November 11: Day of Feminism
10 November 2025
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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The Price of Patriarchy: Economic Violence and Gender Inequality
4 August 2025
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
The Pension Gap: New Measures Extra Detrimental to Women
14 July 2025
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
Trend reversal: young people increasingly tolerant towards gender-based violence
7 April 2025
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,
February 6 – International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
6 February 2025
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)
The dire situation in Afghanistan
9 October 2024
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,
Different streams of feminism challenged by prostitution
12 August 2024
“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,
July 30th: international day against human trafficking
30 July 2024
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
November 25: International day for the elimination of violence against women
9 July 2024
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
Contact details for MPs: federal and regional elections Belgium 2024
18 June 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