Equality NowSexual violence in the metaverse has a real-world impact on victimsFemale-presenting avatars are far more likely to experience sexual violence, and victims’ responses mirror reactions to sexual offences in…4 min read·5 days ago----
Equality NowWhy women’s rights are vulnerable in AmericaThe US government often takes a strong and vocal position on international human rights violations in other countries. But when it comes to…6 min read·Mar 8, 2024----
Equality NowPandemic of deepfake image-based sexual abuse needs urgent responseThe production of deepfake image-based sexual abuse is proliferating at an exponential rate globally.4 min read·Mar 1, 2024----
Equality NowLack of legal protections on doxing is putting women at greater risk of online stalking &…The absence of national and international laws specifically addressing doxing poses a significant threat globally to the safety and…5 min read·Mar 1, 2024----
Equality NowIllegal to marry below 18 — Zambia passes the landmark Marriage (Amendment) Act, 2023In a momentous stride towards safeguarding children’s rights, Zambia’s parliament passed the Marriage (Amendment) Act of 2023 on December…5 min read·Jan 31, 2024----
Equality NowFeminist Culture Club — Top Picks in Film, TV, Podcasts, and Books for 2023Popular culture expressed through art, literature, sound, and film, can be a powerful way to explore women’s diverse perspectives…6 min read·Dec 27, 2023----
Equality NowDrought is putting girls at risk of child marriage and other human rights violationsIn Kajiado County, a drought-stricken region along Kenya’s border with Tanzania, many people are dependent on livestock herding and…5 min read·Dec 10, 2023----
Equality NowStalling at the crossroads of Artificial Intelligence — the time to act is nowBy S. Mona Sinha, Global Executive Director at Equality Now, and Ivana Bartoletti, Co-Founder of the Alliance for Universal Digital Rights…4 min read·Nov 30, 2023--1--1
Equality NowComprehensive Legal Protection Needed Against Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting in Every US…Despite female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) affecting at least 513,000 women and girls across the United States, nine states have…4 min read·Oct 2, 2023----
Equality NowWomen’s Rights Organizations Unite To Launch Hurra Coalition, Paving The Way For Family Law Reform…Inequality in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is being perpetuated by family laws that curtail the legal rights of women and girls…4 min read·Sep 28, 2023----