By: Primitivo III Cabanes Ragandang, Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (Philippines) “Moros might turn your body into canned sardines,” my mother warned me tearfully as I boarded the jeepney that would take READ ARTICLE >

By Dwi Rubiyanti Kholifah (Ruby)  When I arrived in New York for the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), I carried more than just my suitcase. I brought READ ARTICLE >

From March 10 - 17 JISRA and fifteen women of faith leaders joined thousands of global leaders, civil society representatives, UN agencies and member states in New York, for the 69th session of READ ARTICLE >

Countering polarization and radicalization in a divided world  The internet has transformed the way conflicts arise and spread. Online platforms can fuel division, but they can also be harnessed to build bridges, counter READ ARTICLE >

Working towards more equal international development In conversations with local partners in the Philippines, we asked about their experiences working with donors. What followed was an outpouring of troubling stories: donors who dictated READ ARTICLE >

Next week, governments, UN organizations, and civil society groups will gather in New York for the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) – the leading global platform for READ ARTICLE >

On March 8th, International Women's Day, we honor the strength and resilience of women who break barriers and fight against inequality. This year, #IWD2025 focuses on #AccelerateAction: speeding up the fight for gender READ ARTICLE >

On 20 February, Minister Klever unveiled her new policy. After eight months of waiting, what we got was a plan centred on centralisation and control in The Hague. This comes at the expense READ ARTICLE >

From January 26 to February 3, 2025, Nairobi and Mombasa became the focal points for an international exchange on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE). Organized by JISRA and Mensen met een Missie, READ ARTICLE >