Valeria Costa-Kostritsky is a French journalist based in London. She writes about politics, women's rights and social issues for publications including L'Obs, the London Review of Books and Index on Censorship.
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Published in: 50.50France: licence to rape?
A lenient gang-rape verdict has prompted outcry and a debate on France's inadequate response to rape. The French...
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Published in: 50.50"Is Hollande going to expel us all?"
Like their classmates, Roma children in one Paris suburb are getting to grips with a new school year - but French...
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Published in: 50.50Is feminism in Russia a mortal sin?
The trial of Pussy Riot is encouraging Russians to talk openly about corruption. But how is their message being...
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Published in: 50.50Olympic winners and losers
Adidas has good reason to celebrate Team GB’s success. It is the main sponsor of the Games and the official sponsor...