Perspective articles by Esra Hassan

Highlights from the United Nations Commission on the status of Women (CSW68) Esra Hassan, UN Women UK delegate to the CSW68 As the final day draws on the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), hosted by UN Women UK, I wanted to summarise some of the interesting sessions I was able to attend. From NGO briefings to sessions on human trafficking , closing the gender gap in education , maternal health , poverty , humanitarian crises , and climate change amongst many other important issues, o ver the two weeks, delegates, activists, and policymakers converged to deliberate on these pressing issues facing women globally and commit to action. Understanding the global dialogue across these issues have been invaluable. A quote from one of the sessions “as women, we wear many hats” resonated with me a mother - it is disheartening to hear the stark realities of poverty and human trafficking that persist worldwide and the gravity of the global challenges facing women...

The Intersection of Women, Dementia, and Conflict Zones: A Perspective Piece for International Women’s Week Esra Hassan  Amidst the ongoing conflicts worldwide, the repercussions such as displacement, violence, disruption of education and healthcare, loss of livelihoods, and fractured community and social networks loom large, both during and after the conflicts. While research on the intersection of dementia and conflict remains scarce, there are needs among individuals living with dementia in conflict-ridden regions. Notably, women caregivers emerge as central figures in providing care and support within these contexts. This perspective aims to provide an overview of the interplay between women, dementia, and conflict zones to highlight the barriers and challenges women in conflict and war-torn environments face, particularly concerning dementia care and caregiving. Around the world, one out of every 70 people faces crises that demand urgent humanitarian help and protection [1...