Gisèle Pelicot’s powerful statement following landmark rape case
On Thursday, at a courthouse in Avignon, France, Dominique Pelicot was handed 20 years in prison for aggravated rape following over a decade of drugging and abusing his ex-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, and inviting over 50 men to rape her. Among the 50 co-defendants, 46 were convicted of rape, two...
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Iran delays mandatory hijab law following global outrage
The strictest law in Iran's history concerning the compulsory veil was supposed to be enacted on December 13. In a hopeful turn of events, global outrage has forced the administration to hold off on the bill's implementation. Participating in digital activism in all possible ways - only to rarely witness...
The hidden struggle of gay men in urban areas across India
In the shadows of India’s cities, a pervasive crisis of violence continues to plague gay and bisexual men, revealing deep-rooted prejudice that persists despite legal progress. In bustling metropolitan centres throughout India, a disturbing narrative of violence against gay and bisexual men is unfolding, challenging the nation’s progressive legal...
UK women less likely to receive CPR than men
A new study suggests a lack of CPR dummies modeled on women’s bodies is to blame. By all accounts, cardiac arrest is a condition that demands swift and decisive action. Every second counts. But for women who collapse in public, the timeline moves slower. A new study has built on...
Reimagining queer solidarity in India
Within the country’s LGBTQIA+ movement, marginal voices are demanding recognition because beyond the rainbow flags and celebratory marches lies a complex landscape of exclusion which challenges the very foundations of what it means to be ‘proud.’ Though the rainbow has long been a symbol of hope, unity, and diverse expression,...
When consumer choices become political statements
In a world increasingly divided by complex geopolitical tensions, consumers are showing solidarity with humanitarian causes by challenging multinational corporations. Last month, Gaza Cola – the beverage ‘with a message and a mission’ – took off in the UK. The popularity of this ‘apartheid-free’ alternative to boycotted brands among pro-Palestine supporters...
Namibia’s first openly queer candidates vie for parliamentary seats
In Namibia’s elections, two openly LGBTIQ+ candidates, Kevin Wessels and William Minnie, made history by vying for parliamentary seats. Despite not winning, their candidacies have proven the country’s inclusion and respect to human rights. 28-year-old Kevin Wessels and 22-year-old William Minnie made history a week ago as Namibia’s first openly LGBTIQ+ candidates. Representing the Republican Party and the Landless People’s Movement respectively, they had ambition to champion policies promoting equality,...
Owner of the ‘UK Nightlife’ TikTok account has been arrested
A new era of public exposure has landed us here. A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of stalking and harassment after covertly filming women on nights out and uploading the videos to TikTok and Instagram. The clips, often titled ‘Manchester nightlife’ or ‘Liverpool nightlife’ were uploaded daily, and featured women walking around the city unaware they were being filmed. Despite garnering millions of views, the account remained active for months...
Why are ecosystems in west India vanishing?
As developers commodify pristine landscapes to meet the growing demand for luxury coastal living in Goa, the state faces an environmental reckoning that threatens not only its natural heritage, but the survival of its delicate ecological balance. Long celebrated for its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture, the picturesque coastal state of Goa is facing an environmental catastrophe that extends far beyond the widespread issue of overtourism. As controversies...
Confronting the political weaponisation of transgender issues
In the charged landscape of modern global politics, where culture wars often overshadow human rights, the transgender community’s struggle reveals deep-rooted systemic inequalities. Political campaigns and electoral systems worldwide continue to marginalise transgender communities, reflecting complex layers of social, economic, and political discrimination. What was once a marginal discussion has become a way to generate votes. In America, the Trump campaign’s unprecedented $29 million investment in advertisements targeting...
