Written By Julianne Bullock

March 8th is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the accomplishments of women, raise awareness about the issues that affect women the most, and call for positive change that advances women’s rights.

Written By Julianne Bullock

The 4B movement in South Korea (S.K) is a feminist movement that is predicated on women refusing to partake in heterosexual romance and relationships. 4B stands for 4 No’s, that is, saying “no” to dating, sex, marriage, and child-bearing. By not participating in the heteronormative practices that are expected of them as women, the movement allows South Korean women to envision and define their lives outside of the patriarchy. It is important to note that these women do not seek to dismantle the patriarchy, but rather escape it.

Written By Julianne Bullock

One commonality that women and girls all across the globe share is the need for reliable and high-quality reproductive healthcare. Key concerns that reproductive healthcare addresses are maternal health, menstrual health, and the treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), among other important services. Being able to access these services is crucial for the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of women and girls everywhere. Moreover, it is essential in order for them to pursue their aspirations and to thrive.

Written By Julianne Bullock

Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 marks the eleventh anniversary of International Day of the Girl. On this momentous day, people all around the world focus on girls’ empowerment, call for the fulfillment of their human rights, and demand action for the most prevalent issues that girls face. This is a day for reflecting on the progress that we have made, and the work that needs to be done for the future of girls everywhere.

Written By by Lilia Slimane

Edited By Meera Poonai

A significant part of pop culture in our lives, especially as impressionable kids growing up, is the music videos, YouTube videos, and TikToks we watch, and the patterns we notice in terms of how the social construct of genders is represented online.

Written By Meera Poonai

Femicide is a sex-based hate crime, involving the intentional killing of women and girls, solely due to their female gender. Females are often perpetrated by family members, however can also be targeted on random accounts.