Women

Mari Marcel Thekaekara on the potential of prohibition in India where women have burnt down liquor shops over alcoholism’s devastation.

Filed in: Drugs India Law Society Women

Once on the FBI’s ‘most wanted’ list, the civil rights activist has no intention of slowing down. She talks to Frank Barat about her inspiration.

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The Iranian women’s rights activist on what she has been doing since she was featured in our March 2007 issue.

Filed in: Human Rights Iran Women

Phoebe Matsika and Sidi Sarrow live in Kenya. One is leaving the country over safety fears, but the other is staying. Here’s why.

Filed in: Democracy Kenya Violence Women

Despite criticism that the campaign doesn’t address the root causes of women’s inequality, Iris Gonzales says it’s a step in the right direction.

Filed in: Philippines Women

As part of the global movement to raise awareness of violence against women, Mari Marcel Thekaekara reports on a colourful scene in Gujarat.

Filed in: Activism India Music Women

Sokari Ekine sees hospitals without hope and women traders being swept from the streets.

Filed in: Haiti Health Women

Iris Gonzales is heartened that her country has adopted the campaign against violence against women.

Filed in: Philippines Women

India is at a crossroads after a young woman’s brutal murder shook the world. Mari Marcel Thekaekara hopes for positive change.

Filed in: Human Rights India South Asia Violence Women

Work-horse mothers and models jiggling in Santa-themed underwear. Coco Khan’s holiday wish is for no more misogynist advertising.

Filed in: Equality Men Sexual Politics United Kingdom United States Women

Just in case you missed them…legalizing drugs, vaginal whitening, Kony and Julian Assange: 2012’s Top 10 popular New Internationalist articles.

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