Human Rights

Understanding how the backlash to feminism manifests, and preparing for it, is critical for those seeking to build a more egalitarian future.

While women’s rights have become a mainstream issue, societal change when it comes to gender equality has lagged. And in many countries where legal protections of women have made gains, they have faced a backlash. Meanwhile, gender-based violence remains a scourge, despite the emergence of the #MeToo movement.

Women have been blocked from international talks with the Taliban. As a result, Afghanistan’s men will have to carry the banner of women’s rights.