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The Logic of Our Sex Laws, Part 1: An Overview

Slag, skag-head, hooker, ho, trafficked, trapped, bullied, abused… The visions created by the mention of prostitution – and the levels of compassion or contempt they illicit – can vary wildly from one person to the n...
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Women in the Afghan National Police Force {Pictures}

As the training of the Afghan National Police Force continues, statistics show that women currently make up only 9% of Afghan police recruits, even though women represent half the population of Afghanistan. Many male officers...
by Natasha Lipman
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More Than 16 Days

Sex Workers’ Stories

“That was when I started to be a sex worker. But my kids never die with hunger, because I was providing them with enough food, clothing, schooling […] Sex workers have the same rights as everyone else” Listen to the s...
by Natasha Lipman
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More Than 16 Days

Violence Against Women on the Sidewalk

“You’ve got great legs, baby!” a 43-year-old man told Brittney, a 15-year-old girl, as she waited for the subway on her way to school in New York City, New York. Disgusted, she said, “Excuse me, you probably have a daug...
by Natasha Lipman
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More Than 16 Days

Violence Against Women Online

The nightmare begins by unwittingly annoying someone. It could be a colleague. It could be a ‘friend’. It could be someone who read something you posted, and thought you were too outspoken. Chances are, you never find out. ...
by Natasha Lipman
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More Than 16 Days

Violence Against Indigenous Women in Canada

Canada is, more often than not, placed on the global pedestal in regards to being a prime example of leadership in the realm of Human Rights. Yet, the reality is far from that truth. The oppressive history set to destroy Indige...
by Natasha Lipman
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More Than 16 Days

Violence Against Women of the DRC

Violence against women occurs in countries all around the world. Whether your country is rich or poor, developed or developing, you’re living in the “good” area of town or “bad,” it exists around you. As women, we are...
by Natasha Lipman
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More Than 16 Days

Mamta’s Story: Domestic Violence in Nepal

The murmurs in the crowd slowly faded away as Bibek Koirala, the presenter for the day, stepped up to the podium and cleared his throat at the mike. “Hello everyone. If you all are settled in, we would like to begin the press...
by Natasha Lipman
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More Than 16 Days

Violence Against Women in Mexico

Violence against women is unfortunately prevalent all over the world and occurs both in the home and without, is both illegal and yet often not prosecuted, and always leaves permanent scars on the societies in which these atroc...
by Natasha Lipman
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