Around The World in 5

Against all odds, love thrives. This week, Document Women gathered stories on love; in the face of religion, incarceration, for womankind and for ambition. United States of America As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close and Muslims prepare to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, LGBTQ Muslims say they often feel left out, ostracized or…

ByDocument WomenMay 1, 20220Comments

Around The World In 5

This week, Governments and individuals have turned their sights on protecting women and curbing sexual violence. Document Women has gathered five stories from around the world. Haiti TW: sexual violence Since the assassination of the president in 2021, sexually violent crimes have spiked in Haiti. Last year, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said…

ByDocument WomenApril 24, 20220Comments

Around The World In 5

This week, the world plastered messages of love and affirmations across our screens. Document Women has gathered stories from around the world on love, safety and women's agency. Global A BBC investigation this week revealed that women's intimate pictures were being shared to harass, shame and blackmail them on a massive scale,…

ByDocument WomenFebruary 20, 20220Comments

Around The World In 5

This week, Document Women has gathered stories from around the globe in honour of womens' efforts at the frontlines of disease, social welfare and war. Global This week was the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day to celebrate women and girls’ innovation and accomplishments, as well as call for their full…

ByDocument WomenFebruary 13, 20220Comments

Everyday Feminism

Enjoying Rap Music As A Feminist

Rap music, through the years, has shaped and impacted black culture in numerous ways. It has served as a tool for spurring social awareness and political consciousness, and its influence is undeniable in shaping black communities around the world, particularly the black American community. In 2018, according to RollingStone, nearly a quarter of…

ByDocument WomenFebruary 11, 20220Comments

Iconic Women

Mona Eltahawy

Mona Eltahawy is considered one of the most radical feminists from the middle east. The freelance Egyptian-American journalist and social commentator are based in New York City. She has written essays and op-eds for publications worldwide on Egypt and the Islamic world, on topics including women's issues and Muslim political and social affairs. Her pieces…

ByDocument WomenFebruary 10, 20220Comments

Around The World In 5

This week, Document Women has gathered stories from across the globe covering women's safety. Canada Since December 2020, there have been multiple attacks against Muslim women in Edmonton. Most recently, a woman was attacked near a northeast Edmonton mosque on New Year’s Day. Photographer Faisa Omer is drawing attention to Islamophobia and gendered racism…

ByDocument WomenFebruary 6, 20220Comments

Around The World In 5

This week, Document Women has gathered stories concerning the welfare of women home and abroad, past and present. Sudan This week, Sudanese women's rights campaigner Amira Osman was detained in a raid. According to her sister Amani Osman, about 15 armed, masked men wearing civilian clothes abducted Osman after storming her house in Khartoum late…

ByDocument WomenJanuary 30, 20220Comments

Around The World In 5

This week, Document Women has gathered stories about women continuously seeking safety for themselves and their communities, as well as breaking free from patriarchal roles. United kingdom The British government is trying to tackle digital abuse with the passing of its landmark Online Safety Bill. In the legislation, a “duty of care” responsibility has been…

ByDocument WomenJanuary 23, 20220Comments

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Ganiyah Sani

When Nigerians think of fashion and visual art, they think of places like Lagos, Benin, Abuja and other cities. Ganiyah Sani is changing that narrative with Gazelle creative and KAFART(Kaduna Fashion and Arts Exhibition) founded in 2019 the organisations were made to promote the fashion and arts scene in Kaduna and Northern Nigeria. Two exhibitions…

ByDocument WomenJanuary 19, 20220Comments

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Around The World in 5

Around The World In 5

Around The World In 5

Around The World In 5

Enjoying Rap Music As A Feminist

Mona Eltahawy

Around The World In 5

Around The World In 5

Around The World In 5

Ganiyah Sani

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