Women
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.
Written by: 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.
Written by: 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.
Written by: 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.
Written by: 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.
Written by: 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.
Written by: 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.
Written by: 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.
Written by: Rachel Grace Almeida
Every Player Counts: Celebrating women in football
Game changing pictures — There’s gritty energy in abundance to be found the world of women’s football, but too often it’s overlooked. Footballer and photographer Flora Maclean has had enough of being ignored - her latest solo exhibition, ‘Every Player Counts’, features women’s clubs from across the UK with an all-inclusive ethos.
Written by: Saoirse O'Leary
Glastonbury 2016 will have its first ever women-only venue
A woman's revolutionary clubhouse — Glastonbury is set to launch its first woman only venue, when the UK’s largest music festival kicks off later this month. The Sisterhood champions itself as a space run by and for women, as reports of assault and harassment continue to rise. But do we need a safe space at such a politically aware festival?
Written by: Saoirse O'Leary
