Europe, Advocacy & Policy, LGBTQ+, Violence Against Women, Economy, more top stories Kaly De Oliveira Cerqueira Europe, Advocacy & Policy, LGBTQ+, Violence Against Women, Economy, more top stories Kaly De Oliveira Cerqueira

Something is Rotten in the State of Europe: Femicide in the EU

The Italian government contextualised femicide as a violent expression of misogyny. This echoes the common acknowledgement amongst international organisations, including UN Women, that femicide is a fatal consequence of gendered discrimination. Despite this understanding actions to enact systematic change, beyond superficial promises of educational reform, have not been taken.

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Health, Economy, Culture, more top stories Frederika Warren Health, Economy, Culture, more top stories Frederika Warren

Girl Math: More Makeup, More Money

Girl math, a trend originating in New Zealand, has become a Tik-Tok phenomenon. The idea is that any impulse purchase can be justified using the girl math logic. However, jokes a side, given the statistics highlighted in the research reports, it is in fact not bad logic to spend £50 on new makeup for an interview, if your paycheque is going to increase as a result.

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Advocacy & Policy, Economy Aishwarya Shastri Advocacy & Policy, Economy Aishwarya Shastri

Understanding Women's Poverty: Deprivation and Depletion

Women's poverty is a multifaceted issue that goes beyond mere lack of financial resources. It can be understood as a process of deprivation and depletion, where women are systematically denied access to essential resources and opportunities, thus preventing them from achieving a decent standard of living.

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