violence against women
Life as a Female Rapper in Guatemala, One of the Most Dangerous Places on Earth to be a Woman
Rebeca Lane is trying to make socially-conscious hip-hop in a country where femicide is part of daily life, and there are 56,000 reports of violence against women per year.
Does Mixed-Gender Wrestling Promote Equality or Violence Against Women?
Australian wrestling companies are shutting down bouts between men and women due to a growing number of complaints.
CeeLo Green Does Not Deserve the MOBO 'Outstanding Achievement Award'
It’s too late to take away Chris Brown’s Grammy, but our award shows need to stop patting the backs of men who have no respect for women.
An Ex-Cop's Mission to Solve the Murders Along Canada's Highway of Tears
Former RCMP detective Ray Michalko is investigating the murders of a number of women along Northern BC's "Highway of Tears".
A New Crowdfunding Platform Helps Human Trafficking Victims Come Home
6degree.org aims to close the gap between caring about human trafficking and doing something to help its victims.
We Talked to the Woman Behind #facesofprostitution
Tilly Lawless gave us her take on "empowerment" and why being a sex worker doesn't make her an authority on sex trafficking.
What Can Be Done to Stop Violence Against Trans Women?
Michelle Vash Payne, a trans woman in Los Angeles, was murdered by her boyfriend over the weekend. We asked an expert to contextualize her death within the trend of violence and misogyny toward trans women.
Oscar Pistorius's Sentence Sends a Worrying Message About Violence Against Women
Make sure your defence is strong and you won't have too much to worry about.
A Conversation with the Makers of the Documentary 'Brave Miss World'
Six weeks before being crowned Miss World, Linor Abargil was stabbed and raped.
Elliot Rodger’s Online Life Provides a Glimpse at a Hateful Group of "Anti-Pick-up Artists"
Rodger's internet footprint is littered with sickening quotes.
Kat Stacks Is a Real American Hero, Bitch
The ex-prostitute's story is so American, it should be printed on the flag.
The Egyptian Feminist Who Was Kidnapped for Posing Nude
Baring your breasts online in Egypt can get you in a lot of trouble.