March is the month of endometriosis awareness. This weekend also marks the National Care Day, the perfect moment to shine a light on this condition. One of ten people who […]
Endometriosis: decades of research, still no cure Read More »
The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation takes place every year on the 6th of February. Read more about the topic and the political needs of (future)
February 6 – International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Read More »
Too technophobic, too slow, or too expensive. These are just a few of the stereotypes that older people in our society are confronted with. Ageism is a form of discrimination
Ageism: discrimination based on age Read More »
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
Fatphobia: What Our Bodies Reveal About Social Injustices Read More »
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
The Pension Gap: New Measures Extra Detrimental to Women Read More »
“Prostitution”: A State Affair From the 19th century onwards, European states have adopted one of three approaches to managing prostitution: the prohibitionist regime, which bans and condemns all parties (prostitutes,
Different streams of feminism challenged by prostitution Read More »
The annual day against human trafficking will take place on July 30th, 2024. What exactly does this day entail and why is it still needed in 2024? What is human
July 30th: international day against human trafficking Read More »
On the 11th of February, we reflect on the field of science and more specifically on how girls/women have contributed to this or could contribute in the future. What is
February 11: International day of women and girls in science Read More »
