Woman’s Rights Archive
Most people are often horrified about the thought of sex trafficking, yet society continues to see pornography as an accepted and even celebrated genre of entertainment. It is vital that as conscientious citizens, we see the link between pornography and …
By: Luis GayEdited by: Juliana zhu, Esq.In various regions of Uganda, a man asks to marry a woman by paying her family a dowry (money or livestock). If a woman chooses to leave her husband, he could ask for a …
PHOTO BY: DREAMSTIME Accusation of sexual assault and harassment against American film producer, Harvey, Weinstein put the spotlight on sexual abuse in Hollywood. In the post-Weinstein era, other survivors have come forward accusing high-powered men in various industries of …
About 20 years ago, Leslie Acoca was sitting in a California courtroom, waiting to testify as an expert witness in court. What she saw changed the course of her life. That day, Acoca watched a young woman, barely five feet tall …
By: Charmaine SantosThe recent news of NBA player Lamar Odom found unconscious at a Nevada brothel reminded Annie Lobert of the times she was a call girl in Vegas, often escorting athletes and celebrities. She was under the control of …
While most of my blogs stay gender-neutral, this writing might have a strong slant toward a female audience. Sexual abuse affects both genders and needs to be addressed for all children. That said, it does seem to be more prevalent …
Nordic countries are often praised for how high they rank in gender equality. In the World Economic Forum's 2015 Gender Gap Index, Iceland, Norway, Finland, and Sweden are the top four countries with the smallest gaps between the sexes in …
Originally recorded on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Receive Webinar Invites by Email Did you know April 4th is Equal Pay Day? Most people don’t – which why women still earn so much less than men and families continue to …
Donald Trump ran on a platform to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and select judges to the Supreme Court that would challenge the Roe v. Wade decision — a message that is now sending shockwaves through the healthcare community …
Photos by Karen Savage Although Bayview was closed in 2012, signs of the women’s prison remained on Sunday.
