Women & Girls

June 17, 2021

New legislation introduced during the pandemic in Europe, including Spain's northeast region of Catalonia, allows women to conduct nearly every abortion appointment online.

Sexual violence

This teen's TikTok video takes on Malaysia's toxic culture of misogyny

The World

June 10, 2021

Ain Husniza's video exposing rape culture at her school was viewed at least 1.9 million times, sparking a national conversation on sexual harassment and misogyny.

Human rights

Gruesome boarding school discovery forces Canada to reckon with its cultural genocide history

The World

June 07, 2021

After the remains of 215 children were discovered, advocates are calling for a mass investigation into other missing children from Canada’s residential schools.

Reproductive rights

China now allows 3 kids per family, but many couples say they can’t afford it

The World

June 01, 2021

As China grapples with an aging population and the lowest birth rate in decades, the government is urging couples to have a third child.

Critical State

Sexual violence in conflict: Part II

Inkstick Media

June 01, 2021

Critical State, our foreign policy newsletter, takes a deep dive into the ethics of studying wartime sexual violence.

Justice

'Just a respite': Accord to protect Bangladesh’s garment workers gets temporary extension

The World

May 31, 2021

A last-minute deal between brands, retailers and unions to extend negotiations for three more months will keep from lapsing an agreement aimed at protecting garment workers’ safety in Bangladesh. It was originally set to expire on May 31.

Critical State

Sexual violence in conflict: Part I

Inkstick Media

May 25, 2021

This week, Critical State, our foreign policy newsletter, takes a deep dive into the state of the literature on sexual violence in conflict.

Women & Girls

Women in Afghanistan push for rights and more representation amid ongoing talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban

The Conversation

May 24, 2021

Afghan women and other minorities fear losing impact in negotiations as US troops begin to pull out of the country.

Borders

Many asylum-seekers are returned at the US-Mexico border under Title 42. Advocates call it a ‘sham.’

The World

May 17, 2021

A bottleneck continues to build in Mexico near the US-Mexico border, as a public health order invoked by the Trump administration remains in place and shuts out many migrants and asylum-seekers from entering the United States.

Commentary

For pregnant women, getting the COVID-19 jab is a challenging choice

The World

May 12, 2021

Information on vaccines for pregnant women differs, depending on the country. Making the choice to get the shot while pregnant can get complicated, explains Valerie Fernández, who faced the decision herself in Arizona.

Women & Girls

Catalonia’s temporary tele-abortion services are a game-changer for women with limited access

This teen's TikTok video takes on Malaysia's toxic culture of misogyny

Gruesome boarding school discovery forces Canada to reckon with its cultural genocide history

China now allows 3 kids per family, but many couples say they can’t afford it

Sexual violence in conflict: Part II

'Just a respite': Accord to protect Bangladesh’s garment workers gets temporary extension

Sexual violence in conflict: Part I

Women in Afghanistan push for rights and more representation amid ongoing talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban

Many asylum-seekers are returned at the US-Mexico border under Title 42. Advocates call it a ‘sham.’

For pregnant women, getting the COVID-19 jab is a challenging choice

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