Recent debates and evolving eligibility rules in international sports have reignited a difficult but necessary question: how do we balance fairness, inclusion, and non-discrimination in women’s competitions? The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently announced a new policy targeting transgender athletes and their ability to participate in the Olympic Games, starting from the 2028 Los Angeles…
6 February 2026 marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), also called “female genital cutting”, a useless and painful practice still used in various countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. This terrifying practice is considered a ‘social norm’ in those culture that perform it, but is considered a…
On 23 November 2021, UNESCO’s General Conference declared the 28 January the International Day of Women in Multilateralism, that is cooperation between countries to address common global challenges. The day recognises the key role women play in advancing human rights, peace and sustainability in the multilateral system. Throughout history, according to GWL Voices, an organization…
In recent years, the Budapest Pride has become one of the main symbols of the tensions between the Hungarian government and European institutions on LGBTQIA+ rights. Following reports of intimidation, restrictions, and a lack of adequate protection during the event, the European Parliament launched a formal inquiry to assess possible violations of fundamental rights (European…
Abortion is healthcare. Explore the journey of the “My Voice, My Choice” initiative, from its historic million-signature petition to the upcoming European Commission decision on reproductive freedom.
Why does it take 9 years to diagnose endometriosis? Discover the reality of living with “endo,” the global funding gap in women’s health, and how you can support life-changing research for a faster, more accessible diagnosis.
25th of November: a day as symbolic as heavy. This day is dedicated to the elimination of violence against women, a task definitely easier said than done. On a reoccurrence like this, we need to focus on understanding systemic gender-based violence, starting from small acts like catcalling, to try to eradicate that violence at the…
It’s International Students Day! Today, November 17, we celebrate school, independence, and the courage of students all over the world. If you are – or were – a student, you have probably thought at least once that school is boring and you couldn’t wait for class to end so you could go home ( e.…
Across Europe, far-right movements are rolling back LGBTIQ+ rights and equality. From Italy to Hungary, hate is turning into law — Europe must act.