IANGEL, member of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace, and Security, signed a letter to the United Nations in support of amplifying women human rights defenders’ voices within the international community. Read more about how it is crucial that these women are protected as they build peace around the world.
The Coalition to End Violence Against Women and Girls Globally, of which IANGEL is a member, welcomes the Biden Administration’s actions to address global gender-based violence. The Coalition has drafted a series of recommendations that help bring us closer to a world free from violence.
As the Taliban took control of provinces in Afghanistan, reports of women being pushed from employment opportunities, women and girls facing violence in public, and women’s rights defenders coming under threat of punishment or execution have emerged. Learn more about the situation in Afghanistan, and what needs to be done in order to support Afghan women and girls.
UN Special Rapporteur in the field of Cultural Rights Karima Bennoune emphasizes the importance of cultural rights and practices to the human experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as provides recommendations on how to preserve and promote cultural rights, particularly for wome
The Girls Leadership, Engagement, Agency and Development (LEAD) Act seeks to improve women and girls’ participation in democracy, governance, and human rights initiatives by strengthening foreign aid programming and reporting. Investing in girls’ leadership, civic engagement, and education will help to build a brighter future for girls around the world because their voices will be heard.
We recently celebrated a huge win for sexual and reproductive health and rights after a historic bill was passed in the House. Read all about it in the latest Advocacy Update!
Teenagers should have access to factual information regarding their reproductive rights in the region where they live, as well as resources that are available to them. IANGEL’s Teen Information Project (TIP) aims to equip teens with the knowledge they need to protect their health, understand their rights, and recognize the ever-changing laws and regulations surrounding reproduction.
Read up on the latest IANGEL advocacy news! Here are the most recent bills and initiatives we are supporting to advance gender justice for women and girls, everywhere.
In 2000, Colombian journalist and human rights defender Jineth Bedoya Lima was abducted, tortured and raped while working on a news report involving a prison massacre. After years of inaction, a petition was filed alleging Colombia’s international responsibility for the violation of several rights included in the American Convention of Human Rights. Read more about the case!
When girls are empowered and given the opportunity to be involved in decision-making, not only is inclusivity achieved but a new generation of empowered women is created. The Girls LEAD Act aims at achieving just that: meaningful engagement and empowerment of adolescent girls.