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The key is identifying gender-based violence in villages early, together with counselling services at the lowest levels and support by ASHAs. This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center 
Women of colour continue to be mistaken for one another in the media and beyond.
When Odette Juimo contested the municipal elections of Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, in 2020, she made history. As a blind woman entering the realms of politics at the local level, she re-wrote the rules of political participation for people with disability.
I have come to the conclusion that to stop the widespread of rape and violence against women and children, we must keep raising awareness and help people recognize that a child's mental well-being is more crucial than preserving family ties or religious convictions. TW: Discussion of rape and sexual violence.
There’s no question that the consumption of news plays a huge role in our lives, but a new study shows that how women engage with traditional media is shifting. 
The feisty co-founder of Rappler.com - a news website devoted to covering the more pernicious aspects of former President of the Philippines Duterte's regime - reflects on her life and career.
In light of the result of the Voice referendum, leading Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) consultant and founder of Nganya, Dixie Crawford explains why RAPs are more vital than ever.
The use of trigger and content warnings is widespread. But new evidence suggests that they might be counter-productive in what they're trying to achieve, or even irrelevant to the aim of reducing distress in readers. So, should we use them or not?
Two Palestinian-Australian women generously took the time with Missing Perspectives to shed light on the harrowing everyday reality for our country’s Palestinian community.

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