Do you know of a project that would be a good candidate to be the next Target Project?
Are you involved with an organization that is working to improve the lives of women and girls, and thereby society as a whole, in an area related to human rights?
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Uterine fibroids, medically known as leiomyomas, are benign tumours that develop from the smooth muscle tissue of the uterus. These are the most common non-cancerous growths affecting women of reproductive age worldwide, but in Nigeria they have become a significant health issue. With a high prevalence rate, severe symptoms, and challenges in diagnosis and treatment, fibroids...
FAWCO Target Program 6 focusing on Human Rights aims to support a transformative project that strengthens human rights for all and builds resilience, equality and freedom for women and girls, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality) and other interconnected SDGs. The new project cycle was announced...
NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP) has studied human health in space for many years, but few could have predicted that Butch Wilmore and Sunni Williams would be stranded in space for nine months. However, they are not the longest-serving astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS). Scott Kelly, Christina...
In March, the Education Team begins its yearly focus on continuing education. Educators will tell you that one of their most cherished goals is to foster lifelong learning in their students. Life is simply better in so many ways when we continue our education, in whatever ways we can. That...
One of the 12 critical concerns of the Beijing Platform for Action is Women in Armed Conflict. The Beijing Platform calls for, among other things, women’s full participation in conflict resolution. It also recognises women’s right to protection, as they are at particular risk of being targeted by violence...
The first thing most people who come to Florence want to buy is a new leather handbag, preferably a designer bag or one from a luxury fashion brand, a pair of beautiful shoes or a pair of soft leather gloves. There is a reason for this. Florence is home to the most talented leather artisans in...
