Unpacking the Crisis of Transmisogyny

As part of She’s Right’s participation in 16 days of activism to end violence against women, each article will be dedicated to a woman who has lost her life due to gender-based violence. This article is dedicated to Tamara Hatamjonov, killed by a man on or around 12th January 2020, at the age of 23. … Continue reading Unpacking the Crisis of Transmisogyny

The Hidden Price of Having a Uterus

As part of She’s Right’s participation in 16 days of activism to end violence against women, each article will be dedicated to a woman who has lost her life due to gender-based violence. This article is dedicated to Milly Dowler, killed by a man on or around 21 March 2002, at the age of 13. … Continue reading The Hidden Price of Having a Uterus

Some Men Listen, But #NotAllMen

As part of She’s Right’s participation in 16 days of activism to end violence against women, each article will be dedicated to a woman who has lost her life due to gender-based violence. This article is dedicated to Diana Carolina Raygoza Montes, killed by a man on 24 May 2020, at the age of 21. … Continue reading Some Men Listen, But #NotAllMen

“Is It My Fault?” The Cost of Coercive Control

As part of She’s Right’s participation in 16 days of activism to end violence against women, each article will be dedicated to a woman who has lost her life due to gender-based violence. This article is dedicated to Dr Preethi Reddy, killed by a man on 3 March 2019, at the age of 32. By … Continue reading “Is It My Fault?” The Cost of Coercive Control

16 Days of Activism: The Fight Against Gender-Based Violence in 2020

As part of She’s Right’s participation in 16 days of activism to end violence against women, each article will be dedicated to a woman who has lost her life due to gender-based violence. This article is dedicated to Patrycja Wyrebek, killed by a man on or around 2nd August 2020, at the age of 20. … Continue reading 16 Days of Activism: The Fight Against Gender-Based Violence in 2020

Political Firsts: Breaking Glass Ceilings in the United States and New Zealand

By Patrick McTague. Edited by Jessica Sutton. This week has been a busy one for politics, with the United States electing a new President and Vice President, and New Zealand’s new government being sworn in. The United States election has resulted in record numbers of women, gender diverse people, and LGBTQIA+ people entering positions of … Continue reading Political Firsts: Breaking Glass Ceilings in the United States and New Zealand

Unrest in Poland: More Attacks to Abortion Rights

By Jessica Sutton and Patrick McTague. Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Poland in protest since Thursday 22nd October.[1] The country’s constitutional tribunal ruled that abortion in the case where a foetus is diagnosed with a serious and irreversible birth defect is unconstitutional. These cases account for 98% of the … Continue reading Unrest in Poland: More Attacks to Abortion Rights

Amy Coney Barrett and Roe v Wade: Abortion Rights At Risk

By Jessica Sutton. Justice Ruth Bader-Ginsburg, liberal stalwart of the United States Supreme Court, passed away a month ago. This was a terrible loss in more ways than one. Not only have we lost a champion for gender equality, but Justice Ginsburg’s absence from the Supreme Court bench leaves a dangerous void. Despite the United … Continue reading Amy Coney Barrett and Roe v Wade: Abortion Rights At Risk