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Women’s Day: time to gaze beyond the mirror
On 8th of March (and always) we invite you to focus on intersectionality and think about how the plight of other marginalized groups affects us all.
Health decisions are made with trans people, not instead of them
When healthcare workers wear the white uniform, the white should symbolize healing, but it also represents potential barriers to healthcare.
Human trafficking prevention: what you need to know as a sex worker in Estonia, a personal story
The article, based on a personal story, clarifies the status of sex work and its facilitation in the Estonian legal system.
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.
World
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Recognition to regression: protecting transgender rights ended in striking down self-perceived gender identity and its expression in Pakistan
Pakistani human rights activist Uzma Yakoob writes about the biggest victories and losses of the Pakistani trans community over the past decade.
How Vienna focused on gender in urban planning
Stefanie Blümel looks at how the city of Vienna has attempted to become more inclusive by applying gender mainstreaming in its urban planning processes.
Member of the Icelandic parliament: the consent law gives us a chance to reform education and our mentality
In 2018, Iceland’s parliament passed an affirmative sexual consent law which states that sex without free and clearly communicated consent is rape.
Moldovian city planner Constanța Dohotaru: Our cities are patriarchy cut in stone!
Constanța Dohotaru about rampant Russian propaganda in Moldova, the situation of women, minorities and refugees, and urban planning, which is heavily biased towards the needs of men.
Culture
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Creative contest for feminist merch
We are looking for memes and designed slogans that can be printed either as stickers or printed on clothing, by October 17, 2023.
Constellations: a graphic novel about growing up transgender, and addiction. Interview with author Kate Glasheen
American comics artist Kate Glasheen presented in Haapsalu, Estonia, their graphic novel Constellations about growing up transgender in Troy, NY.
Call for art works on sexual consent
How to depict bodily autonomy? What kind of sexual revolution is needed in today's society?
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.