Society / Feminism

Activists in countries where abortion is heavily restricted are providing pills, information and support to help people end unwanted pregnancies outside of medical settings and on the margins of the law. These networks have evolved into a transnational feminist movement for self-managed abortion and are paving the way for liberation, writes Naomi Braine.

As Argentina’s far-right President Javier Milei hovers a chainsaw over abortion rights, feminists are mobilizing to defend the landmark 2020 law. Natalie Alcoba reports.

The global trend towards liberalizing abortion is being overshadowed by a newly emboldened anti-rights movement that wants to erode bodily autonomy. Bethany Rielly learns how feminist movements are organizing to put abortion back in the hands of the people – and keep it there.

5 reasons why debt is a feminist issue. Words by Amy Hall

In spite of the overwhelming odds against them, a spirit of feminist resistance exists among Afghanistan’s girls and women. Jen Ross reports.

Ethical and political dilemmas abound these days. Seems like we’re all in need of a New Internationalist perspective. Enter stage: Agony Uncle.

An iconic self-portrait by South African photographer Lebo Thoka.

Indigenous feminists in Guatemala encourage women to speak out against male violence, and to heal and defend themselves as they defend their ancestral territory. Frauke Decoodt listens to their stories of resistance.

Nilanjana Bhowmick reacts to the 'unease' expressed by Indian men in today's #MeToo era.

Dalia Gebrial and Thomas Jeffrey Miley go head to head on this complex and topical issue. Illustrations by Kate Copeland.

The whataboutery being directed towards the #MeToo movement is nothing new – feminists have experienced backlashes before, writes Kate Smurthwaite.

Hussein Kesvani reports on how young Muslim women are using social media to create a safe space to self-educate and share ideas.

Renowned US feminist Cynthia Enloe reveals how patriarchy is adapted and sustained by its adherents – knowledge which is essential to challenging it

Kate Smurthwaite has an idea for how men can truly be feminist.

Chris Brazier looks back at what NI was covering three decades ago.

By Kate Smurthwaite.

Bloggers, activists and artists share their favourite books.

Ikamara Larasi dismantles one-sided caricatures of black women in pop culture.

What can different generations of feminists learn from one another? Leading Indian grassroots activist and author, 68-year-old Kamla Bhasin, connects with 16-year-old Londoner Lilinaz Evans, co-founder of the Twitter Youth Feminist Army. Facilitated by Hannah Pool.

From empowerment-lite to love-jihad, Rahila Gupta explores the perils of hijacked feminist agendas.