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France Is in Denial About Domestic Violence

Deeply held beliefs around France being the birthplace of “courtly love” and a cradle of seduction may be holding the nation back from more aggressively pursuing issues around gender violence, advocates say.

by Meaghan BeatleyFeb 24, 2021

This piece was published in partnership between Foreign Policy and The Fuller Project.

This woman is fighting to save Bangladesh’s oldest brothel

The light was still dim when Monowara Begum (pictured) shuffled into her sandals and began her morning patrol. With a slight wheeze, the 44-year-old paced the alleyways, scowling behind gold-rimmed glasses as she listened for…

by Corinne Redfern and Ali AhsanFeb 19, 2021

This piece was published in partnership between The Economist’s 1843 Magazine and The Fuller Project.

Anti-human trafficking apps were meant to save lives. They’re failing

Kelvin Lim began working to raise awareness about human trafficking in 2009. He used music and organised events at schools and universities across Malaysia, sometimes accompanied by his band. Then, one day in 2016, a…

by Corinne Redfern and Emily DingFeb 16, 2021

This piece was published in partnership between WIRED and The Fuller Project.

‘I Want to Move Forward’: Student Moms Bear Costly Double Burden of Child Care Costs, Student Debt

Making progress toward reducing massive debt seems like an elusive dream for two moms who are struggling to repay mounting student loans while covering child care expenses. Experts say they are not alone.

by Jessica WashingtonFeb 8, 2021

Revealed: US Citizen Newborns Sent to Mexico Under Trump-Era Border Ban

Migrant women were sent back to Mexico within days of giving birth and without an opportunity to collect birth certificates for their U.S. citizen newborns. They were “expelled” under a policy Trump officials put in…

by Tanvi MisraFeb 5, 2021

This piece was published in partnership between the Guardian and The Fuller Project.

Sex Criminals Use Bitcoin. So Do the Police.

Cryptocurrencies offer vast potential for catching sexual predators—but it remains mostly untapped.

by Corinne Redfern and Seulki LeeJan 30, 2021

This piece was published in partnership between Foreign Policy and The Fuller Project.

‘I Want To Go Home’: Pandemic Exposes Exploitive Conditions Filipina Domestic Workers Face

Filipina women interviewed across Asia, Europe and the Middle East lost jobs or had salaries cut since the pandemic — others were subjected to physical abuse.

by Corinne RedfernJan 27, 2021

This piece was published in partnership between the Guardian and The Fuller Project. Listen to this story on the Guardian’s Today In Focus podcast.

Threat of Deportation Looms for Migrant Women Detained in Italy, Despite Rights to Legal Protection

Undocumented migrant women are cut off from critical support services inside Italy’s immigration detention center during the pandemic and are being deported despite their legal right to protection as a result.

by Corinne RedfernJan 26, 2021

This piece was published in partnership between Il Post and The Fuller Project.

Poland’s Abortion Rights Protests Lead to a Louder Call for Gender Equity

Women across Poland have been at the heart of a protest movement railing against a ruling that would ban most abortions — the country’s largest protests since the end of Communism 30 years ago. Now…

by Paulina ReiterJan 25, 2021

This piece was published in partnership between Les Glorieuses and The Fuller Project.

Could Reparations From the UK Address Gender Inequality in Barbados? The Prime Minister Thinks So.

As Covid-19 worsens the gender inequity in the Caribbean, the Barbadian prime minister is calling on the UK to pay up.

by Escher WalcottJan 15, 2021

This piece was published in partnership between gal—dem and The Fuller Project.

The Pentagon remains a battlefield for women

President-elect Joe Biden’s historic pick for Secretary of Defense dashed hopes for another first: a female head of the Pentagon.

by Courtney MabeusJan 10, 2021

This piece was published in partnership between Foreign Policy and The Fuller Project.

‘I’m scared every damn day’: In the Philippines, violence shadows trans lives

There is still no law against discrimination on the basis of gender in the Philippines, and, as a result, transgender people are subject to regular violence and abuse.

by Corinne RedfernJan 7, 2021

This piece was published in partnership between Tatler Philippines and The Fuller Project.

Pandemic crushes global supply chains, workers at both ends

The lives—and livelihoods—of two women some 10,000 miles away from each other have become linked by a global pandemic that has not only crushed one of the world’s supply chains but economies, and millions of…

by Louise DonovanDec 22, 2020

This piece was published in partnership between The Associated Press and The Fuller Project.

In a changed mindset, new Zimbabwe law offers pregnant teens the promise of education

Teen pregnancy in Zimbabwe has skyrocketed during the pandemic. But a new law — and a change in mindset — promise to keep girls in school.

by Farai Shawn Matiashe Dec 21, 2020

This piece was published in partnership between Marie Claire UK , ZimLive.com and The Fuller Project.

As India’s Credit Sector Falters, So Do Women’s Livelihoods

India’s microfinance sector promises to empower income-insecure women. But it is widening the gap between men and women’s access to opportunity.

by Mahima JainDec 13, 2020

This piece was published in partnership between the Scroll in India, in Der Spiegel in Germany and The Fuller Project.

‘Men’s Violence Will Outlive The Coronavirus’ — Push To End Global Spike In Abuse Against Women Amid the Pandemic

With half of the world’s population living under lockdown, millions of women around the world were trapped with an abusive partner.

by Louise DonovanDec 12, 2020

This piece was published in partnership between Kenya’s Nation newspaper and The Fuller Project.

‘Binary’ Choice for Detained Mothers During COVID: Family Separation or Indefinite Detention

Parents detained at an immigration center in Texas face what advocates call a “binary” choice: let the children be released alone or remain detained together and bear the threat of catching a deadly disease.

by Tanvi MisraDec 7, 2020

The Feminine Appeal of Macho Populism

While President Donald Trump’s defeat may have dealt a blow to his brand of “macho populism,” the phenomenon isn’t going away any time soon. And in many cases, it’s women themselves who are fueling it.

by Jill LangloisDec 1, 2020

This piece was published in partnership between Foreign Policy and The Fuller Project.

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