The UN declared 16 May as the International Day of Living Together in Peace, as a means of regularly mobilizing the efforts of the international community to promote peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding and solidarity. Dr Laura Cashman reflects on its significanc
International Women’s Day and Domestic Homicide
Dr Sofia Graca discusses a parliamentary debate on women’s rights and safety ahead of International Women’s Day. Yesterday I attended the parliamentary debate on International Women’s Day. I had the […]
It’s UN’s Human Rights Day; why should we care?
Dr Sofia Graca discusses the connection between Human Rights Day and the ’16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’ campaign. Today, the 10th of December, is Human Rights Day; it […]
Taking a stand to eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls
Dr Sofia Graca discusses UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and why we should continue to mark important awareness days.
Mothering Sunday and reflections on the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp
Dr Janet Melville-Wiseman explores how the women of the Greenham Common Peace Camp stood against NATO for the sake of their children and all children of the future.