Podcast: Addressing Violence to Catalyse Empowerment Ft. FEDINA Since 1983, the non-profit NGO FEDINA has been working towards empowering marginalised groups by building confidence and co-creating …
Putting data at the centre to end female genital mutilation: Ruminations during the 16 Days of Activism
As we commemorate the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, our two consortia (and other stakeholders committed to applied research to further understanding of what works best to end FGM …
Gender Focus Spotlight Interview with Nang Sam Pao
In this first ‘Genderfocus Spotlight interview’, we talk with Nang Sam Pao, an activist who has been working for many years to promote human rights in Myanmar with a particular focus on gender …
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Myanmar: Revolution is in the heart
Myanmar has a complex history with ethnic tensions, conflicts, and border issues going back to pre-colonial and colonial days. This article starts with a summary of more recent events relevant to the …
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Webinar on the role of women’s movements in challenging the militarisation of Myanmar
Join an upcoming Gender Focus webinar on the role of women’s movements in challenging the militarisation of Myanmar on 28 September 2021 at 10:00 AM (British Summer Time). This webinar will be …
Global South in distress due to the double impact of COVID-19 and UK aid cuts
Committed to the goal that is gender equality, Gender Focus organised a roundtable discussion on 29 June 2021 to better understand the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic and UK aid cuts on the …