Mahsa Amini died on 16th September after succumbing to her injuries. She was arrested three days prior by the Iranian “morality police” for allegedly not wearing the hijab in accordance with “government standards”. She died while still in captivity. She was 22 years old. Her unjust and tragic death has triggered a wave of protest…
Tag: Gender
Inside #COP24: insight on gender topics
December 6th – While FYEG’s delegates are fully occupied defending the green youth voice of Europe at COP24, we had the opportunity to talk with Becci Morsch specialised on gender topics. EEB: What is your impression about the COP24 so far? In the light of the IPCC Special Report on 1.5°, we see that this moment…
Pride, not prejudice
On the afternoon of the 28.11.2014, the streets of Helsinki echoed shouts of “Tahdon!”, “I do!”. Moments after, many happy couples sealed the deal with engagement rings. The Finnish Parliament had voted to allow gender-neutral marriage by 105 to 92 votes. Despite the grey weather, thousands of supporters gathered outside the parliament building waving rainbow…