To commemorate this day we’ve compiled some of the UN’s work in supporting women and girls this year. The United Nations has supported the rights of women since its founding charter. Among its purposes it pledged to, “Achieve international co-operation…in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, …
‘The rain begins with a single drop’ – Does the end of the driving ban mark a shift in consciousness for Saudi Arabia?
Last week, King Salman announced through royal decree that the long-standing ban prohibiting women from driving in Saudi Arabia will be lifted by 24th June 2018. Saudi Arabia is currently the only country in the world where women cannot legally drive; a law which has received widespread condemnation and has become a signifier across the globe of the …
Meet NoorJahan!
“I want to learn something -I want to get out of my home. Every type of people are here, every culture, every religion, you come to know everything.” Once a month, JAN Trust will be featuring one of the many women who utilise our training, services and projects on our blog. This week we introduce …
Giving women a voice in society through the Arts: Invisible Eve
When I was asked to write a piece for JAN Trust, I wanted to look at how art can give marginalised women in society a voice. JAN Trust strives for empowering and providing leadership for women in order to create positive and active citizens of society and art is one of the platforms this can be implemented in. …