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September 29, 2023 | Aymaan Pirani | Education
My Journey Understanding Sexual Harassment and Assault

I’ve since become passionate about reducing sexual harassment and assault and embarked on a mission to create positive change in our community.

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September 27, 2023 | Adhiti Parupalli | Health
This Connecticut Bill Aims to Change Maternal Health Outcomes

Legislators in my home state of Connecticut are trying to address this problem.

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September 21, 2023 | Sriya Tallapragada | Politics
Why We Need Better Civic Education In Schools

I will be a first-time voter in the 2024 presidential election, and I hope that I will be able to see other members of my generation who are of age at the polls, informed about current issues, and filling out ballots with confidence.

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September 18, 2023 | Akshaya Aalla | Politics
It’s Her Right

It’s Her Right has a community of 150+ members, all women dedicated to creating change and battling the gender gap in politics.

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September 06, 2023 | Erica Okine | Body image and body standards
What’s a “Normal” Body Anyway?

The idea of normalcy is something of a paradox when it comes to cosmetic procedures.

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September 05, 2023 | Riya Janardhan | Sports
How the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Scored a Goal for Gender Equality

The tournament was not only a financial success, but also a success in terms of advancing gender equality globally.

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August 30, 2023 | Anika Sapra | Arts and culture
Taylor Swift, White Feminism, and the Illusion of Inclusivity

Being neutral is not neutrality; it’s complicity.

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August 29, 2023 | Beatriz Lindemann | Education
The Paralyzing Fear of Gun Violence

I understand why upholding the Constitution is necessary for our nation’s success and a well-functioning government. Still, I do not understand how a document written centuries ago can prohibit gun control for public safety.

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August 22, 2023 | Sheany | Health
African Women and Girls Still Struggle With Period Poverty

Earlier this month, a survey conducted by the BBC revealed that the cheapest sanitary pads were still beyond the reach of many African women and girls.

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August 17, 2023 | Natalie Olofsson | Environment
A Q&A With Sustainability Activist Sharona Shnayder

Sharona Shnayder, a 23-year-old Israeli-Nigerian activist, knows plenty about the role young people play in fighting climate change.

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August 16, 2023 | Kadin Burnett | Arts and culture
How ‘Barbie’ Takes On The Patriarchy

It’s impossible to enjoy Barbie without also being made to grapple with the throes of our real world.

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August 09, 2023 | Simran Panda | Feminism
This Activist Had an Inspiring Response to Miss Italy Organizers Banning Transgender Contestants

In late July, the Miss Italy pageant’s patron, Patrizia Mirigliani, stated that Miss Italy contestants must be “a woman from birth.”

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August 08, 2023 | Kate Alexandria | Health
This FDA Program Is Collecting Birth Control Data from Teens

A federal program is collecting a trove of intimate monthly birth control data on hundreds of thousands of patients, many of whom are teens, including the results of mandatory pregnancy tests.

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August 03, 2023 | Neha Madhira | Violence against women
Protests Break Out Over Violence Against Women in Manipur

Thousands of women have been leading protests in the northeastern state of Manipur, India.

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July 28, 2023 | Tauseef Ahmad and Abdul Basit | Sports
Kashmiri Teen Empowers Girls with Self-Defense through Kickboxing

In Indian-occupied Kashmir, where inequality and gender discrimination have been the norm for decades, a young talent has emerged as a beacon of hope.

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July 27, 2023 | Esra Biala | Economy
AI’s Threat to Gender Equality In the Workplace Is Greater Than We Think

What can we do about this potential gendered impact of AI on the workforce?

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July 20, 2023 | Simran Panda | Sports
The Women’s World Cup Will Be Included in FIFA 23 Video Game

The Women's World Cup has finally secured its place within the prestigious FIFA video games.

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July 17, 2023 | Riya Janardhan | Feminism
The Global Gender Gap Persists, But One Country Is Way Ahead of Others

The “gender gap” refers to the roughly 3.9 billion women on our planet who do not have the same access to education, health care, economic opportunities, or political empowerment as their male counterparts.

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July 14, 2023 | Alexandra Leal | Politics
Media Bias Against Female Politicians Has to Stop

New research shows that American media remains biased against female politicians.

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July 12, 2023 | Rafaela Uzan | Politics
Tunisia’s First Female Prime Minister and the Power of Symbols

Bouden’s mere presence in one of the highest political offices in Tunisia has led to a genuine shift in national attitudes about women leaders, and that must not be overlooked.

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July 05, 2023 | Anya Choudhary | Feminism
Breaking Period Stigma to End Period Poverty

Millions of people struggle to access the products they require for dignified periods.

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July 03, 2023 | Neha Madhira | Environment
The Impacts of Climate Change on South Asian Women

Of the 750 million South Asians affected by at least one climate-related disaster in the last two decades, women have been disproportionately impacted.

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June 27, 2023 | Sheany | Media
This Netflix Show Sparked Taiwan’s #MeToo Movement

In late May, only a little over a month after the premiere of a fictional Netflix drama about sexual harassment in Taiwanese politics called Wave Makers, the show started making waves in the real world.

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June 21, 2023 | Jessica Sennett | LGBTQIA
What Pride Month Means to Me

Three years ago, I discovered that I was a part of one of the strongest communities in the world.

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June 20, 2023 | Sheany | Feminism
South Koreans Are Calling For Universal Access to Menstrual Products

On May 26, two days before Menstrual Hygiene Day, South Korean lawmaker Jang Hye-yeong announced that she was working to ensure that young women and girls can have free access to menstrual products.


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