If there is one area which I feel needs the most intervention on the behalf of the feminist community, I feel that it would be the sexism in the impoverished, developing nations in Africa. Although it is not often listed among the plights suffered by this region, sexism is widespread and often extreme. While this is not at all to say that the ( Read more... )

Four years ago, Canadian viewers of the Soccer World Cup were treated to colour commentary on how the Togolese might struggle with 26 Celsius heat of Northern Germany. Although sports commentary frequently has such inanities, coverage of this World Cup, in South Africa, has had more insidious issues particularly regarding the portrayal of African ( Read more... )

Three women in Namibia are suing the state for allegedly being sterilised without their informed consent after being diagnosed as HIV positive.


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Malawi's president: pardon and release gay couple


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