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.

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 

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

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.

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
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