Upcoming Event: How Rape Hurts All of Us What: NOW NYC is hosting an event that discusses rape and how it hurts all women, the discussion is led by a panel of activists, authors and survivors. The group investigates how stereotypes about rape increase the epidemic of the violent crime and impact the way a survivor reaches justice. When: Wednesday 9/14/2011 6:00 pm Where: The lecture is located at Pace University Lecture Hall ... Read More

Big changes for women are happening in the Middle East right now! Tunisia, who has been a leader for women's rights in that region, have a new electoral system in the works. This means that in the months to come, the women of Tunisia may just get a chance to vote and run as candidates along side the men. In April, the electoral commission established to make rules for the upcoming October assembly elections. Political parties are to ... Read More

  Permanent Wave kicks off their feminist performance series this Super Bowl Sunday at 8pm at Death by Audio in Brooklyn. There will be music, poetry, art, and baked goods (vegan and non-vegan). This is a benefit for the Center Against Domestic Violence in Brooklyn, and the theme of the event is Relationship Violence. Both show-goers and performers will have a chance to engage in activities relating to awareness and activism! ... Read More

…Or what should have been seen as such, but...no, not so much for Ye Haiyan. The single mother, sex worker and activist has been detained by Chinese authorities for the organization of a mass protest of people carrying red umbrellas, banners, petitions, all promoting legalization of prostitution. According to non-profit publication  The China Development Brief, this protest was a first for China.It seems that the last anyone has ... Read More