Libby Powell reflects on last year’s International Womens Day when women took to the streets of Egypt to fight for their rights.
Filed in: Egypt Feminism Human Rights Women
Feminism
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Papuan women stand up against violence and injustice
Three stories of courageous women fighting cruelty and repression in Papua by Carole Reckinger.
Filed in: Equality Feminism Human Rights Sexual Politics West Papua Women
- Carole Reckinger
- November 4, 2011
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Interview with Parvin Ardalan
Interview with Parvin Ardalan who is at the heart of the struggle for women's rights in Iran.
- Jenny Cleveson
- March 1, 2011
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A Black woman took my job
Michael Kimmel shows how the behaviour of men is the single greatest obstacle to equality – and explains why sharing housework means more sex.
- Michael Kimmel
- November 1, 2004
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A long and winding road
- November 1, 2004
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What women have gained and what they are in danger of losing
Nikki van der Gaag looks at what has changed for women over the years – and what has not.
- Nikki van der Gaag
- November 1, 2004
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Domestic murder and the golden sea
India’s Urvashi Butalia starts her journey through the women’s century by recalling an incident chillingly close to home.
Filed in: Feminism History Human Rights Women
- Urvashi Butalia
- January 1, 1999
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