Misogyny and Femicide in Britain – Men’s Problem to Solve

Since the murder of Sarah Everard in March 2021 by a serving police officer, The Independent revealed that over the next three years over 350 women had been killed by men in the United Kingdom.

Advocacy & Policy, Violence Against Women, Culture, UKJoshua Edwicker16 September 2024Joshua EdwickerComment

Under the Surface: The Hidden Reality of Rape in Japan, Part I

This socio-cultural context in which the rape and quasi-rape laws in Japan were created are analysed to show that the law, and its subsequent amendments, make it difficult to report assaults and bring rapists to trial. This analysis demonstrates the fallacy of data which promote Japan as a forerunner state in the guarantee of safety against sexual violence.

Whose Pain Matters? Part I: The Selective Outrage in India's Fight Against Sexual Violence

Selective outrage is more than just a societal oversight, it is a manifestation of deeply rooted biases and prejudices. It's not unusual that the cases that elicit the most empathy and agitation include victims who correspond to a specific profile-young, urban, educated, and frequently from upper-caste families.

Iraq’s Draft Child Marriage Law: A Step Backward for Women’s Rights

In a disturbing move that has shocked human rights advocates worldwide, Iraq’s parliament has proposed a law that would legalize child marriage, allowing girls as young as 9 to be wed.

Advocacy & Policy, Middle East, Violence Against WomenAudrey Leung3 September 2024Audrey LeungComment

The Relationship Gap

Women’s social and financial independence is disrupting the status quo of heterosexual relationships, but the impact of women’s liberation on LGBTQ+ relationships is harder to assess as there is much less data on this subject.

Culture, LGBTQ+, Economy, more top storiesHarjas Dhillon2 September 2024Harjas Dhillon, more top storiesComment