Articles by Nikki van der Gaag

Gender activist Gary Barker sees young men who respect woman and are connected fathers.

"It is no longer acceptable to live in a world where young girls are taken out of school and forced into early marriage, where women’s employment opportunities are limited, and where the threat of gender-based violence is a daily reality — at home, in the street, at school and at work." - Michele Bachelet, Head of UN Women

Nikki van der Gaag reveals how, in many countries around the world, girls are still discriminated against, abused and treated as second-class citizens – just because they are girls.

What is really happening to girls in a post-feminist world

Pedalling to Hawaii by Stevie Smith

Nikki van der Gaag reveals how some practices persist even in the West.

Violence against women is a bigger killer than cancer or traffic accidents. Nikki van der Gaag explains what can be done.

A few of the many who are creating justice.

Relations between the sexes in rural Gambia.

Why is it so hard to change traditional practices? Nikki van der Gaag reports on a group that is trying.

Nikki van der Gaag looks at what has changed for women over the years – and what has not.

No Turning Back by Estelle B Freedman

Nikki van der Gaag finds that human rights have a different meaning when viewed from Baghdad.

Nikki van der Gaag explores the deeper meanings of poverty.