Manipulating Mother Nature: The gendered antagonism of geoengineering Background Mother Nature is once again the subject of the male gaze but this time the impact may be even more oppressive. This article expands the feminist concept of ‘male gaze’ towards nature and critiques geoengineering as being an inherently male/masculine technology that is a product of and a means to further capitalistic agenda. By Mavra Bari
CEDAW in Tunisia: EnaZeda fights against sexual violence and discrimination Analysis Since September, Tunisians have been reporting experiences of sexual violence online under the hashtag EnaZeda, Tunisian Arabic for "me too". In the meantime, the protest has spread to the streets. By Rachel Doelker
CEDAW and Cambodia: Men Still Benefit from Double Standards Analysis Cambodia has made notable progress in constitutionalizing gender equality. However, there is still no solution for persisting gender stereotypes, discrimination of women and marginalized groups and domestic violence. By NGO CEDAW
CEDAW and the USA: When Belief in Exceptionalism Becomes Exemptionalism Analysis The United States it the only established democracy in the world failing to ratify CEDAW. While common justification lies in the realm of patriarchy and religion another lies in the notion of American exceptionalism – in fact its exemptionalism. By Liane Schalatek
CEDAW and India: Inscribing rights of gender and sexual minorities Analysis Though the instrument is flawed and limited, there is merit in engaging with CEDAW to highlight the issues of members of the LGBTIAQ+ communities in India. By Shubha Chacko
CEDAW and Colombia: A Balance Between Lights and Shadows Analysis Stereotyped gender roles continue to be reinforced from a very early age in Colombia. Traditional concepts of masculinity and femininity are very deeply rooted in the collective mentality of the macho culture. By Margarita Sarmiento and Nicolás Ospino
CEDAW 40 Years In: What Have We Learned and What Has Improved Introduction CEDAW is a key international human rights treaty aimed at the achievement of gender equality worldwide. It helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life.
Sarajevo Office - Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia The office coordinates the activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia. The focus is on supporting democratic and constitutional reform processes in the region and strengthening civil society.
Backlash in feminism - Out of reverse gear Background Violence against women, gender pay gap, homo hatred - the gender backlash is in full swing worldwide. That is why we need encouraging feminism. By Jana Prosinger
Feminismus – that’s it Aktuelle Themen, Fragestellungen und Debatten Feministische Themen und Fragestellungen sind so vielfältig wie gesellschaftliche Problemlagen und Kontexte. Henning von Bargen über aktuell Themen, Fragestellungen und Debatten der Frauebewegungen, da fast jede gesellschaftspolitische Frage auch feministische Perspektiven und Lösungen braucht. By Henning von Bargen