Democracy
Female Political Leaders in Central Asia: From Women’s Rights to Russian Influence
Western media have historically neglected Central Asia as a region, and it is even hard to find information on female political leaders.
Women
Asia
Financial Feminism: The Evolution of Microfinance and Self-Help Groups in India
"Microfinance in India has come a long way since its inception in the 1970s, offering millions of women a pathway out of poverty and toward economic independence. However, the journey is far from over."
Middle East & Africa
Women at Risk: The Gendered Dimension of Climate Change and Migration in West Africa
"Globally, involvement by women in conversations surrounding climate change is limited, despite an increasing number of findings that climate change disproportionately impacts them."
Women
From Suffrage Movements to #MeToo: The Enduring Global Fight for Gender Equality
"This article delves into the evolution of feminist waves and their transformative impact on Western society while exploring the challenges and opportunities for the modern feminist movements in achieving gender equality globally."
Europe
Giorgia Meloni’s Legacy: Breaking Glass Ceilings and Closing Borders
"Meloni has broken the glass ceiling for Italy, but refugees and migrants are left to pick up the broken shards."
Women
Sex, Power, and Profit: A Global Comparative Perspective on the US Human Trafficking Crisis
"Human trafficking in the United States is a complex issue exacerbated by cultural values centered on wealth, power, and sex."
Interviews
Breaking Gender Barriers: An Interview with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai
"Malala Yousafzai is a globally recognized advocate for girls’ education and the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate."
Women
Germany's Feminist Foreign Policy: Effective Practice or an Empty Phrase?
"[A] feminist foreign policy alone will not solve geopolitical conflicts. However, on that path, it can help promote equality, diversity, and justice, thereby bringing us closer to a peaceful world."
Women
Women at the Forefront: A Gendered Lens to Counterterrorism Strategies
"To adapt to the evolving tactics of VEOs, counterterrorism strategies must leverage the power and influence of women in both domestic, private and public, diplomatic spheres."
Women
The #MeToo Movement : Investigating the Lasting International Impacts
For those who could connect and find support, story-sharing throughout the #MeToo movement gave access to healing, empowerment, and solidarity...However, the movement is far from over.
Employment & Immigration
Overseas Filipino Workers: The Modern-Day Heroes of the Philippines
"Numerous Filipino workers suffer from various injustices including being overworked, underpaid, abused, raped, and even worse, murdered. The only way OFWs can truly be safeguarded is if the Philippine government enforces concrete and actionable policies."
Women
When Rights Slip Through the Cracks of Culture: Women’s Rights and Justice in Nigeria—Or Lack Thereof
"The Nigerian case exposes social and legal dynamics evident elsewhere, for there are many countries in which cultural and religious forces coalesce to prevent the full enforcement of constitutional and legislated law."