Feminism is having its global moment – that heady feeling when a movement’s revolutionary demands are being heard by the majority, and even echoed by the spokespeople of institutions that govern our lives.
And yet – while calls to end rape cultures, defend reproductive choice or take women’s economic marginalisation seriously are making mainstream news – feminists on the frontlines of these campaigns often face deeply worrying threats to their lives and security.
Attacks on women’s political participation have increased globally according to new research, with a violent backlash against women leading protests, vying for political office or speaking out in their communities. In Africa, recorded violence targeting women’s rights activists and women politicians has more than doubled since 2014.
