Sex workers with disabilities from the US, Canada and Ireland explain why they don’t wish to be ‘rescued’ and why full decriminalisation is vital
As the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru captures global attention, Kenyan sex workers renew calls for decriminalisation of their work
In memory of our late colleague, a founding editor of openDemocracy, here is a selection of her excellent articles spanning the past 20 years
Big numbers make headlines, but they must also be treated with extreme caution
As an Iranian woman, I understood the fear and oppression facing Afghan women. I had to tell their stories to the world
Migrant and diaspora communities are coming together to respond to a rise in racist violence
Child workers in India have been suffering under the pandemic. Let them tell you what could help them cope
Ask children in West Africa why they work, and many will say ‘to get an education’. That should make you pause.
Aspiring singers are finding it hard to begin careers in the world of international opera because of difficulties with travel caused by COVID-19
Thousands are stuck in no-man’s land between Belarus and Poland, left to fend for themselves in dangerously cold temperatures
Sweltering summers and cold winters as a result of climate change are hurting Libya’s traditional culture of beekeeping, and the production of its much-valued honey
How a bit of expert advice can help women overcome financial challenges to starting and growing their businesses
