Stopping Traffic
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The worldwide child sex industry has set up shop in the United States. Mary Ann Swissler asked advocates what it would take to stop it. More »
Women of the Roundtable
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A discussion in Washington, D.C., last week brought together women representing the necessary elements to drive forward the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security. More »
When “Jane” Comes Marching Home Again
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In May the Army began a new Defense Department policy that will open an additional 14,000 positions for women. Will we be ready for them when they come home? More »
WMC Women Under Siege Project Director on BBC World Service To Discuss UK Anti-Conflict-Rape Effort
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Lauren Wolfe, director of Women's Media Center's Women Under Siege project, speaks to BBC World Service on the UK's new initiative against sexual violence in conflict. More »
Video: Lauren Wolfe On “Global Journalist” To Discuss Journalists and Sexualized Attacks
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Lauren Wolfe, director of Women's Media Center's Women Under Siege project, appeared on Global Journalist Radio with David Reed, alongside NPR correspondent Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson, to discuss the under-reported problem of sexual violence against journalists. More »
Conservative Media Misrepresents House Version of VAWA
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In the wake of the House passing a version of the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization that excludes immigrants, Native Americans and LGTB women, of course Fox News and others are painting their protection as unnecessary. More »
The Feminicide Debate
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The author, who has been researching feminicide for the past three years, explores how language—the use of a term—can affect resources and state policies in fighting violence in Juárez, Mexico. More »
