Women’s Rights

Iran Protests: Women and Allies Stand Up to Oppressive Forces

By Maliyah Ledesma, age 11 and IndyKids staff The death of a 22-year-old woman at the hands of Iranian “morality police” sent shockwaves throughout the already unsettled region. With protests ongoing, more than 585 people have died since September 2022. On Sept. 13, Mahsa Amini was arrested by Iran’s morality police in Tehran for supposedly …

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Gender Equity in Farming Suggests Better Future for Food

Agriculture is arguably the most important of our industries, and maintaining and improving our food systems is high on the global priority list. International organizations like the United Nations are now beginning to acknowledge the link between gender equity, sustainability and global food security. A UN Women report in 2022 found that giving women the same opportunities as men within the agricultural industry could reduce the number of malnourished people by up to 17%.

Ingrid Silva Is Dancing Her Way to Changing the World

By  Jessie Mai Mitnick, age 11 Ingrid Silva is the First Ballerina with the Dance Theatre of Harlem and a women’s empowerment leader. Growing up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Ingrid was an avid swimmer, with aspirations to swim professionally. However, this changed, at 8 years old, when she began ballet at Dançando Para Não …

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Women's Rights Today

Women around the world have made huge gains in terms of equality, but women still face many struggles every day. Here are some examples of current events that are happening in women’s rights.