Singapore’s Government Wants a Conversation on ‘Women Development.’ Here’s What They Don’t Want to Talk About.

Singapore’s Government Wants a Conversation on ‘Women Development.’ Here’s What They Don’t Want to Talk About.

It’s one thing to boost “women development” — a term with echoes of a “lean in” mentality that places the onus on women to work even harder to succeed in environments predominantly catering to men — but quite another to truly challenge the patriarchy and live up to feminist principles.

Here's where efforts to end HIV in eastern and southern Africa must focus

Here's where efforts to end HIV in eastern and southern Africa must focus

The World AIDS Day commemoration of 2020 took place in the midst of a global pandemic. It served as another reminder that people are not only susceptible to pathogens, but to the political, social and economic inequities that determine vulnerability to infections.

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This isn't a very joyful Christmas. But in mourning there is strength

This isn't a very joyful Christmas. But in mourning there is strength

Let’s work together for a better world in 2021 – and a Christmas when we can truly sing of peace on Earth and good will to all people

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The Best Books Of 2020, According To Moira Forbes

As we look ahead to the new year, here are ten of the best books from female voices in 2020 that I recommend elevating to the top of a reading list if you’re seeking inspiration or comfort in the company of a great read.

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The Conservatives are pitting the white working class against black people

Racial inequality is more obvious than ever. Yet, in a clear dogwhistle, the government denies it’s even a problemLord Woolley was chair of the No 10 race disparity unit until July 2020

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Grave fears for domestic violence victims this Christmas

As the calendar clocked over into the 52nd week of the year, violence against women claimed another life.