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Indians in America Share Stories of Grief, Fear for Those Affected by COVID

Those in the U.S. with ties to India are reckoning with uncertainty and fear for themselves, those immediately around them, and for those loved ones across the world.

by Tanvi MisraAug 1, 2021

This story was published in partnership with NBC News and The Fuller Project.

The Moms Are STILL Not Alright

Vaccine availability, the delta variant and child care access are compounding challenges for working mothers.

by Jessica WashingtonJul 29, 2021

How the UK Became an Origin Country for Human Trafficking

For years the UK was known as a destination country for victims of trafficking. But now more and more vulnerable British nationals are being taken away from their communities and trafficked within the borders of…

by Amandas OngJul 20, 2021

This story was published in partnership with VICE World News and The Fuller Project.

Her Case Set The Precedent for The Trump Administration. Now She’s Been Granted Asylum

Trump’s Attorney General Jeff Sessions denied a woman's asylum case in 2018. Now, that decision has been lifted, and she has obtained asylum this week. But the implications go beyond her own case.

by Tanvi MisraJul 15, 2021

This story originally appeared in The Fuller Project’s newsletter. Subscribe here.

Female Migrant Workers And The Families They Support Are Being Abandoned By The Money-Transfer Industry

The flow of money sent home by foreign workers remained resilient in the face of COVID-19. But migrant women—and their home communities—still face significant financial barriers, particularly domestic workers in the Gulf living with ongoing…

by Louise DonovanJul 15, 2021

This story was published in partnership with Fortune Magazine and The Fuller Project.

Many Spanish-Speaking Immigrant Caregivers Feel Left Out of Child Care Relief Efforts

Spanish-speaking child care providers say they are struggling to get the support they need during the pandemic.

by Jessica Washington Jul 14, 2021

This story was published in partnership with NBC Latino and The Fuller Project.

As the Taliban Resurges in Afghanistan, Girls Are Already Losing Schools

Girls’ education—once a signature achievement of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan—is increasingly under threat as the Taliban tightens its grip.

by Atefa Alizada and Amie Ferris-Rotman Jul 7, 2021

Published in partnership with TIME and Rukhshana Media.

Celebrity Justice: How Women Saw Their Own Experiences in the Cosby and Spears Cases

Two high-profile celebrity court cases over the past week seemed to capture the frustration many women experience as they seek justice in the U.S. legal system.

by Lisa TozziJul 3, 2021

This story originally appeared in The Fuller Project’s newsletter. Subscribe here.

The World Hasn’t Figured Out How to Stop ‘Revenge Porn’

Various countries have outlawed the practice—but the laws don’t seem to be working.

by Hanna KozlowskaJun 28, 2021

This story was published in partnership with Foreign Policy and The Fuller Project.

France’s Femicide Rate Plunged Last Year. But Without Funding, More Women Will Die, Experts Say

Femicides dropped sharply in 2020, but activists worry it was only temporary.

by Sophie StuberJun 22, 2021

NYC Immigrant Communities Have Long Been Represented by White Men. Will This Election Change That?

Women of color are running to transform local governance in New York and across the U.S., driven by the belief that their communities have been neglected and inspired by the successes at the national level.

by Maher SattarJun 21, 2021

This piece first appeared in The Fuller Project’s newsletter. Subscribe here.

Could Women’s Rights be Key to Unifying Israel’s Government?

Israel’s political future could influence the future for women in Israel, as well as elsewhere in the greater region.

by Yardena Schwartz Jun 17, 2021

This story was published in partnership with Foreign Policy and The Fuller Project.

Abused Factory Workers Told Me Their Stories. It Changed Their Lives, and Mine: Reporter’s Notebook

Researcher and Fuller Project contributor Refiloe Makhaba Nkune reflects on her experience reporting on workers’ stories of abuse at a factory that makes Kate Hudson's Fabletics athletic wear.

by Refiloe Makhaba NkuneJun 15, 2021

As Attention Turns to Child Care, the System’s Unsung Heroes Ask for Recognition

The pandemic is disrupting one of the most prevalent forms of child care for children younger than 6: the informal network of family, friends and neighbor caregivers.

by Jessica Washington Jun 10, 2021

In Nigeria, Gas Giants Get Rich As Women Sink into Poverty

As international gas companies like Eni, Shell and Exxonmobil reap millions of dollars, women in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region say gas flaring is destroying their land and livelihoods.

by Shola LawalJun 10, 2021

This story was published in partnership with Vice and The Fuller Project.

Exclusive: Workers in Factory That Makes Kate Hudson’s Fabletics Activewear Allege Rampant Sexual and Physical Abuse

In a joint investigation with TIME, The Fuller Project has spoken to 38 workers who allege instances of abuse and harassment at a garment factory in Lesotho that predominantly supplies Fabletics, Kate Hudson’s athleisure brand.

by Louise Donovan and Refiloe Makhaba NkuneJun 10, 2021

This story was published in partnership with TIME and The Fuller Project.

Anantnag, Indian-Administered Kashmir: ‘I Have Children And I Fear To Go Near Them’

A hospital worker in Anantnag fears for her health and the safety of her family amid India's COVID crisis.

by Raihana MaqboolJun 9, 2021

Editor’s Note: This feature is part of The Fuller Project’s ongoing series, Gasping For Breath: Women Provide A Glimpse Into India’s COVID Disaster. Read the full series here.

Taxi Medallion Crisis Drives Council Candidates on Road Toward a Rescue

Some seeking office have been shaped by family suffering in the yellow-cab medallion financial collapse — or their own experiences driving cabs. They say only a bold bailout will avoid calamity.

by Christine Chung and Maher SattarJun 2, 2021

This story was published in partnership with THE CITY and The Fuller Project.

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