The Power of Mothers: A History of Disappearance
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In Juárez, mothers of disappeared and murdered daughters from the last two decades are following in a long tradition of Latin American mothers who have taken to the streets to protest the disappearance of their children. More »
Buses and Metros Carry Messages Against Harassment
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As women and men mobilize for International Anti-Street Harassment Week, the author, founder of Stop Street Harassment, describes growing multi-city campaigns focusing on public transit. More »
Pakistan—The Last Destination of the Stars
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The author, fresh from a family visit, reflects on how Pakistan arrived at this moment, and what the United States can do to support women and democracy there. More »
Verdict Is In on Sexual Assault in the Military
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Survivors and advocates insist on the need for a system of reporting and trying sexual assault cases independent of the chain of command, writes the author, an expert on gender-based violence. More »
The Case for Empathy—Open Hearts May Open Minds
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Expand the circle of empathy in public life, urges multimedia journalist Mary C. Curtis. More »
Futures Without Violence
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A UN Commission on the Status of Women Event Highlights Groups Acting to End Violence Against Women Around the World. More »
Witch Burnings in Papua New Guinea—in 2013!
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First delivered on "Women's Media Center Live with Robin Morgan," this "Fighting Words" commentary demands action in response to a horrifying news story reported by journalist Jo Chandler. More »
Sarai Sierra Case Dominates Turkish Media—To What End?
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Accounts of the Sierra murder investigation jumped forward from the proverbial 'third page' treatment of crimes against Turkish women, but the coverage is deeply flawed argues Alyson Neel, reporting from Istanbul. More »
Human Trafficking Bill Resurrected in Congress
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This week the Senate took care of the unfinished business of reauthorizing legislation to combat the crime of trafficking, including services for domestic victims. Now it's up to the House. More »
Dr. Vandana Shiva—The New Delhi Rape and Globalization
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Dr. Vandana Shiva, economist, environmentalist, and feminist, spoke of the public outcry in India and how the devaluing of women in a global economy set the stage for the New Delhi rape. Adapted from a conversation broadcast last month on Women's Media Center Live with Robin Morgan. More »
