Reports
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Reports
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Meet Arora Akanksha who, at 34, is running to be the first ever female U.N. Secretary General
She's also the youngest ever to run and the first known candidate to challenge an incumbent.
By Ally Head
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Why women are often right to be scared of the police
Shocking new figures revealing the Metropolitan Police's record of violence against women have added to the air of mistrust left by Sarah Everard’s death. Lizzy Dening argues how the system isn't working and why sweeping changes need to happen fast
By Lizzy Dening
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Why we're still saying sorry more than men - and what to do about it
Sorry about this but we officially can't stop apologising. Robyn D’Arcy analyses why this has far-reaching consequences in all spheres of our lives. Sorry not sorry...
By Maria Coole
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#StopAsianHate: Everything to know about the movement, and how to show your support
By Ally Head
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Syrian girls are facing worsening sexual violence and barriers to education as a result of COVID-19
Children living both inside and outside of Syria are facing increased levels of gender-based violence, barriers to education and inequality thanks to coronavirus.
By Ally Head
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These women were at Sarah Everard's vigil and this is what they want you to know
As the vigils, protests and political fallout continues following Sarah Everard's shocking death and the distressing scenes at the Clapham Common vigil, three young women explain what it felt like to be there and the physical and psychological impact it has had on them
By Maria Coole
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This International Women's Day, we ask why feminism is still making people angry
From suffragettes to the politics of #MeToo, Anna-Marie Crowhurst celebrates 21st century activism reclaimed by a new generation, but asks: why are some people still so upset about equality for women?
By Maria Coole
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Catcalling is not a compliment - it’s time to make it a crime
Not even a pandemic has stopped Evie Hairsine from being publicly harassed. The student campaigner and founder of Our Bodies Our Streets, tells her shocking story and why street harassment should be illegal
By Maria Coole
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Saving the girls from FGM: Inside the African village that finally rejected it
Ahead of International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM on Saturday 6th February, we consider how deeply rooted the practice has been in Guinean culture for centuries – and meet the southeastern village proudly taking a stand against it.
By Marie Claire
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'I was only 24 and had no symptoms' - read one woman's shocking cervical cancer diagnosis
This Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, read Stephanie Varden's powerful story - from chemo to seemingly having the all-clear
By Olivia Adams
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23,000 young people face homelessness this Christmas – here's how you can help with Centrepoint
This Christmas, Marie Claire has joined forces with Centrepoint to bring to light the homelessness crisis among young women.
By Marie Claire
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In a changed mindset, new Zimbabwe law offers pregnant teens the promise of education
With the economic fallout of COVID-19 contributing to skyrocketing rates of teenage pregnancy in Zimbabwe, a new law has been ushered in to protect the education of the young women affected.
By Marie Claire
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What it's really like to be a 24-year-old model…And HIV positive
To mark World AIDS Day, we spoke to 24-year-old model, art student and beauty queen Horcelie Sinda, who was diagnosed as HIV Positive as a child. This is her story...
By Olivia Adams
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COVID-19 Global Diaries: 'How my all-female, HIV-positive health workers are fighting two epidemics
It's World Aids Day 2020 and In Mozambique there are 2.2m people living with HIV, which is why Ilda Kuleba, country director of mothers2mothers, is on mission to protect those most at risk from coronavirus
By Niamh McCollum
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Activists speak out on International Day of the Girl: 'Don’t let anyone destroy your future'
From across the globe, six fearless female activists taking a stand against gender inequality and working for a safer, fairer future talk to Marie Claire
By Maria Coole
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'As long as Black women are involved, real change will come'
In honour of Black History Month, British New York political commentator and businesswoman Lola Adesioye, explains why 2020 is the year for positive change - and how black women are leading the charge
By Niamh McCollum
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'I’m terrified of the eviction ban being lifted as I could lose my home’
As the government's eviction ban comes to an end, 1.7m renters risk being forced out of their homes. We spoke to mum-of-four Emma, who opened up about how it feels to be facing eviction in the midst of a pandemic
By Niamh McCollum
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Meet the young women using lockdown to tackle climate change
Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, inspiring young women from across the UK have been using lockdown to fight climate change from home. Here's what they have to say...
By Niamh McCollum
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I May Destroy You: sexual assault survivors have a few things to say
I May Destroy You, Michaela Coel's extraordinary drama of the year, has triggered many to speak out about their traumatic experiences. Lizzy Dening asks survivors what they want you to know – and how to help
By Lizzy Dening
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Why are so many of us turning to psychics for answers in lockdown?
Craving a bit of mystic healing in the midst of all this uncertainty? You're not the only one...
By Niamh McCollum
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Meet the Cambodian dads raising the next generation of female-leaders
Round-the-clock contract work and full-time farm management leaves many parents in Cambodia unable to kick back and play with their kids. So local communities within Siem Reap have established Father Groups to encourage dads to take an active role in early childcare - this is how they're shaking up new paradigms of parenthood
By Niamh McCollum
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World Refugee Day: girls tell us their vision for the future
150 girls caught up in humanitarian crises around the world reveal what change they want to see
By Olivia Adams
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Refugee Week 2020: 'Lebanon’s pandemic has abated, but refugees face new dangers'
Yasmin Kayali, co-founder of Basmeh and Zeitooneh charity, explains how she's ensuring fellow Syrians survive lockdown and prepare for an uncertain future
By Maria Coole
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Stalking victims speak out: 'It's time to take us seriously and save our lives'
Stalking devastates many lives and as MPs call for a register to monitor stalkers, the mother of murdered 24-year-old Alice Ruggles and Claire*, who has been stalked for 16 years talk to Marie Claire
By Lizzy Dening
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'Dear Italy: As the world cries for equality, your racist scars must be healed'
An exhausted and emotional Chidozie Obasi reflects on his homeland, racism and why change is happening far too slowly
By Marie Claire
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Covid-19 Global Diaries: 'I'm a refugee in London and people like me are dying'
Fleeing persecution in Nigeria, Yetunde James arrived in the UK with dreams of a new and safe life. But coronavirus has taken her friends, put her life in danger and her plans to build a bright future on hold
By Maria Coole
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'In Brazil it feels wrong to stay at home with everything that is going on'
For many people in Brazil, social distancing at home means potentially being killed by police. As the country's rate of coronavirus hits headlines, Brazilian journalist Nana Soares explains why those of us with privilege have a moral obligation to speak out and support those being victimised during the pandemic
By Marie Claire