Gender

More than Victims: Women’s Roles in the Syrian Conflict

Increased coverage of gender-based violence (GBV) as a weapon of war often narrowly portrays women's participation in conflict solely as victims.
Wed, 29 May 2013 06:06:06 -0700

Listen to Me: LGBT Perspectives on International Development

Listen to Me: LGBT Perspectives on What's Helpful & What's Harmful in International Development
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 
11:30am - 1:30pm 
Location: IREX, 1275 K ST, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005 
Mon, 20 May 2013 06:27:11 -0700

Homophobia & Transphobia: The Story in Malaysia

Despite Malaysia being a multi-ethnic, multi-religious society, discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons has reached “new levels of intensity” according to Human Rights Watch’s latest report on Malaysia. For t
Wed, 15 May 2013 08:32:46 -0700

Ambassador Verveer Receives 2013 IREX Founders’ Day Award

In recognition of a career dedicated to advancing the rights of women and girls, IREX presented the 2013 Founders’ Day Award to Ambassador Melanne S.
Thu, 09 May 2013 19:21:36 -0700

Award-Winning Film Explores Transgender Activism in Pakistan

The feature length documentary “Chuppan Chupai” (Hide & Seek) explores transgender activism and underground queer life in urban Pakistan by following the everyday lives of four individuals and their constant play of ‘hide and seek’ with mainstrea
Tue, 07 May 2013 07:41:36 -0700
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