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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Politics
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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Trend reversal: young people increasingly tolerant towards gender-based violence
Events and protests such as Pride or International Women’s Day may attract tens of thousands of attendees each year, not everyone is convinced of their importance. For some time now,
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February 6 – International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
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)
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The dire situation in Afghanistan
September 2024 marks the three-year anniversary of the last US troops leaving Afghanistan. The withdrawal of foreign troops, initiated by former US President Trump and implemented by current President Biden,
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Different streams of feminism challenged by prostitution
“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,
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July 30th: international day against human trafficking
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
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November 25: International day for the elimination of violence against women
On 25 November, the United Nations marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a day that draws global attention to the various forms of violence women
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Contact details for MPs: federal and regional elections Belgium 2024
The 2024 federal and regional elections are behind us. A government is yet to be formed, but the individual members of parliament have been elected. Amazone vzw compiled a list
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