The premise that sex work is inherently and inevitably high risk leads to a lack of support for legal reform. Barbarella Karpinski argues that danger is structured and sustained by law, stigma and urban planning.
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Women are at the forefront of struggles in Balochistan, a province in Pakistan that has long struggled for self-determination. Peter Boyle speaks to Sammi Deen Baloch, a young Baloch woman activist, about challenging state repression and patriarchy.
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Sarah Williams said that the national “No More” rallies were designed to “amplify survivors’ voices and push for policy changes”. Portia May reports.
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Join nationwide rallies organised by What Were You Wearing to demand an end to violence against women and children.
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The international campaign to free Moroccan feminist Ibtissame “Betty” Lachgar from prison was highlighted at the International Women’s Day rally. Ron Guy reports.
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Zara Araz joined 400 women from around Latin America and the world at an international women’s conference in Bogotá, Colombia, to exchange experiences, ideas and solidarity in the struggles against colonialism, capitalism and patriarchy.
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In this episode of On The Streets, we discuss International Women’s Day protests, rallies opposing the war on Iran and the crackdown on freedom of speech in Queensland.
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A special screening of award-winning documentary Women of Steel is being held in nipaluna/Hobart to celebrate International Women’s Day, reports Melissa Johns. The film documents a historic fight by women in Wollongong for jobs and justice.
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Peter Boyle joins Green Left Radio to discuss the grave threats against the Rojava Revolution.
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The Rojava Revolution, organised around the principles of pluralism and democracy, women’s liberation and ecology, is under existential threat, writes Elise Boyle Espinosa.
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Mary Merkenich takes a critical look at journalist Virginia Haussegger’s new book, which reflects on the 1970’s women’s liberation movement and the struggle today.
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Blues and folk musician Candice Alisha joins Green Left Radio to talk about working on a song about Gaza.