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“Gendered Disinformation Is A New Threat And Is Taking A Significant Toll On The Mental Health And Physical Safety Of Women, Girls, Trans, And Lgbtq+ People All Over The World.”

Domestic violence is a pervasive public health issue, with far-reaching effects on women’s physical and mental well-being; this study aims to uncover the specific health consequences faced by women subjected to such violence.

Violence against women and girls (VAW) remains a pervasive issue across the globe, with one in three women experiencing sexual or physical abuse in their lifetime, a crisis worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the efforts of MENA countries to implement policies and legal frameworks to combat VAW, the lack of strategic planning, funding, and coordination continues to hinder progress in breaking the cycle of violence.

Academic institutions are increasingly pivotal in advancing gender and women’s rights, with a new study comparing Gender and Women’s Studies programmes across the Arab World and Southern and Central Europe. The study highlights both regional challenges and the growing role of higher education in promoting gender equality amidst political and social transitions.

Honour Killings In Jordan Represent A Chilling Form Of Intrafamily Femicide, Where Women Are Murdered To Preserve Familial Or Societal Honour, Reflecting Deep-Rooted Social, Legal, And Cultural Tensions.

Intimate Partner Violence (Ipv) Continues To Wreak Havoc On Women’s Lives Worldwide, With A New Review Shedding Light On The Complex And Often Overlooked Risk Factors That Fuel This Violence, Particularly In The Arab World.

In Egypt, The Alarming Rise In Femicide Cases Highlights A Growing Crisis Where Women’s Lives Are Tragically Ended Simply Because Of Their Gender, Revealing Deep-Rooted Cultural, Societal, And Systemic Issues That Demand Urgent Action.

Violence Against Women And Girls Knows No Boundaries—Affecting Every Society, Culture, And Class. This Groundbreaking Study Uncovers The Hidden Epidemic Of Domestic Violence Across 18 Arab Countries, Offering Vital Policy Recommendations To Drive Real Change And Empower Women In The Region.

Child Marriage Persists As A Stark Reality In Urban Egypt, Entangling Adolescent Girls In Cycles Of Health Risks, Social Inequities, And Lost Opportunities, Despite National Efforts To End The Practice.

In Many Parts Of Sub-Saharan Africa, Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (Fgm/C) And Early Marriage Go Hand In Hand, With Both Practices Putting Young Girls At Risk And Highlighting The Urgent Need For Stronger Interventions To Protect Their Rights.

Child Marriage Is A Complex Issue That Spans Cultures, Religions, And Regions, And Engaging Religious Leaders—Who Hold Considerable Influence In Many Communities—Could Be Key To Challenging Entrenched Attitudes And Ending The Practice.