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Plastic in the Ocean Published: 7 January 2024 Background Every year, approximately ten million tons of plastic waste end up in the world's ocean. An estimated total of 86 million tons of plastic has been introduced into the seas so far.
Plastic Waste Published: 6 January 2024 Background Plastic waste is the most visible problem of our plastic crisis. Whether in rivers, on land, or in the ocean, enormous amounts of plastic waste are already polluting the entire planet.
Reflection: 30 years of women in Cambodian politics Published: 20 December 2023 Analysis The results of the July 2023 elections show that Cambodia is far from achieving its stated vision of gender equality and equitable political participation for women. A reflection. By Kann Vicheika
Same-sex marriage under attack in Brazil Published: 14 December 2023 Analysis In Brazil, the conservatives in Congress attack the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. Thiago Amparo explains why same-sex marriage, which has been possible since 2011, is a thorn in their side and how this lines up with other attempts to challenge former decisions of the Supreme Court. By Thiago Amparo
European Media Freedom Act will do little to keep up independent journalism in Hungary Published: 13 December 2023 analysis Under the umbrella of the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), thirteen journalists, press freedom, and civil society organizations are calling the EU institutes and the governments of member states to impose greater transparency on the media and their relations with political decision-makers and economic players.
CEDAW Committee: German climate policy is not gender just Published: 13 December 2023 Analysis A lack of climate protection in Germany violates the rights of women and vulnerable groups worldwide. This has been criticised by the CEDAW Review Committee. By Birte Rodenberg
The global south’s debt crisis is thwarting climate ambition Published: 13 December 2023 Analysis Many climate-vulnerable countries cannot invest in low-carbon development unless they are offered debt relief. Policymakers must agree to reform the debt architecture and provide more concessional finance. By Maria Fernanda Espinosa and Rishikesh Ram Bhandary
Short biography Yuliya Sporysh Published: 8 December 2023 Biography Yuliya Sporysh is a Ukrainian feminist, mother of three, PhD sociologist, and founder of the NGO “Girls”. Her feminist mission is to empower vulnerable groups and promote positive social change in Ukraine.
Anne Klein Women’s Award 2024 to Yuliya Sporysh Published: 8 December 2023 Press release The Anne Klein Women’s Award will go to the Ukrainian feminist and women’s rights activist Yuliya Sporysh in 2024.