Women's rights

24 June 2022, US, Washington: Abortion rights and anti-abortion activists protest outside US supreme court. The supreme court has ruled there is no constitutional right to abortion in the United States. Photo: Sue Dorfman/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

World

WOMEN'S RIGHTS

In historic reversal, US Supreme Court frees states to outlaw abortion

The Nomad Today 6/24/22

American conservatives promised to push for abortion bans in every state or antiabortion legislation at the federal level, particularly if they make gains in Congress in November’s elections

17 May 2022, Spain, Madrid: The Spanish Minister of Equality Irene Montero speaks during a press conference after a meeting of the Council of Ministers. Photo: Alejandro Martínez Vélez/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

Work

WOMEN'S RIGHTS

Spanish bill on period pain sick leave approved by Cabinet

The Nomad Today 5/17/22

The legislation is due to be introduced alongside new regulations on abortions, which will allow all over 16s to terminate a pregnancy without parental consent

Work

EQUALITY

Spanish bill on period pain sick leave to be presented to cabinet

The Nomad Today 5/17/22

Economy Minister Nadia Calviño warned the regulation could put women at a disadvantage when competing for jobs

09 February 2022, Colombia, Bogota: Pro-Choice feminist movements demonstrate in the outskirts of the Constitutional Court in support of the decriminalization of abortions in Colombia. Photo: -/LongVisual via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

World

LATIN AMERICA

Colombia's top court decriminalizes abortion up to 24 weeks

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/22/22

Colombia is the latest Latin American country to relax abortion restrictions

30 December 2020, Argentina, Buenos Aires: Pro-abortion activists react after lawmakers passed a bill that legalizes abortion, outside Congress. Photo: Matias Chiofalo/EUROPA PRESS/dpa

World

LATIN AMERICA

Ecuador passes law permitting abortion after rape

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/18/22

Until now, Ecuador has only allowed abortion in special cases, such as after the rape of women with mental disabilities or if the mother's life is in danger

A Taliban security guard plays with a whip while standing in front of Afghan men waiting outside a bank to withdraw money. Photo: Oliver Weiken/dpa.

World

AFGHANISTAN

Taliban publish decree on women's rights

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/3/21

"A woman is not property," reads the new decree, which does not mention women's rights in education or work

World

AFGHANISTAN

Taliban promises sceptical Afghans amnesty for all, rights for women

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/17/21

The amnesty likely applies to those who worked supporting foreign forces in the country, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said

01 July 2021, Turkey, Istanbul: Protesters try to push through the police barriers during a demonstration against Turkey's formal withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention. Istanbul Convention, signed by 45 countries and the European Union, requires the prevention of all kinds of violence against women, protection of victims of violence and punishment of criminals. Photo: Murat Baykara/SOPA Images via ZUMA Wire/dpa

World

WOMEN'S RIGHTS

Thousands protest as Turkey exits violence against women treaty

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/2/21

At least 300 women were killed by men in Turkey last year

16 August 2020, Mexico, Mexico City: Feminist activists hold placards as they march to protest against sexist violence and discrimination against women in Mexico City. Photo: Berenice Fregoso/dpa.

World

REPORT

UN: Millions of women cannot make decisions about their own bodies

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/14/21

Information from 57 countries, most of which are in sub-Saharan Africa, revealed that only around half of adolescent girls and women can make decisions "that underpin bodily autonomy and integrity."

Finland

CAMPAIGN

Finland seeks membership of UN Human Rights Council

The Nomad Today 2/15/21

The election will take place at the UN General Assembly in October 2021.

Video

Finland for the UN Human Rights Council

The Nomad Today 2/15/21

Video: Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Finland

UN WOMEN

Finland funds Syrian women's peace efforts with € 1 million

The Nomad Today 1/29/21

"Sustainable and fair peace cannot be achieved without women’s participation," the Foreign Ministry says.

World

HISTORIC

Argentinian Senate approves law legalizing abortion

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/30/20

Previous legislation criminalized abortion and punished not only the doctor performing the procedure but also the woman.

The Government Palace, lit in orange to demand an end to violence against women. Photo: Jaakko Ranta/Vnk.

Finland

HUMAN RIGHTS

Finland raises its voice to demand an end to violence against women

The Nomad Today 11/25/20

The Government Palace has been illuminated in orange since Tuesday night in support of the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Opinion

Being a woman in Italy and in Finland

Paola Elefante 7/20/20

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Finland

Marin discussed equality with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

The Nomad Today 3/10/20

The Finnish Prime Minister said the voices heard in the UN Assembly Hall are "too often" male voices.

Finland

Prime Minister Marin to visit New York for United Nations Women’s Day

The Nomad Today 2/28/20

She will also meet with UN Secretary General António Guterres.

Finland

UN Women Executive Director will discuss women’s rights in Finland

The Nomad Today 1/31/20

Finland will chair the Executive Board of UN Women in 2020.

Finland

Finland supports employment of refugee women in Jordan with 2 million

The Nomad Today 9/10/19

Beneficiaries are Syrian refugee women and Jordanian women in the most vulnerable position. The project also seeks to prevent violence against women through education campaigns and to promote women's…

Video

How has gender equality shaped Finland?

The Nomad Today 5/17/19

Finland was the first country to grant full political rights to women in 1906. For more than 100 years women have had active roles in working life and decision making. Learn more about the history…