Hear Their Voices - OpEd: Afghan Women vs Taliban

Thirty-five articles have been enforced under the Law on the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice. Under these laws, women must completely veil their faces and bodies... and must not be heard reading out loud, or singing, as their voices are considered intimate. Afghan women’s voices are being silenced under the militant thumb of Taliban, as their exclusion from society deepens.

Advocacy & Policy, Violence Against Women, Asia, CultureLara Gibbs11 October 2024Lara GibbsComment

Street harassment in the UK: How far does new legislation go to protect women from harassment?

When public spaces, particularly late at night, are so deeply associated with fear for women, how far can legislation actually change our perception of public safety as women?

Culture, Advocacy & Policy, UK, Violence Against Women, more top storiesLara Gibbs29 May 2024Lara GibbsComment

Gambian Parliament Advances Bill to Reverse Ban on FGM

Politicians voted 42 to 4 in favour of the bill. This vote has sparked protests from both sides of the argument and brought strong criticism from activists, expressing deep concern about the future of women’s rights.

Advocacy & Policy, Violence Against Women, Health, Africa, more top storiesLara Gibbs10 April 2024Lara GibbsComment

Diet Culture: A Feminist Perspective

Diet culture is promoted through social media, fashion and magazines. Binary notions surrounding dieting often categorise food into ‘good’ and ‘bad’, leaving foods with higher calories labelled as ‘bad’.

Culture, HealthLara Gibbs23 February 2024Lara GibbsComment