Women’s Rights in Bangladesh
Introduction The protection of the rights of women and gender-diverse communities is currently facing a severe crisis in the People’s […]
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Women’s Rights Crisis in Pakistan
Despite constitutional guarantees and international commitments, women and gender-diverse communities in Pakistan face a severe human rights crisis driven by institutional failure, rising physical and cyber violence, parallel customary justice systems and the weaponisation of penal laws.
Italian Parliament Unanimously Votes to Make Femicide a Crime
Italy has taken an important step in combating gender-based violence by officially recognising femicide as a distinct criminal offence punishable by life imprisonment. Passed on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the law reflects years of activism and marks a turning point in how the country addresses systemic violence against women. GHRD welcomes this milestone and its potential to enhance justice and prevention.
