The Kurds have an estimated population of 25-35 million and are the world’s largest stateless ethnic group. They are mostly … More
Category: Women
Afghanistan: The Harshest Winter for the Afghan People
As winter looms, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) warned in its appraisal that 97% of the Afghanistan population may … More
In memoriam: Lady Khadiga Hussein
Lady Khadiga, founder of Sudanese Mothers for Peace, has died before her time in Khartoum from the remorseless Covid 19 … More
In solidarity with Afghanistan
We at the Next Century Foundation would like to take a moment to extend our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies … More
Women’s Rights at The Next Century Foundation
International Women’s Day celebrated on the 8th March marks the women’s rights movement. In the 21st century it may come … More
Turkey and the Istanbul Convention
Turkey is a nation which gave full political rights to women, including the right to vote and to be elected, … More
UN Oral Intervention: Modern Slavery in the UK
One of our oral interventions to the UN Human Rights Council – Modern Slavery in the UK and how Covid-19 has affected victims of this crime
Are we born like this or did we learn this growing up?
The word “racism” was only added to the Oxford English Dictionary less than a hundred years ago, but racism started … More
Princess Basmah’s current situation
Princess Basmah, held at Al-Ha’ir prison. Our appeal to review her case.
The horrors of human trafficking during COVID-19
During this COVID-19 crisis, many feel isolated, “locked in” due to restrictions on their daily life – understandably. But what … More
Of Boris and of Banning the Burkas
The following represents the personal view of the NCF Secretary General and does not necessarily represent an NCF position: There … More
FGM in the UK: how to prevent this tragedy
Although it has been over three decades since FGM was made illegal in the UK, UNICEF estimates that it is … More
Mrs June Jacobs CBE
Mrs June Jacobs CBE, Trustee of the Next Century Foundation and former President of the International Council of Jewish Women, … More
In Memoriam
For Mrs June Jacobs CBE, 1930 to 2018: Come Summer, Wrap her up, In goodness. Soft balm’ed breeze, Careen her … More
India continues to fail its Dalit Women
India’s 2011 census stated that 16% of the Indian population, some 200 million people, are Dalits. Historically, being a Dalit … More
Iraq’s Innocent Children – When will their Suffering End?
Oral intervention to be given by the Next Century Foundation at the 37th Session of the United Nations Human Rights … More
The Struggle for Suffrage: 100 Years On
100 years ago today, the Representation of the People Act 1918 was passed, allowing some women in the UK the … More
And what about Women?
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter” – Martin Luther King. Today, on … More
Orthodox Russia – an Ideology of Exclusivity
The links between the Orthodox Church and the Russian state have grown closer and closer in the last five years, … More
The Next Century Foundation at the United Nations – Intervention on Discrimination and Intolerance against Women
The Next Century Foundation took part in the 36th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. During the General … More
FGM: Why have we not eradicated it yet?
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) causes severe bleeding and health issues including cysts, infections, infertility as well as complications in childbirth. … More
“She doesn’t have the stamina”
Hillary Clinton’s campaign and consequential loss of the US 2016 Presidential election symbolises a key moment in time for women … More
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