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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.

  • Print
  • 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.

  • Photography
  • Michael Segalov

Celebrating female graffiti artists around the world

Girl Power — Taking a stand against prejudice, being a woman, travelling around the world, spraying her name and not getting caught; Girl Power is an autobiographical film about Sany, a Czech graffiti artist, and a celebration of other female street artists from around the globe.

  • Art
  • Michael Segalov

Capturing the strength of Canada's indigenous women

Strong, resilient, beautiful — The family members of Canada's missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, captured by Canadian photographer Jon Adaskin.

  • Photography
  • Khadija Ahmed

Confidently tattooed and unapologetically Muslim

'YES, I'm a fully tatted Muslim' — Kendyl Noor Aurora is a fully tattooed head-scarf wearing Muslim woman, and she isn't afraid to practice her faith while embracing her love of getting inked.

  • Culture
  • Khadija Ahmed

Female pro-skater Lacey Baker on winning the second time around

Timing is everything — Lacey Baker might be one of a small group of female pro-skaters, but that doesn't make the grind any easier in the male dominated scene. After coming fourth last year, Hannah Bailey catches up with Lacey as she takes top spot in this year's Street League Skateboarding women’s competition.

  • Skate
  • Hannah Bailey

The women riding to freedom in Afghanistan

No limits — Despite widespread corruption, violence and traditionally oppressive views, the girls and women of Afghanistan are cycling their way out of inequality. Author, activist and cyclist Shannon Galpin has been with them every step of the way.

  • Bike
  • Steven Turner

The all-girl hip-hop label taking on the boys and killing it

Welcome to Peach House — Redefining what it means to be a woman in the male-dominated music industry, Blimes Brixton and her Los Angeles girl gang have been making waves with their independent label, Peach House.

  • Hip Hop
  • Ella Sadie Guthrie

The photographer stripping away the stigma around the burkini

Going beneath the veil — Photographer Melina Papageorgiou’s Burkini series challenges how Muslim women are represented and the stereotypes perpetuated about the Middle East.

  • Photography
  • Alex King

Why do so many girls lie about starting their periods?

Beneath the surface — Adolescence is rarely easy. A heady mix of hormones, exams and new experiences make the world a daunting yet exciting place. Pressure to fit in hits like never before, but when it comes to hitting puberty, timing is pretty much out of your control. Rachel Grace Almeida takes a look at why so many girls lie about starting their periods, and what this says about the pressures on young women today.

  • Activism
  • Rachel Grace Almeida

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