The racism of white feminists, whether overt or covert, contributes to the oppression of women of colour, and holds the movement back.
From costly sanitary products to feelings of stigma and shame – why do we put up with this?
Pakistani director Sabiha Sumar's brave new documentary, Azmaish, looks at retreats from liberal democracy on both sides of the border.
Never laugh at a rape joke, speak out against lower wages for women. Don’t underestimate the power of everyday activism to uphold justice.
With his new strategy to achieve gender parity within United Nations’ staff, has Antonio Guterres revived the organisation’s “lost agenda”?
La plataforma derechista ha coordinado peticiones masivas, combinando acciones on-line y off-line. Su alcance está creciendo, alarmando a los activistas por los derechos humanos. English
Next year Ireland will hold a referendum on its controversial eighth amendment. Articulate, millennial “pro-life feminists” are leading the charge against reproductive rights.
In 2012 new legislation was passed to protect children against sexual abuse. But the gap between the law and ground realities remains large.
The European Union’s announced €500 million for work to end violence against women and girls. This should strengthen, rather than bypass, existing women’s rights institutions.
We welcome this week’s historic funding announcement for work to end violence against women and girls. But there are important caveats.
