November 11: Day of Feminism
In Belgium, November 11 is traditionally linked to the end of the First World War. But did you know that, alongside Armistice Day, this date also carries an important feminist […]
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October 2025: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a pink ribbon as the symbol of hope and strength
Did you know that one in eight women in Belgium will face breast cancer during her lifetime? Throughout October, women’s organizations across the country turned pink to highlight Breast Cancer
September 28: International Safe Abortion Day
September 28: the right to safe abortion remains urgently relevant Every year on September 28, the International Safe Abortion Day is commemorated — an important date for international feminist movements.
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Fatphobia: What Our Bodies Reveal About Social Injustices
When our Body Becomes an Obstacle: Fatphobia, Discrimination, and Aesthetic Norms In our society, various norms surrounding appearance exert constant pressure on those who deviate from them. One of the
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The Price of Patriarchy: Economic Violence and Gender Inequality
When money becomes a weapon in relationships Economic violence is a quiet yet powerful form of control: it traps, impoverishes, prevents escape, and gradually isolates. In far too many heterosexual
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The Pension Gap: New Measures Extra Detrimental to Women
The Study Committee on Aging recently published some alarming figures regarding the new pension reform. In its current form, the new measures would systematically widen the pension gap between men
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Online Hatespeech With a Gender Inbalance
Last week, non-profit Furia published a study on online hatespeech directed at women. They analyzed thousands of comments on social media articles from outlets such as HLN and VRT. The
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Female Nurse, Male CEO: The Pitfalls and Opportunities of Gender and AI
Artificial intelligence. It’s a topic that’s hard to ignore. Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, anyone with an internet connection has had access to an innovative chatbot that
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May 30th: International Single Parent Day
Celebrating the Strength of Single-Parent FamiliesEvery year on May 30th, we shine a much-needed light on a reality too often left in the shadows: that of single parents. In most
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May 24th: Pansexual and Panromantic Visibility Day
A political date for identities seeking recognition Every May 24th is a day to shine a spotlight on pansexuality and panromanticism, to open dialogue, and to proudly claim loves and
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