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WMC News & Features
April 29, 2020 | Lauren Wolfe | Gender-based violence, Girls, Online harassment, Violence against women
Unexpected pandemic effect: Child abuse proliferates online

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a massive surge in child abuse material being uploaded, according to a story from the Fuller Project for International Reporting co-published with the UK Telegraph.

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September 19, 2018 | Aviva Stahl | Disability, Education, Girls, WMC Loreen Arbus Journalism Program
Gender inequality’s latest victim: Women and girls with autism

For years, autism in women and girls has been overlooked and underdiagnosed.

WMC News & Features
July 12, 2018 | Emily Wilson | Feminism, Girls
Rad Girls Can

A new book shines a spotlight on extraordinary young women.

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April 12, 2018 | Aviva Stahl | Body image and body standards, Girls
Student forced to cover nipples with Band-Aids organizes #bracott

On April 2, Lizzy Martinez, 17, was pulled from her fifth-period class at Braden River High School, in Bradenton, Florida and sent to the dean’s office—because her nipples were allegedly “distracting” other students.

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September 20, 2017 | Rebecca McCray | Gender-based violence, Girls, Health, Violence against women
Survey reveals world policymakers are woefully unaware of progress of women’s rights

As world leaders descend on New York City this week for the United Nations General Assembly, one group has released a report that exposes a frightening lack of government knowledge of how the rights of women are progressing in various countries.

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September 06, 2016 | Erin Siegal McIntyre | Education, Girls
School sexual harassment: Underreported and ignored

Sexual harassment is alarmingly widespread in middle schools and high schools, with serious consequences for students. But the problem isn't getting enough attention or research.

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March 29, 2016 | Elsa Sjunneson-Henry | Arts and culture, Disability, Girls, Media, WMC Loreen Arbus Journalism Program
"Switched at Birth" breaks the mold in depiction of deaf characters

The TV show, which is about to begin its last season, has been a very surprising source for authentic portrayals of people with disabilities.

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March 22, 2016 | Susan Buttenwieser | Disability, Girls, Violence against women, WMC Loreen Arbus Journalism Program
Women’s incarceration: Frequent starting point is childhood abuse

The number of women in prison has been increasing at nearly double the rate of men. Advocates—including formerly incarcerated women—are taking a closer look at the reasons, and what can be done to stem the tide.

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January 21, 2016 | Hilary Weaver | Education, Feminism, Girls
Sexist school dress codes can be changed

How one middle school’s students and administrators worked together to create a gender-neutral dress code.

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November 20, 2013 | Jamia Wilson | Arts and culture, Girls
Where Are All the Young Feminists? Meet the Girls of Generation Now
In the midst of media-perpetuated victim-blaming surrounding the highly publicized sexual assaults and cyberbullying young women have suffered from Maryville to Steubenville, a group of New York City teens are using theatre to raise awareness and take a stand against slut-shaming in schools.
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October 16, 2013 | Emily Wilson | Girls, International
A Unique Film From Saudi Arabia
Haifaa Al-Mansour reflects on her new feature film, Wadjda; the unusual challenges involved in making it; and the impact of telling a story from the perspective of a ten-year-old girl in Saudi Arabia.
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April 22, 2013 | Annamarie Till | Arts and culture, Girls, Sports
B-Girl Event Celebrates Women in Hip Hop
In San Diego last month, b-girls and graffiti artists danced and painted their way into what is generally an all-male world.
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April 01, 2013 | Ellen Sweet | Arts and culture, Education, Girls, International, Media
Mentoring the Next Generation of Writers
Girls Write Now, in the midst of its annual CHAPTERS readings now in New York City, sponsors pairings that can seem at first surprising via its afterschool arts program.
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March 29, 2013 | Shazia Z. Rafi | Economy, Education, Girls, International, Politics, Race/Ethnicity, Religion, Violence against women
Pakistan—The Last Destination of the Stars
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.
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February 15, 2013 | Mary Ann Swissler | Girls, International, Politics, Violence against women
Human Trafficking Bill Resurrected in Congress
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.
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February 05, 2013 | Adora Svitak | Feminism, Girls, Media
New Girl(s)—Looking for the Allure in Feminism
The author, who delivered WMC's Girls' State of the Union Message last year, explains why image counts when appealing to teens and young women.
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December 24, 2012 | Jennifer Mattson | Arts and culture, Feminism, Girls, International, Violence against women
The Year 2012 Is Reflected in "Emotional Creature"
Eve Ensler's latest play on the inner lives of girls treats topical concerns for feminists today throughout the world.
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December 19, 2012 | Robin Morgan | Education, Girls, Media, Politics, Violence against women
The Longest, Darkest Night of the Year
This commentary on gun violence will be featured on Women's Media Center Live with Robin Morgan on Saturday, December 22, at 11 AM ET on CBS radio 1580 in the Washington, D.C., area and streaming from WMCLive.com.
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November 16, 2012 | Kristal Brent Zook | Education, Girls, Violence against women
Of Fantasy Sluts and Real-Life Survivors
In fighting sexual violence, says the author, school administrators need to be proactive and help the students themselves change the cultural environment.
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November 13, 2012 | Amanda Quraishi | Arts and culture, Feminism, Girls, Media
Girls Impact the World Film Festival—A Forum for Social Change
A four-women collaboration hopes to harness the creativity of young women around the world, empowering them to address concerns central to their lives.
WMC News & Features
October 11, 2012 | Adora Svitak | Education, Feminism, Girls, Media
Why Teens’ Attitudes Matter
WMC contest winner Adora Svitak today delivers the Girls’ State of the Union Message at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Here she investigates what teens really think about sex.
WMC News & Features
September 27, 2012 | Kathryn Olson | Education, Girls, Health, Sports
America’s Girls Need Sports
At a time of shrinking budgets for school and college sports programs, the CEO of the Women's Sports Foundation reminds us that sports are girls' toolkit for success.
WMC News & Features
September 20, 2012 | Emily Wilson | Arts and culture, Girls, International, Media, Religion
Filmmaker Explores India's Complex Identity
In "The World Before Her," Nisha Pahuja looks at the extremes of India's evolving notions of gender.
WMC News & Features
August 13, 2012 | Kali Villarosa | Girls, International, Media, Race/Ethnicity, Sports
In Awe of Teen Olympians
The author, herself a young athlete, wonders how the young Olympians can accomplish so much with everybody in the world looking on—and commenting on their every move.
WMC News & Features
August 10, 2012 | Amy DePaul | Arts and culture, Girls, Media
Feel Like Letting Your Geek Flag Fly?
Previously male-dominated pursuits relating to science and technology are increasingly the domain of proudly geeky women, who are gathering in Seattle for a one-of-a-kind convention.

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