Women

London’s feminists fight gentrification with call for ‘social housing, not social cleansing’

Zoe Large22 July 2016

“Gentrification affects us in different ways, but it’s always driven by the same forces - neoliberalism, capitalism, and by the placing of markets above people... Keep Reading

Solving the overpopulation problem by empowering women through TV dramas

Federica Signoriello11 July 2016

“Fertility rates are high because of misinformation about side-effects of contraceptives, lack of knowledge about the benefits of small families, and religious... Keep Reading

Eco Femme: The relationship between menstrual health and the environment in India

Tanviya Sapru6 July 2016

“Eco Femme will speak with anyone who is concerned with the relationship between menstrual health and a clean environment.” Ladies, perhaps you have wonder... Keep Reading

A young sex worker provides a unique insight into prostitution

Claire Gilbody Dickerson26 June 2016

“I cannot be proud of myself. People criminalise and stigmatise prostitution. They won’t try to understand why you are doing this job. They just have their opi... Keep Reading

The Magdalene Laundries: Psychological trauma of Ireland’s religious institutions

Harriet King23 June 2016

“The women lost everything – the right to a life of their own, an education, to have relationships and families, and to self-esteem.” Iron, press, wa... Keep Reading

Young women in Pakistan speak out against proposals on ‘light beating’ for wives

Arpita Mitra16 June 2016

“Women who are victims of regular domestic violence and are vulnerable to experiencing it repeatedly might not consider a ‘light beating’ as an issue that rais... Keep Reading

Sara di Pietrantonio: Young woman’s murder raises crucial questions about safety in Italy

Claire Gilbody Dickerson1 June 2016

“The savage killing of Sara di Pietrantonio... may become a wake-up call for other women to rebel and denounce any abuse.” “I only wanted to scare her. Whe... Keep Reading

Asia House Literature Festival: Sex, marriage, divorce and women’s rights in Asia

Catherine Longworth21 May 2016

"It’s so embedded in the culture that, in the end, unmarried women may live with men, but there is only one main goal for women... which is to get married.” ... Keep Reading

Nadiya Hussain on why being Bangladeshi led to success

Katy Lalanne13 May 2016

“We are who we are, and people see us for who we are.” This month, London-based Asia House kicked off their widely anticipated Bagri Foundation Literature ... Keep Reading

Military Spouse Appreciation Day: Young military wife shares her story

Mary Drummond6 May 2016

"As my husband prepares for a deployment in the future, I have to step up and take over every aspect of our lives alone for almost a year. It is intimidating."... Keep Reading

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A story of fostering an unaccompanied refugee minor in Europe

Five Years! Here’s how we see the world now

Special Features

Chennai Coastal Cleanup: Empowering citizens to take control of waste reduction

Khaled Akil: Depicting Syria, sex slaves and Pokemon through art

Design for Difference: Fashion student designs clothes to help the lives of refugees

Can you be a feminist and change your name after marriage?

Youth-led charity tackles FGM in the UK through creative music videos

Carnival 2017: Brazilian campaign unites women against sexual assault

Young women in South Korea fight to gain justice for the ‘Comfort Women’ of WWII

Solar Sister empowers female entrepreneurs in Africa through green energy

Young Portuguese designer turns Lisbon Fashion Week into a feminist protest – using nipples

The real reasons why migrant and refugee women aren’t learning English in the UK

Cocks Not Glocks: Students in Texas and Kansas fight back as guns allowed on campus

What do Londoners know about female genital mutilation (FGM)?