Nandini Naira Archer

Nandini is openDemocracy's gender and identity editor. She covers stories relating to feminism, state violence and social justice. She was an active member of the feminist direct action group Sisters Uncut. Follow her on Twitter @nandi_naira. Contact her with tips and pitches at: nandini.archer@opendemocracy.net

How our feminist investigative journalism fellows are shaking up the media

openDemocracy is training women and LGBTIQ people around the world in investigations and storytelling. Meet our inspiring current fellows here.

By Claire Provost, Nandini Naira Archer and Elizabeth Wright Veintimilla

/ 22 Jan 2021

How our feminist investigative journalism fellows are shaking up the media

Moving to the right could ‘blow up in Labour’s face’, warns Diane Abbott

During an openDemocracy debate last week, the former shadow home secretary challenged the idea that the UK’s Labour Party should move to the right to win back lost voters.

By Nandini Naira Archer

/ 20 Jan 2021

Moving to the right could ‘blow up in Labour’s face’, warns Diane Abbott

How to navigate talking about feminism like a pro

The very mention of the f-word still turns too many conversations into arguments. Here are six tips for holding your own when the heat is on. #12DaysofResistance

By Sophia Seawell and Nandini Naira Archer

/ 25 Dec 2020

How to navigate talking about feminism like a pro

US Christian anti-LGBT ‘hate group’ spent more than $20m in Europe

Lawsuits against COVID-hit UK councils and venues could set ‘menacing’ precedents for US-style ‘religious freedom’ arguments, rights groups fear

By Nandini Naira Archer

/ 27 Oct 2020

US Christian anti-LGBT ‘hate group’ spent more than $20m in Europe

Revealed: $280m ‘dark money’ spent by US Christian Right groups globally

Lawmakers say scale of spending – particularly by Trump’s lawyers and allies – is ‘alarming' and call for urgent action to increase transparency

By Claire Provost and Nandini Naira Archer

/ 27 Oct 2020

Revealed: $280m ‘dark money’ spent by US Christian Right groups globally

UK government criticised for 'inconsistent' restrictions on pregnant women’s check-ups

Maternal health advocates demand answers after pubs and shops reopen but some women in England’s least-hit areas are still required to attend vital scans alone.

By Nandini Naira Archer

/ 22 Jul 2020

UK government criticised for 'inconsistent' restrictions on pregnant women’s check-ups

Top doctors and lawyers condemn ‘shocking’ treatment of women in childbirth during COVID-19

Exclusive: openDemocracy investigation reveals ‘traumatic’ incidents defying WHO guidelines in 45 countries – as experts warn of ‘tens of thousands’ of extra maternal deaths.

By Claire Provost and Nandini Naira Archer

/ 16 Jul 2020

Top doctors and lawyers condemn ‘shocking’ treatment of women in childbirth during COVID-19

The COVID-19 domestic violence crisis in the UK is a decade in the making

Domestic violence under coronavirus is a hot topic, but we mustn't forget how we got here. Politicians ripped our safety net to pieces.

By Nandini Naira Archer

/ 5 May 2020

The COVID-19 domestic violence crisis in the UK is a decade in the making

Broken promises put more people at risk of domestic violence in COVID-19 Europe

Only four countries met European targets on shelter spaces before coronavirus, amid a conservative backlash against laws to end gender-based violence

By Nandini Naira Archer, Lydia Namubiru and Francesca Visser

/ 4 May 2020

Broken promises put more people at risk of domestic violence in COVID-19 Europe

Alarm as 2 billion people have parliaments shut or limited by COVID-19

Democracy groups warn of ‘significant risks’ to rights around the world as a growing number of parliaments shut down or restrict their workloadSign up to our coronavirus Democracy Watch newsletter

By Claire Provost, Nandini Naira Archer and Lydia Namubiru

/ 8 Apr 2020

Alarm as 2 billion people have parliaments shut or limited by COVID-19

How openDemocracy is tracking anti-abortion misinformation around the world

Nine months ago, we began following the money of two US religious right groups. Then, we deployed our own global network – of feminist investigative journalists.

By Claire Provost and Nandini Naira Archer

/ 12 Feb 2020

How openDemocracy is tracking anti-abortion misinformation around the world

Exclusive: Trump-linked religious ‘extremists’ target women with disinformation worldwide

Lawmakers demand action as openDemocracy reveals global spread of false and “manipulative” activities, posing “grave risks” to women and democracy.

By Claire Provost and Nandini Naira Archer

/ 10 Feb 2020

Exclusive: Trump-linked religious ‘extremists’ target women with disinformation worldwide