Abortion would be ‘murder’, even in cases of rape, a counsellor says to openDemocracy’s undercover reporterFrench
It’s time to end the myth of female virginity – as well as virginity testing and hymen repair surgery, which blight the lives of millions
Domestic abuse doesn’t have to be physical, but until social workers are taught properly about psychological abuse, victims remain at risk
Women workers experienced more verbal, physical and sexual violence under COVID-19, reveals report into garment factories in six Asian countries
openDemocracy told the European Parliament how cash from the US Christian Right is funding movements against women’s and LGBTQ rights
Three decades of conflict in the Himalayan valley have resulted in a drastic surge in mental health issues, especially among women
Laura Boldrini has been fighting for women’s rights and against sexism for years. Her new book demands both outrage and cultural change
Political violence, surging ethnonationalism, economic stagnation: the US today resembles the Soviet Union just before it fell
The 49th anniversary of the landmark US Supreme Court ruling on reproductive rights is this Saturday, 22 January. It’s likely to be its last
Revealed: Tech companies are doing little to stop propaganda about ‘conversion therapy’, especially in non-English languages
