Sunday the 8th of March is International Women’s Day. Across the world, this day is marked by events and initiatives highlighting gender inequalities and promoting women’s rights. In Belgium, a
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)
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
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 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
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,
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,
“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,
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
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
