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Women at Risk

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Beyond the Flowers: What International Women’s Day 2026 Is Really Asking of Us – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1235

Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1235 emphasizes International Women’s Day as a call for structural change in gender equality. Key challenges include women’s under-representation in leadership, unpaid care work, and a digital divide exacerbated by AI. The focus is on institutional accountability, long-term funding, and valuing care economies to empower women sustainably.
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WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE REPORT 2025 – Part 1 – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1198

The 2025 Women in the Workplace report by McKinsey & Co. and LeanIn.org reveals mixed progress in gender equity in corporate America. Despite advances in women’s leadership, structural barriers create an ambition gap, with fewer women seeking promotions. Increased career support and DEI investments are essential to foster equity and retention.
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Violence Against Women – Prevalence Estimates 2023 – Part 1 – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1193

The 2023 WHO report on violence against women reveals alarming global prevalence rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) and non-partner sexual violence (NPSV). Nearly one-third of women experience these forms of violence, affecting their health and societal roles. Progress remains slow, necessitating urgent action to meet global targets by 2030.
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