Sa’ed Atshan illustrates the rise of the LGBTQ+ movement in Palestine and the resulting transnational queer movement which stands in solidarity with Palestinians. The existence of an “empire of critique” is also demonstrated, one which has restricted the growth of the Palestinian LGBTQ+ social movement.
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Following a series of notorious and disturbing rape cases in Pakistan, campaigns, protests, and demonstrations have led to the welcome introduction of anti-rape laws.
Read moreGreen Wave Victory As Argentina Legalises Abortion
On 30 December 2020, President Alberto Fernandez announced the legalisation of abortion in Argentina, making it the biggest country in Latin America to do so.
Read moreJapan Ordered To Compensate Women Forced In Sex Slavery
In a landmark case, a South Korean court has ruled that state immunity does not cover crimes against humanity.
Read moreWater Rights and Gender Justice during the COVID-19 Pandemic
WASH services can help to address one of the intersecting challenges facing women during the global COVID-19 pandemic by allowing access to clean water and sanitation.
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