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Feminism and Women's Rights Movements

Council of Europe 5 min read

This article provides an in-depth exploration of the definition of feminism, its historical development (including three waves and cyberfeminism), and its importance in contemporary society. It details the various forms of gender discrimination and explains why specific women's rights are necessary, emphasizing that women's rights are human rights.

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Why I believe the mistreatment of women is the number one human rights abuse
16:08
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Why I believe the mistreatment of women is the number one human rights abuse

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Jimmy Carter
10 years ago

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter delivers a powerful call to action to address the global crisis of violence against women and girls. Drawing on his decades of humanitarian work and diplomatic experience, Carter presents shocking statistics and personal observations about the systematic abuse of women worldwide, from human trafficking to honor killings, and challenges religious, political, and cultural institutions to confront their role in perpetuating gender inequality.

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An invitation to men who want a better world for women
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An invitation to men who want a better world for women

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Elizabeth Nyamayaro
10 years ago

In this TEDWomen talk, Elizabeth Nyamayaro introduces the HeForShe campaign and calls on men to actively participate in the global fight for gender equality. Drawing from her personal experience and UN advocacy, she emphasizes shared humanity and collective responsibility in dismantling patriarchal systems.

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