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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.

How are women and minorities affected by militarism, patriarchy, unstable neighbouring countries and Islam in Pakistan? Hille Hanso interviewed Uzma Yakoob.

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.

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.

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.

War often perpetuates traditional norms and stereotypes. What is the current situation in Ukraine for those who do not fit in?

We must condemn all wars and treat people seeking refuge from war in a much more humane and dignified manner.

Hille Hanso talked to Maryna Shevtsova, a Ukrainian scholar, feminist and activist, about the history of the feminist movement in Ukraine and the war.

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.

A quick picture analysis of how the Estonian media presents women and men and maintains and produces gender norms.

Transgender people in Estonia describe their experience with outdated regulation and procedure for gender recognition, the communication problems of a leading specialist and adherence to stereotypes.

We decided to organise Kaunas Pride as it was something that we had hoped would happen for quite some time.

The President of Turkey recently signed a decree withdrawing Turkey from the Council of Europe's Convention on Violence against Women.

Nika Nazarova's lovely cartoon is about internalised misogyny, or the desire not to be like other girls, and the journey from self-loathing to optimism.

Women are more affected by the impacts of climate change than men. But given the chance, they can play a big part in finding solutions to fight it.

France has been historically in resistance to such structural inequality and has been attached to its social system with retirement, unemployment, social security, “intermittent” status, but the recent governments have been under the same neoliberal influences. So, we are trying to hold on! 

Celebrate the weekend of International Women's Day on March 7th with us! Reading group discussion, lecture on vegan feminism, yoga workshop and party!

Arguing that feminism has achieved its goal, that it’s a relic of the past; now that women are clearly liberated from the regressive misogyny of pre-Industrial family and social organization, there is no use nor need for it to exist today. 

On Saturday, 2.11.2019 the first Estonian feminist forum was held in Tallinn. Equal rights supporters recognized that a caring society could only be built by listening and involving all different groups.

Annija Sprīvule and Anete Biteniece are educators and activists from Latvia who want to remind activists about the importance of self-care.

You can support Estonia’s first-ever feminist forum on Hooandja crowdfunding platform.

Jaana Davidjants thinks if there is a great craving to compliment someone for their looks, then it's entirely possible to do so without having to resort to sexism.

Non-binary people have existed for centuries in many different cultures: Two-Spirit Native Americans, French Polynesian Māhū, Indonesian Bugis, etc. That doesn’t necessarily make it a good (or bad) thing, but a thing nevertheless, far from a mere fad invented by young white westerners.

All this, while there are other constructive non-sexist, non-racist projects that can help with preserving and propagating our national cultures more effectively.