Oxfam’s Gender Justice Programme Coordinator in Malawi, Anthony Malunga, reflects on Malawi’s education system and on what can be done to protect girls in the classroom and support their aspirations. …
31 women activists murdered in 2015: You can help stop the violence
Bethan CansfieldInternational Women Human Rights Defenders Day was November 29th, you can support women on the front line defending rights. erta Cáceres was murdered in March 2016. Berta was peacefully opposing …
Making invisible voices visible in online EVAW campaigns
Amy O'DonnellOnline spaces are not free from violence against women and girls (VAWG) but, in this blog, Amy O’Donnell and Miranda Dobson discuss how specific online platforms, including Hollaback! are supporting …
Women leading in the peace
Caroline SweetmanAccording to World Bank estimates of September 2016, two billion people live in countries where development outcomes are affected by fragility, conflict, and violence. By 2030, the share of global …
‘We want recognition of our uniqueness’: Interview with Criola NGO in Brazil
Amy MoranOxfam recently attended the 13th international AWID Forum, a unique space for women’s rights organization and feminist movements to come together. We took this opportunity to speak with the many …
Moving from individual to collective change for women’s participation in Lebanon, Jordan and Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Julie DialloWith women making up only 19% of parliament in the Middle East and North Africa region, understanding the factors preventing women from taking part in decision-making processes is vital. Here, …
High Level Panel must support women’s collective action as key to realising women’s economic rights
Rachel NobleThe UN High Level Panel for Women’s Economic Empowerment is seen as an important step in gender equality. But how can it ensure it supports women effectively? Rachel Noble from …
A note on the ethics of changing norms
Elise KleinIn this addition to our Her Series Dr. Elise Klein, a Lecturer of Development Studies at Melbourne University, shares with us with her views on how we should be tackling gendered norms …