There can be no human rights without gender equality
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By Bjorn Andersson
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Recent global gender gains are under threat from growing conservatism.
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The universally agreed language of equality is also under attack.
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Governments must lead on fighting retrograde forces, supported by civil society.
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There are many casualties in this challenging global scenario – truth, compassion, basic decency.
And, not least, human rights and ...
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