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- Global Voices
The discursive function of gendered online hate speech in Kosovo
A recent Global Voices report examines sexist online rhetoric in Kosovo, revealing that two-thirds of derogatory digital comments target women in public roles. This systematic harassment primarily aims to undermine female participation in politics, media, and public debate, highlighting ongoing barriers to gender equality in the region's civic spaces.
- Global Voices
A mosque built by a transgender person raises questions about faith and belonging in Pakistan
A transgender man in Pakistan constructed a mosque to provide an inclusive sanctuary for marginalized worshippers. Despite this humanitarian effort, he has encountered persistent local harassment amid escalating hostility toward the transgender population, highlighting ongoing challenges regarding religious freedom and social inclusion in the country.
- The Guardian — Global development
‘They were told bikes were for men’: how Latin America’s city of cycling is breaking gender barriers
Bogotá is implementing targeted cycling initiatives, including infrastructure improvements and educational programs, to address gender disparities in urban transport where women account for a minority of riders. These efforts aim to dismantle traditional cultural stereotypes and promote sustainable mobility for female residents throughout the Colombian capital.
- The Guardian — Global development
Can promises on gender equality made in Australia help a 16-year-old cigarette maker with no toilet in India?
A 16-year-old girl in Karnataka, India, named Shazia Khanum, works in a cigarette-making workshop without access to basic sanitation. Her situation highlights the challenges faced by women in informal employment, raising questions about the effectiveness of international commitments to gender equality, such as those made in the Melbourne declaration.
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