What do Avengers, Black Panther and Wonder Woman have in common? The Abuse of Women
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Rather than smashing the patriarchy, these films embed patriarchal power even more deeply in the minds of young viewers.
In Case You Missed It: Tina Brown’s Women in the World Summit
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The predicted “pink wave” won’t be a cake walk.
Indonesia: Where New Laws Can Cause Widespread Criminalization
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Criminalizing consenting adults in same sex relationships is not only a betrayal of Indonesians who are LGBT, but also a betrayal of all Indonesians who thought they were living in a tolerant country.
2018: Already a Stand-out Year for Gender Equality in the UK
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The publication of the data has put the issue of the gender pay gap, and gender equality at work overall, very much on the national media agenda.
Ending the Doom & Gloom: Shifting the Narrative About Black Maternal Health
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As the inaugural Black Maternal Health Week kicks off, it’s time for a national conversation about the role of racism and bias in maternity care practices.
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The Senselessness of Women Earning Less
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Could this be the underlying reason why so many countries, including the US, will not guarantee equal pay for women and men?
#MeToo – A Public Health Epidemic
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Rates of sexual assault are far higher than the rates of breast cancer diagnosis or childhood poverty, indicating that sexual harassment is a significant social issue with even broader consequences.
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It’s Time to Learn from Black Female Entrepreneurs
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Black women continue to transcend the need for validation from those who do not embrace all they have to offer.
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Two Girls in Uganda: Stepping Up by Speaking Out
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“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruits are sweet.” We should all try to follow this saying, since I know we will succeed, with time.
Trump’s New War Cabinet: An Even Greater Danger to Humanity
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All this comes on top of a year in which Donald Trump has made clear his determination to shred existing legal, political, and international norms.