Let’s recognize women human right’s defender’s activism before we tell them to practice “self-care”
At the end of April, I was in Berlin to see one of my favourite feminist heroes, Kimberlé Crenshaw speak in honour of the 30th … read article
Cultural events as the point of intersection for the aware and the unaware of gender-based violence
My name is Nikita and I am the WAVE Youth Ambassador from Estonia. In Estonia, I am working as a project manager in the University … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Carola Rackete
31-year-old German national Carola Rackete made headlines recently after deciding to bring her ship carrying 40 migrants into Italian waters without authorization. She was arrested … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Naomi Klein
When it comes to climate change, women are bearing the brunt of the crisis — from floods, to droughts, to food shortages. Women are disproportionately … read article
Uganda fieldwork: How war affects women
Given my interest in how war affects women, I had been in awe of WAN’s (Women Advocacy Network) work with women after the war between … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Hannah Gadsby
This month, in celebration of Pride, we’re posting stories of inspiring women who are activists in the LGBTQ+ community. Queer heroes aren’t often given the … read article
The Feeling of Femininity: a reflection on rape culture in Dr. Erin Wunker’s “Notes from a Feminist Killjoy”
It took me a long time to recognize rape culture in my body. In feminist circles, I talk about rape culture all the time — … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Audre Lorde
This month, in celebration of Pride, we’ll be posting stories of inspiring women who are activists in the LGBTQ+ community. Queer heroes aren’t often given … read article
I Object to Your Objections
Conscientious objection is the objection to comply with a particular requirement on moral or religious grounds. It is a right that is recognized by UN … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Stormé DeLarverie
This month, in celebration of Pride, we’ll be posting stories of inspiring women who are activists in the LGBTQ+ community. Queer heroes aren’t often given … read article
