges of translating these terms across different languages and the importance of inclusivity in literary indexing. Whether you’re a researcher, librarian, or just passionate about queer literature, this presentation offers valuable insights into the intersection of language, literature, and identity.
Launched on the occasion of the International Day of Rural Women, the report calls for better recognizing and supporting women-led efforts to protect vulnerable communities from the devastating effects of drought. It also underscores that women's land rights are crucial for achieving food security.
During the annual Security Council Open Debate on women, peace and security held on 24 October 2024, the Secretary-General’s “Common Pledge for Women’s Full, Equal and Meaningful Participation in Peace Processes” was officially launched.In line with the landmark resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security, the United Nations in its mediation and peacemaking efforts, has sought to fast-track women’s direct participation in formal peace talks as part of promoting women’s participation at all levels.
Breaking Barriers: A Whole-of-Society Approach to Gender Equality in Media Development CIMA & Fojo Media Institute | October 30, 2024 Gender inequality remains an intractable problem in the media sector. Genuine transformation will require unified efforts at all levels of the media ecosystem—from local grassroots initiatives to robust international regulatory frameworks. This study offers insights that can inspire action to combat gender inequality and promote more inclusive media practices.
The latest Young Women’s Trust annual survey shows that young women are carrying a heavy burden of worry about their finances, work and their futures, compared to young men.
Listen to Queer Lit on Spotify. Queer Lit is a podcast about LGBTQIA+* literature and culture. In each episode, literary studies researcher Lena Mattheis talks to an expert in the field of queer studies. Topics include lesbian literature, inclusive pronouns and language, gay history, trans and non-binary novels, intersectionality and favourite queer films, series or poems. New episode every other week!Recent transcripts here: https://lenamattheis.wordpress.com/queer-lit-transcripts/ queerlitpodcast@gmail.comhttps://lenamattheis.wordpress.com/queerlitTwitter and Instagram: @queerlitpodcastMusic by geovanebruny from Pixabay
RCOG sets out recommendations for NHS England and UK government policy changes to address inequalities in Black, Asian and minority ethnic women’s health and care in England
This paper analyses the documentation of reproductive violence to date by UN-mandated fact-finding and other investigative mechanisms and provides guidance on the international law governing reproductive harms. The guidance explains how international criminal, humanitarian, and human rights laws prohibit reproductive violence—including forced pregnancy, enforced sterilization, forced abortion, forced contraceptive use, restricting access to reproductive care, destroying essential reproductive healthcare infrastructure, and other forms of reproductive violence.
Event recording of our book launch of Shirin M Rai's 'Depletion: The Human Costs of Caring' on 2nd October 2024 Speakers: Prof Shirin M Rai, Prof Juanita Elias, Prof Diane Elson, Dr Ania Plomien, Christopher Choong Weng Wai Chair: Prof Sumi Madhok
Dangerous liaisons: navigating women's land rights and disputes Book (monograph) Land holds immense economic, cultural, religious, and political significance for most sub-Saharan African countries. However, customary patriarchal norms restrict land ownership to the male lineage, while women...
The “World survey on the role of women in development” is presented every five years to the Economic and Financial Committee of the United Nations General Assembly. It provides a unique opportunity to submit a research product covering economic and development issues with a gender perspective, for deliberation by UN Member States.
"Breaking Barriers, Building Peace" is a landmark advocacy campaign on gender equality and women’s participation in national security and defence sectors, accompanying the development of the United Nations Report Towards Equal Opportunity for Women in Defence. The campaign honours women’s journeys by telling powerful stories of how they are preventing conflict and sustaining
Mary Katherine Middleton lived at Belsay Hall in the early 20th century. She was one of the early women candidates for Parliament, standing in 1924 as a Conservative candidate for Wansbeck, Northumberland. Her story reveals how the pre-war period and the First World War fostered new opportunities for women in politics in the 1920s, the barriers in their way, and the legacy of the first women to stand for Parliament.
Our recent joint WILPF report analyses, from a feminist and gender-transformative perspective, trends and parallels in how the nuclear and fossil fuel industries operate and entrench their power; their impacts on communities, including gendered impacts; and the ways in which resistance against these industries is suppressed by police, militaries, and private military and security companies.
We are deeply saddened by the latest MBRRACE-UK report on maternal deaths in pregnancy and the year after birth. Yet again, this report shows continuing and, in many cases, widening health inequalities along the lines of race and deprivation.
WASHINGTON, October 10, 2024—Growth in South Asia is expected to increase to 6.4 percent this year, exceeding earlier projections and keeping the region on track to be the fastest growing in the world. Unlocking untapped potential by increasing women’s participation in the labor force and opening further to global trade and investment could help the region grow even faster and achieve its development goals, says the World Bank in its twice-yearly regional outlook.
This event, which took place on 2 May 2024 and was hosted by the Human Rights Consortium within the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, presented an opportunity to share knowledge and experience on multilateral diplomacy concerning LGBT+ human rights issues. The event featured Dr Douglas Janoff, author of Queer Diplomacy: Homophobia, International Relations, and LGBT Human Rights and Senior Canadian Foreign Service Officer. Dr Janoff shared some of the key recommendations for multilateral diplomacy that emerged from his research. Read more about the book Queer Diplomacy at: queerdiplomacy.com
By assessing discrimination in laws, regulations, and policies, the Equality of Opportunity for Sexual and Gender Minorities (EQOSOGI) initiative examines institutionalized challenges encountered by sexual and gender minorities. This second edition of the EQOSOGI report expands its coverage from 16 to 64 countries representing different geographic areas, income levels, legal traditions, and inclusiveness of sexual and gender minorities, ensuring a diverse and holistic representation of the issues.
This report reveals the devastating impact of Gaza’s ongoing conflict on women’s health. With health facilities destroyed and thousands of women unable to access critical care, the report highlights urgent needs in maternal health, cancer treatment, and mental health support. It calls for immediate action to protect health workers, restore medical services, and prioritize the health of women and girls during the crisis.
Now in its 15th year, the Girls' Attitudes Survey shows how girls and young women feel about their everyday lives, the pressures they face and the issues they care about.
Why are there so few women in tech? And does it matter?
We talk to Dr Siân Brooke of the Data Science Institute at LSE, who researches how technologies perpetuate gendered inequality, to find out if it's because men are inherently better coders.
Unsurprisingly, it isn't. In this video, we explore the hidden biases in the tech industry, discover the impact of gender on code acceptance, and investigate why diversity in coding is crucial for innovation and security.
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