Writings
Disability And TFGBV: A Call For More Research And Support For Women And Girls With Disabilities In The Fight Against Online Harassment
TFGBV can have negative impacts on any woman, but the impact it can have on those with disabilities is unique. Disability manifests in a large variety of ways, and each individual has their own needs and ways of meeting them. For many people, this includes technology. As diverse as disability is, the ways in which technology is utilized by women and girls with disabilities are just as wide ranging.
A Spotlight on Gender Based Violence in Migration
This think-piece delves into the relationship between migration and GBV, aiming to shed light on how GBV propels migration, manifests en route, and persists upon arrival at new destinations. It critically examines how gender, intertwined with various socio-economic factors, influences the prevalence and forms of violence experienced by women on the move.
A Sliding Scale: An Assessment of Abortion Rights in The Americas
Over the past few years, the status of abortion rights in countries in North and South America have changed radically as many have advanced abortion rights while others have taken them away.
Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls: Exploring Funding for Women and Girls with Disabilities
Humanitarian crises, climate change and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) have been demonstrated to have an uniquely adverse impact on women and girls with disabilities. While support comes in many forms, it’s clear that in most areas needs are not being met.
Feminist Practices to Integrate Women and Girls with Disabilities in Humanitarian Response
We know that women and girls with disabilities face additional risks for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and mortality during times of conflict. The question now becomes, what can those responding to humanitarian crises do to mitigate these risks? And what does a feminist response look like?
Centering Women and Girls with Disabilities in Humanitarian Crisis
Centering women and girls with disabilities in humanitarian crisis is a crucial need in emergencies and disasters. To better center women and girls with disabilities, we need to look at intersectionality.
Roe vs. Wade: Global Implications for Reproductive Rights
On May 2, a leaked document showed that SCOTUS is perilously close to overturning Roe v Wade, the ruling that protects the right to abortion. While it’s important to note nothing has been legally codified yet, all indications suggest it is highly likely Roe v Wade will be overturned.
Unpacking the Intersection Between Gender-Based Violence and Climate Change
“We have to understand that climate change affects women in ways that negatively impact their health and well-being in ways that men are not affected.”
Young feminists working globally to end violence against women and girls: key challenges and ways forward
“Drawing on our own experience as young feminists to prevent and address VAWG in a patriarchal world, we see ourselves as walking a tightrope.”