Women’s incarceration rooted in gender inequality and violence
Aug 13, 2025 · A UN Human Rights report highlights widespread gender-based violence, poor health provisions, and discriminatory legal systems disproportionately affecting women and …
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination …
Recalling that discrimination against women violates the principles of equality of rights and respect for human dignity, is an obstacle to the participation of women, on equal terms with …
Building a healthier world by women and for women is key to …
Mar 6, 2025 · To achieve this, health systems must prioritize women’s and girls’ health needs and their full participation in the workforce. By creating opportunities for women to participate …
“More than a human can bear”: Israel's systematic use of sexual ...
Mar 13, 2025 · These acts violate women’s and girls’ reproductive rights and autonomy, as well as their right to life, health, founding a family, human dignity, physical and mental integrity, …
Violence against women - World Health Organization (WHO)
Mar 25, 2024 · WHO fact sheet on violence against women providing key facts and information on the scope of the problem, health consequences, prevention, WHO response.
Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls
Jul 31, 2025 · As violence against women continues to impact the lives of women and girls everywhere, the establishment of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on violence against …
Sexual and reproductive health and rights | OHCHR
About sexual and reproductive health and rights The rights of women and girls to the highest attainable standards of health, including sexual and reproductive health, are firmly grounded in …
WHO report reveals gender inequalities at the root of global crisis …
Mar 13, 2024 · A new report published by the World Health Organization (WHO), “Fair share for health and care: gender and the undervaluation of health and care work" illustrates how …
Sudan: Experts denounce systematic attacks on women and girls
May 14, 2025 · GENEVA – A group of independent human rights experts* today strongly condemned the widespread and systematic violations committed against women and girls in …
WHO issues first global guideline to improve pregnancy care for …
Jun 19, 2025 · The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its first-ever global guideline on the management of sickle cell disease (SCD) during pregnancy, addressing a critical and …