Claire Provost is global investigations editor at openDemocracy, focused on our project Tracking the Backlash against women's and LGBTIQ rights. Previously she was openDemocracy's gender and sexuality editor, worked at The Guardian as a data journalist and was a fellow at the Centre for Investigative Journalism at the University of London, Goldsmiths. Find her on Twitter: @claireprovost.
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Published in: 50.50: Opinion11 films and TV shows that scare ultra-conservativesUS Christian right critics call the film ‘Cuties’ their ‘worst fears realised’. But they’ve been spooked – and at...
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Published in: 50.50: Opinion‘Cuties’ culture war is dramatic and global – but no surprise
The backlash is more dramatic than the movie itself – with a cast of characters including Christian fundamentalists...
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Published in: 50.50How women’s role in Belarus protests captured global media attentionFrom solidarity to stereotypes, women protesters against Lukashenka have captured the attention of both mainstream...
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Published in: 50.50Meet the Tracking the Backlash teamSay hello to openDemocracy’s special team of editors and reporters investigating threats to the rights of women and...
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Published in: 50.50UK government criticised for 'inconsistent' restrictions on pregnant women’s check-upsMaternal health advocates demand answers after pubs and shops reopen but some women in England’s least-hit areas are...
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Published in: 50.50: InvestigationTop doctors and lawyers condemn ‘shocking’ treatment of women in childbirth during COVID-19Exclusive: openDemocracy investigation reveals ‘traumatic’ incidents defying WHO guidelines in 45 countries – as...