Women
The Palestinian director who earned a fatwa for her first film
Breaking taboos — Sex, drugs and womanhood: Maysaloun Hamoud’s new comedy, In Between, has sent shockwaves through the Middle East. Here, she explains why she felt compelled to shake up the system.
Written by: Dominique Sisley
Inside California’s all-women cannabis retreats
Ganja goddess getaways — Offering classes in yoga, painting and belly-dancing, the Ganja Goddess Getaway is a weekend haven for all female-identifying cannabis enthusiasts. We talk to Deidra, the company founder, to find out more.
Written by: Dominique Sisley
The all-women collectives revolutionising the music industry
Girls Rock — With music festivals still dominated by man-heavy lineups, a group of homegrown, DIY collectives are fighting for change.
Written by: Cady Siregar
Are left-wing sexists really worse than right?
From Where I Stand — On Saturday, Labour MP Jess Phillips declared that “well-meaning Left-wing men” were actually the “worst sexists.” Megan Nolan explains why that will never be the case.
Written by: Megan Nolan
Sylvia Plath’s visual art is celebrated in new exhibition
Uncovered treasures — The poet’s secret artistic talents are unearthed for a new show at Washington D.C’s Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.
Written by: Dominique Sisley
Celebrating the women of skateboarding, in photos
Yeah Girl — This month, Copenhagen played host to Yeah Girl – an exhibition celebrating the best female skate photographers from around the world.
Written by: Hannah Bailey
The reality of growing up as a young woman in the Gaza Strip
Meet the Gaza Girls — Stepping away from the violence and conflict, photographer and journalist Monique Jaques shifts her focus to the everyday lives of Palestinian girls.
Written by: Cristian Angeloni
Women in creative industries: It's time to take control of your working life
Women Who — Life in the creative workplace for women is tough. It's why Otegha Uwagba quit her job and launched Women Who, a community and platform for women embracing DIY in the digital age.
Written by: Briony Cartmell
The reproductive rights zine informing American women
Your body, your choice — Three young artists and activists have created an accessible and participatory publication to help women take charge of their bodies after the US election.
Written by: Marta Bausells
Capturing the power and strength of African women
Proud Women of Africa — Proud Women of Africa is a photo project by Julia Gunther that tells stories about the daily lives of remarkable women living or working in Africa.
Written by: Michael Segalov
