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ILGA’s State Sponsored Homophobia Report, 2017
International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association has released its annual survey on sexual orientation laws across the world. The report gives a country-wise analysis of laws related to LGBTI persons across the world and also represents it on maps.
Women’s Labour, Women’s Voices: Release of Thread and Tension: a PUCL and WSS fact-finding report
Women against Sexual Violence and State Repression, and PUCL, have conducted a fact-finding study on the garment workers’ protest in Bangalore and its effects which compelled the central government to concede to their demands. The report specially focuses on human rights violations committed by the police against citizens, including garment factory workers, during spontaneous demonstrations […]
Towards victim-friendly responses and procedures for prosecuting rape: a study of pre-trial and trial stages of rape prosecutions in Delhi by PLD
This report by Partners for Law in Development (PLD) has monitored compliance with gender sensitive procedures in rape prosecutions. Conducted under the aegis of Department of Justice and UNDP, the report draws upon trial monitoring of 16 cases of rape across four fast-track courts in Delhi, victim interviews, examination of case records and comparative and […]
Women and ESCR Working Group briefing paper: intersection between work and women’s rights
ESCR-Net’s Women and ESCR Working Group briefing paper series on work, health and land, focuses on the intersection between women and specific economic, social and cultural rights (ESCR) issues. The papers present specific and systemic challenges to the realization of women’s ESCR and explore progressive approaches to the application of a substantive equality perspective. The papers draw primarily […]
Model Law for the Recognition and Protection of Human Rights Defenders, by International Service for Human Rights
This Model Law is intended to guide and assist States and other actors to ensure the full and effective. The legal recognition and protection of defenders is crucial to ensuring that they can work in a safe, supportive environment and be free from attacks, reprisals and unreasonable restrictions. This resource will provide technical guidance to […]
CEDAW and Nationality Laws Guide, by Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights
This reference guide highlights key international human rights provisions found in CEDAW that are relevant to women’s nationality rights and individuals affected by gender discrimination in nationality laws, including stateless persons.
Violence and Harassment against Women and Men in the World of Work, by ILO
This report provides evidence of how trade unions can contribute to making real and positive changes in the workplace to protect workers, and particularly women, from violence and harassment. Through collective agreements, workplace policies and negotiations, campaigns and awareness-raising, trade unions have taken constructive steps to prevent violence and harassment in the world of work, often […]
Towards a Better Future for Women and Work, by ILO and Gallup
This study provides a first-ever account of global attitudes and perceptions of women and men regarding women and work, based on the 2016 Gallup World Poll. This touches upon norms and attitudes, which is a dimension of the promotion of gender equality that has not been explored enough, in order to understand motivations that can block or […]
Bearing Witness to Sexual Violence in South Chhattisgarh, by WSS
Women against Sexual Violence and State Repression have released this book, ‘Bearing Witness to Sexual Violence in South Chhattisgarh.’ The book is a comprehensive compilation of the incidents of sexual violence in South Chhattisgarh, drawing upon independent investigations and joint fact findings by WSS. Source: http://bit.ly/2qRRVzl
Transformation of Women at Work in Asia, by ILO
This book examines the drivers of, and barriers to, participation of women in the Asian labour market for its socio-economic development and structural transformation. It highlights challenges that women across Asia face in gaining access to more and better jobs. This publication also provides policy options for governments to promote work opportunities for women across social […]