What Kesha’s Case Really Reveals
On February 19th, outlets published a photo of singer Kesha sobbing in a courtroom as a judge revealed she’d ruled against her. In a much-publicized case, the singer had been trying to get a...
View ArticleYoung Leaders Learn and Share at the Global Citizen Festival
Working as leaders and advocates in the areas of sexual & reproductive health and rights, HIV/AIDS, gender equality, and mental health, 20 different young leaders from 13 different countries...
View ArticleHow Music and Theatre are Educating Young People in Uganda
Last Wednesday (March 8) marked International Women’s Day. The energy and effort within the women’s rights movement has clearly not slowed down from 2016. Events like the Women’s March on Washington...
View ArticleWhy She Leaves: Music for Advocacy
This is an anthem for women who’ve made up their minds. They’ve had enough of putting up with a relationship that was emotionally, physically, sexually or financially abusive. Maybe it was all of those...
View ArticleWhy I Need Tori Amos
Why do I need Tori Amos right now? Because I just can’t handle it all on my own. Roy Moore. Al Franken. The President of the United States. Hollywood. Brock Turner appealing his sexual assault...
View Article‘She’ by Kiirstin Marilyn: an Anthem for all Women
Since the release of her EP Ghosts with Spectra Music Group, Kiirstin Marilyn has embarked on a new independent musical journey with her latest single, She. She, co-written and co-produced by Justin...
View ArticleSeinabo Sey: The Rising Iconic Feminist Soul Queen
In the dimmed lights of the packed prestigious music hall, Malmö Live, and to the sound of Maya Angelou‘s soothingly strong voice in the speakers, Seinabo Sey took center stage last Sunday night. I...
View ArticleFemale Freestyle by Nadine
We came across Nadine on Instagram (@nadineelroubi). She’s a brilliant musician, rapper, photographer, videographer (and more!) from Sudan. Nadine’s latest “female freestyle” that she posted on the...
View ArticleThe New Generation of Female Rappers
For as long as I can remember, hip hop has been my favourite genre of music. However, it has often been criticised for objectifying women in lyrics and videos, and music, like many industries, has...
View ArticleWhy Men in Hip Hop Need to Do Better
Despite some empowering stories, misogyny and sexism are still dominating hip hop. This year in particular men proved how misogynistic, transphobic and outright disrespectful they have always been. The...
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