This post focuses on the steps taken towards gender equality in the past couple of years to recognize and honor strong equal rights advocates around the world.
Argentina
Ni Una Meno’s feminist movement against violence towards women has spread throughout the nation.
Brazil
Marielle Franco—an Afro-Brazilian politician and LBTQI activist—was murdered in an attack but pushed the country towards reforms.
Canada
Implemented their feminist philanthropy project in 2017 and pledged more than $300 million to fund gender equality globally.
Chile
Countless protests have decriminalized abortion.
East Africa
Launch of the Young Women’s Leadership Initiative to bring girls and mentors from Kenya and Tanzania to work together to promote change and equality in their communities.
Egypt
Mozn Hasan founded Egyptian women’s human rights organization Nazra. In fact, Mozn Hassan accepted the 2016 Right Livelihood Award
Guatemala
The first successful prosecution of two former members of the military for sexual violence committed during Guatemala’s military conflict
Ireland
Protests have decriminalized abortion, and former president Mary Robinson discussed grassroots women’s response to climate change.
Nigeria
In 2016, 21 of the 200 girls kidnapped from their school by the extremist group Boko Haram were released and returned home due to the pressure from women’s groups.
Pakistan
The government will implement separate hospital wards for the transgender community for their protection.
Saudi Arabia
Made it legal for women to drive and attend soccer games
Syria
UN Special Envoy for Syria established the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board who push for democratization and the protection of rights.
Ukraine
Katerina Gandzyuk was murdered by far-right extremists for defending women’s rights.
Uruguay
The first conviction for femicide since it became a crime in October 2017.
This is NOT an exhaustive list. Only some of the highlights!
Sources
https://www.insider.com/wins-accomplishments-women-2018-11https://www.globalfundforwomen.org/10-best-moments-for-womens-rights-2016/ https://www.globalfundforwomen.org/10-best-moments-for-womens-rights-2016/
