A Woman’s Breath in a Concrete Room: Narges Mohammadi

Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Iranian human rights activist, whose life is at risk inside Evin Prison, Tehran.

  Narges Mohammadi Field Notes from Helsinki | FINNRIGHT Campaign Dispatch The call came on a Tuesday morning, while Helsinki was still grey with the last of April’s reluctant light. Across the table in a small office near the centre of the city, Mia a Finnish-Iranian activist who asked that her last name not be […]

Bahrainin naisten oikeudet: polku perinteiden ja modernisuuden välissä

Confident Bahraini woman in modern abaya looking at Manama skyline, representing Bahrain Women's Rights

For decades, the small island nation of Bahrain has stood as a unique crossroads in the Middle East. It is a place where deep-rooted Islamic traditions meet a fast-paced, modern global economy. But when we talk about the heart of this nation, we must discuss the people who are often the most accurate measure of […]

Naisten oikeuksien iskulauseet: kattava opas muutoksen ääniin

"A diverse crowd of activists at a vibrant rally holding up signs and banners featuring iconic women's rights slogans such as 'The Future is Female' and 'Equal Pay Now' to promote gender equality and social justice."

In the theater of social change, words are the most potent weapons we possess. A single sentence can capture the frustration of millions and turn a quiet hope into a thunderous demand. This is the enduring legacy of women’s rights slogans. They are not merely phrases; they are the linguistic blueprints of a more equitable […]

Afganistanin naiset ja tytöt: riistetyt oikeudet ja paheneva sortokriisi

Afganistanilaiset naiset joutuvat talibanien hallinnon alla kärsimään koulutukseen ja liikkumiseen kohdistuvista rajoituksista

Neljä vuotta sen jälkeen, kun talibanit ottivat jälleen järjestelmällisen hallinnan Afganistanissa elokuussa 2021, maa on joutunut kohtaamaan yhden maailman vakavimmista naisten oikeuksien kriiseistä. Se, mikä alkoi poliittisena vallankaappauksena, on kehittynyt hallintojärjestelmäksi, joka sulkee naiset ja tytöt järjestelmällisesti pois julkisesta elämästä. Erilaisten […]