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Women do not suffer oppression by accident. The systems that harm us—misogyny, gynophobia, sexism, and patriarchy—are built into society, shaping the way women are treated, valued, and controlled. These systems …

As an advocate, you become familiar with the careful way that a woman tells you her story. She’s testing your waters. Are you safe? Are you judgmental? Is your mind …

So women all over the globe started telling truths around violence, abuse, and sexual harassment. The next thing you know it became taboo for women to speak truth. Well whaddya …

Survivors Deserve to Speak the Truth Survivors of abuse, assault, and violence have long been silenced—by shame, by fear, by systems that prioritize the comfort of abusers over the dignity …

Conversations about safety, consent, and boundaries are vital, yet there is a community that often gets overlooked: asexual individuals. Asexuality is not simply the absence of sexual attraction—it is a …

Black women said “no” and the burning crosses came out in force. Social media was lit up! Holding the torches were males of all ‘identities’. Who even knew they could …

Political leaders must prioritize the rights women need in our own right—not just the ones tied to men. Yes, women must have the right to make our own medical decisions. …

Women and children are often told—explicitly and implicitly—that their boundaries don’t matter. That they should bend, break, or erase them altogether for the comfort of others. That they should make …

 If you have been called “hateful” because you stand up for your own safety, maybe you can relate to this video clip and the life and perhaps at least some …

    Her: I need a protective order. Judge: Did he actually say that he would kill you? Her:  Well….no but he said, “That’s okay I will take care of …