From ”Me Too” to “Not One More”
Imagine if the burden to combat sexual assault didn’t have to fall on any of these brave women — from celebrities to interns — pleading with the public to listen to stories they never wanted to have to recall.
Military Sexual Violence: From Frontline to Fenceline
The root of the sexual assault crisis plaguing the military lies in militarism itself.
Egyptian Government Deals With Sexual Attacks on Female Protesters by Blaming the Victims
In the void left by the government’s utter lack of action, citizens are stepping forward to protect women at demonstrations.
As 2012 Ends, a Turning Point on Women’s Rights
As outrage over the abuse of women rocks India, women’s rights advocates mark a historic victory in the Philippines.
Is Rape in India Having Its Newtown Moment?
Rape may have reached its tipping point in India with the brutality of a recent incident.
Why Women? Why Now? Looking at Gender and Immigration
A local woman’s struggle with immigration enforcement highlights the need for a closer look at how tough laws affects migrant women.
Ecumenical Advocacy Days: Bodies As Battlegrounds
Ecumenical Advocacy Days is a movement of the ecumenical Christian community working to strengthen Christian voices and to mobilize for advocacy on a wide variety of U.S. domestic and international policy issues. This particular workshop, featuring IPS’ Emira Woods is one of several in the Africa Track of the Ecumenical Advocacy Days, taking place from March 25 to 28.
Women Lead Latin America’s Growing Anti-Militarization Movements
When George W. Bush left the White House, the rest of the world breathed a sigh of relief.
New Hope to Stop Violence against Women
Pending legislation would place efforts to prevent and respond to violence against women at the center of the U.S. foreign policy and international aid agenda.
Assessing Women’s Rights in Nigeria
The Nigerian government needs to show commitment to the Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa by passing relevant laws and allocating funds to women’s rights.
Arizona Rising
The fight against Arizona’s new immigration law is heating up.
Indigenous Womens Pushback
For centuries, Indigenous communities have suffered from the violence of displacement, colonialization, and forced assimilation. Today, Indigenous women are leading the struggle for autonomy and self-determination.