TAG: HR defenders

Sexual Politics in April 2016

A new wave of deadly attacks against human rights and secular activists is at play in Bangladesh. In final April, two LGBT activists were hacked to death, fueling outrage and protest around the world. Weeks before, some protesters were detained during the celebration the Bengali New Year. In the context of this crisis we bring […]

An unamed letter from Bangladesh regarding the murders of LGBT activists

SPW shares an unnamed letter written by Bangladesh activist after the murders of LGBT activists in the Asian country in the past weeks. The letter draws attention for the danger of protesting around the global against the murders, while it may actually fuel Western hegemonic discourses that claim to defend and promote tolerance, usually through […]

A practical guide for partnering with police to improve abortion access

This guide is a resource for advocates, trainers, project managers and technical advisors who design programs and workshops to engage police on abortion issues. Drawing on the work of Ipas and other organizations, it offers practical strategies for partnering with police to address stigmatized issues and promote public health, with a specific focus on abortion. […]

New web platform to uphold the universality of rights in the face of rising threats

The Observatory on the Universality of Rights (OURs) aims to monitor, analyze, and share information on initiatives that misuse religion, culture, and tradition to undermine the universality of human rights. Human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent, and inalienable to every person in the world. Yet, today conservative actors are targeting the systems established to protect […]

Italian Cooperation at human rights defenders side in Uganda

The Organisation Soleterre – Strategie di Pace ONLUS, in collaboration with East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project (EHAHRDP), has produced a publication as part of the project “At Human Rights Defenders’ side in Uganda”, co-financed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The initiative is part of the Italian foreign […]

2015 Sexual Politics Round- Up

As the year heads toward its end, SPW recollects main trends and facts in sexual politics worldwide. January Pope Francis drew global attention after urging the faithful not to reproduce as “rabbits”. The remarks sparked reactions from the most diverse quarters actors (here and here). In Chile, a new law was approved that recognized civil unions […]

Launching IM-Defensoras report on violence against WHRDs in Mesoamerica

AWID, as IM-Defensoras Steering Group member, has launched the Second Regional Report on the Situation of WHRDs in Mexico and Central America, which includes and compares information gathered between 2012 and 2014. This report is the result of the collective effort by those who make up the Mesoamerican Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders (IM-Defensoras). AWID is […]

SPW mourns the death of Diana Sacayán

On October 14, the internationally known Argentinean trans activist Amancay Diana Sacayán was found dead in her apartment. She was the third Argentinean trans woman murdered since August. Her death means a major loss for the Latin American trans movement and has sparked expressions of indignation across the region and the world. SPW adds its […]

Compilation of statmements and news on the murder of Diana Sacayán

Statements ILGA: ILGA mourns the loss of Diana Sacayán, Argentinian Trans activist Outright – Action International: Argentinian Trans Rights Activist, Diana Sacayan, Found Dead in her Apartment Women’s Global Network on Reproductive Rights Statement – WGNRR condemns the murder of LGBTQI rights activist Diana Sacayán Press Reports The Guardian: Diana Sacayan third trans woman killed in […]

Vital new resource on sex work law will help sex workers globally to realise their rights

A new Sex Work Law Map, developed by the Sexuality, Poverty and Law Programme at the Institute of Development Studies, has been launched that provides a global perspective on female sex work by displaying a detailed summary of the laws, regulations and policies in over 75 countries. It is hoped that more accurate and comprehensive […]

Global feminisms and social justice movements have lost Gigi

With great sadness as SPW we mark the departure of Gigi Francisco – activist, scholar, teacher and for a long time a working partner and wonderful friend of many of us. Gigi’s departure is a major loss for global feminisms and social justice movements.

GenderIT new website

The new design responds to what readers, writers and the team identified as necessary and desired changes in the look and feel. The primary objective was not only to give GenderIT.org a fresh new look but also to simplify its layout, so that it allows readers to better focus and reflect on your readings. Having […]