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It’s a very socialist idea that people should marry for love and that love is the only reason for marriage.
New research places eastern bloc countries at forefront of 20th century push for gender equality.https://www.opendemocracy.net/5050/brittney-ferreira/sexual-liberation-socialist-style-overlooked-womens-rights-story … -
It’s Hard to Be a Journalist in India. Is it Harder if You’re a Woman? http://theladiesfinger.com/press-freedom/
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Watch out for Gosnell. 
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Sexual violence part of 'ordinary life' in North Korea.
New report finds unwanted sexual contact and violence widespread and perpetrators rarely brought to justice. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/11/hrw-sexual-violence-part-ordinary-life-north-korea-181101013342025.html … -
Nearly 130,000 people marched in Taipei before a landmark vote next month on LGBT rights. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/10/thousands-march-taiwan-gay-pride-parade-referendum-vote-181027094423962.html …
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In the aftermath of Kyrgyzstan's 2010 revolution, the country's Uzbek minority population has seen their position worsen — and Uzbek women have been marginalised most of all. @opendemocracyru https://www.opendemocracy.net/od-russia/zhyldyz-frank/double-discrimination-in-kyrgyzstan …
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Jair Bolsonaro's rise to power marks the return of white, male, sexist and authoritarian politics in Brazil. https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/bolsonaro-gender-ideology-hegemonic-masculinity-brazil-181031062523759.html …
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Have you heard of the new work himpathy? “excessive sympathy sometimes shown to male perpetrators of sexual violence,” in the attempt to preserve their reputation, power, or status.
@oDTransform @lilianbarger #MeToo https://www.opendemocracy.net/transformation/lilian-calles-barger/what-came-before-metoo-himpathy-that-shaped-misogyny … -
A number of the tech giant's executives have been accused of sexual misconduct, with one receiving $90m upon resigning. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/11/google-staff-walk-protest-treatment-women-181101140401561.html …
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This is how anti-abortion propaganda gets into US cinemas.
“It is not gory, it’s PG-13, it’s a Law and Order episode". https://www.opendemocracy.net/5050/claire-provost/anti-abortion-propaganda-cinemas-america … -
France to take in 100 Yazidi women stranded in Iraq after Nadia Murad appeal. https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/france-take-100-yazidi-women-stranded-iraq-after-nadia-murad-appeal-981756346 …
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Although in the past male voices may have had more authority, as evidenced by older people’s reactions, it’s apparent that this is no longer the case for the younger generation. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/female-voices-assistance-digital-audio-alexa-research-young-people-a8614401.html …
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Looking for weekend reading? This is beautiful.
@DriverWrites follows Marfil Estrella, a young trans woman, in her journey from El Salvador to the US. “I don’t want to be left lying in the street, as so many have been left. I want to seek freedom.” https://longreads.com/2018/06/29/the-road-to-asylum/ … -
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Investigative reporting exposes abuses of power. Where are the investigative journalists challenging structural violence against women & challenging intersecting forms of power and oppression? The Backlash, a @5050oD podcast, has some answers.
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'Reclaiming our collective past': Amrit Wilson reflects on 40 years of anti-racist feminist work http://bit.ly/2Ojh15D
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The government has slashed legal aid. This means unless you have the funds, you can't access justice.
Eleanor is just one example -- this is her story ♡ Here's a video I helped make. Thanks to @IslingtonLawCen https://www.opendemocracy.net/oliver-carter-and-charlotte-threipland/why-legal-aid-matters-and-what-you-can-do-about-it … by @3chuckles & @olivercarterIM -
Economy, Politics, Violence, Identity, Information: 5 insecurities that could explain, in part, the incontestable triumph of Bolsonaro, whose extreme political positions plunge the country into a state of security shock. https://www.opendemocracy.net/democraciaabierta/democraciaabierta/eleccionesbrasil-5-insecurities-behind-victory-of-jair-messias-b …
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Here is the title of the upcoming film from anti-abortion propagandists, opening soon at a theatre near you. "Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer" Incredible piece frm @ClaireProvost @5050oD A little bit scary. http://ow.ly/obqL30msKjD #reprorights #abortion
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Today is International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists #idei
Listen to our podcast here on why we need feminist investigative journalism! @LaraWhyte @ClaireProvost @Rebecca_Omonira @clatorrisi @CrinaBoros https://www.opendemocracy.net/5050/lara-whyte-claire-provost/backlash-podcast-episode-3-feminist-investigative-journalism …
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