Spiked drink at the bar. Two experiences
The article was written with the aim of talking about sexual crimes in Estonia, more specifically about the danger of date rape. The article explains what to do if you suspect that you or your friend may have been drugged, and also shares information where to seek help.The story draws attention to the fact that foreigners in Estonia are in a particularly vulnerable state. Apart from the locals, they should also better understand what sexual violence and rape are and be able to react effectively if necessary. Two people share their experience and a comment from a police representative is attached. The article is published in both Estonian and English.
Uzma Yakoob: Pakistani feminism is secular, diverse and inclusive
How are women and minorities affected by militarism, patriarchy, unstable neighbouring countries and Islam in Pakistan? Hille Hanso interviewed Uzma Yakoob.
I did not consent to this. #MeToo story
It is a story of a young woman temporarily living and working in Estonia, who points out several urgent issues about sexual justice in Estonia.
Have you ever heard of „Gayropa“?
American political scientist Kevin Snow, who worked as a researcher in Estonia, analyzes the geographical identity of Eastern Europe, more specifically, the role of rhetoric based on geographical identity in discussions of the rights of LGBT+ people. Considering that Estonia is located on the border of Europe where there is a war going on, this issue is particularly important here.
Anti-war activist Lölja Nordic: Russian people who stand against the war risk everything they have
Some activists have had to leave Russia because they have been prosecuted for activism and have not had the opportunity to hide somewhere in Russia.
Do wars have a sexual orientation? On the Russian invasion, LGBTQ rights and civil society resistance in Ukraine
War often perpetuates traditional norms and stereotypes. What is the current situation in Ukraine for those who do not fit in?
Wars do not stand in isolation from each other, they are linked by violent structures
We must condemn all wars and treat people seeking refuge from war in a much more humane and dignified manner.
Ukrainian feminist activist Maryna Shevtsova: All women’s rights organisations have switched to emergency mode
Hille Hanso talked to Maryna Shevtsova, a Ukrainian scholar, feminist and activist, about the history of the feminist movement in Ukraine and the war.
How to keep an activist healthy?
Spending time together in nature helped us to break out of everyday life and that in a safe atmosphere with people who share similar values.
Swedish Gender Photographer Spends One Week Consuming Estonian Media
A quick picture analysis of how the Estonian media presents women and men and maintains and produces gender norms.
A non-transparent system and assessment specialists, i.e. how the Estonian state treats transgender people
Transgender people in Estonia describe their experience with outdated regulation and procedure for gender recognition, the communication problems of a leading specialist and adherence to stereotypes.
Kaunas Pride organizers: we do not want to hide, live in fear or conform to standards imposed on us
We decided to organise Kaunas Pride as it was something that we had hoped would happen for quite some time.