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Labour’s Seema Malhotra: ‘Sex education should start at Key Stage 1’

The new shadow minister for preventing violence against women and girls explains why she wants to help young people growing up in such a complex online and offline world

Every country needs a political party like Sweden’s Feminist Initiative

Christian Christensen: It’s easy to dismiss such organisations as pie-in-the-sky idealists, but this Sunday’s election could see it make history
Turner’s silent partner

Letter: Elizabeth Iliffe worked with Turner – a painter, she built a lab, made pigments, won a medal for designing a lever, and did horticultural experiments
Marriage is going down. I'm yelling 'Tinder'

Samhita Mukhopadhyay: More than half of people are now single. Is that because we can always swipe right, or because everyone else can, too?
Savita Halappanavar death: nine members of medical team disciplined

Staff at Galway University hospital given limited sanctions for role in death of Indian dentist who was refused an abortion

Yvette Cooper: victims of domestic violence are being let down - video

The shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper decries the criminal justice system for a lack of action on tackling domestic violence

10 common comments on feminist blogposts – and my responses

Laura Bates: Since I founded the Everyday Sexism Project, I have been writing about the abuses that women face: from catcalling to violence. With almost comforting regularity, the same criticisms appear below-the-line. Here is my reply
White is not the only colour when it comes to women in TV and radio

Bim Adewunmi: The Radio Times list of the industry’s 30 most powerful women includes just one non-white face. It’s time the many talented black and Asian women were also given recognition
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If you think men should help decide if a woman gets an abortion, just shut up

Jessica Valenti: Her body, her choice. Period
Scottish independence: Female voices have swung women towards a yes vote

Lesley Riddoch: Punch and Judy argument has given way to more quiet discussion and grassroots campaigns often organised by women
‘Clothing doesn’t protect women from disrespect’

Guardian Professional ‘Why must a woman choose to be recognised for either her brain or her body, not both?’ Lingerie brand Dear Kate, which used female coders to model its latest collection, answers critics who called its campaign sexist
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Women in South Sudan: ‘They attack us at toilets or where we collect water’

Women who fled the fighting to live in camps on UN bases risk harassment and sexual attack whenever they leave their tents
Inside the secret war on abortion clinics that could shutter them across America

Robin Marty: Anti-abortion activists in Ohio are plotting to pick off clinics one by one. By the time a judge catches up, it may be too late
The pay gap between men and women in the same occupation – interactive

Interactive – The gender pay gap over time for jobs ranging from labourers to CEOs
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Think pink: how the colour is being reclaimed

Priya Elan: In recent years pink has become a dirty word associated with gendered toys and stereotypical ‘girliness’. But now writers and artists are fighting to redefine the colour as subversive and grown up
United front: breasts without the airbrush

How do you feel about your breasts? Photographer Laura Dodsworth asked 100 women to bare all
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Iranian women's magazine editor accused of promoting feminist views

Shahla Sherkat , prominent journalist who launched the monthly title Zanan-e Emruz in May, has been called to appear before Iran’s press court. RFE/RL reports
Is Angry Birds Stella sexist? 'We want to challenge stereotypes,' says Rovio

The latest Angry Birds heroine may be pink, but Blanca Juti says the game is for boys as well as girls. By Stuart Dredge
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Syria's refugees: fears of abuse grow as Turkish men snap up wives

Increasing number of women who have fled conflict are opting to marry Turks, many as second, third or even fourth wives
Japan's first lady says Shinzō Abe helps with household chores 'when he can'

Akie Abe calls for greater flexibility for women to be more fairly represented after PM appoints five women to his cabinet
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Why don't women play five-set tennis?

Readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific concepts
Goalball – the silent sport changing visually impaired women’s lives

The sport is the only Paralympic team game for visually impaired female athletes. Now, after losing its funding, goalball is fighting back with a showcase at the Olympic Park
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Women in Leadership 3hr ago

Jobs for the boys: five ways men can support their female colleagues

Just like the Six Nations or the Fifa World cup, office success means nothing if it’s a rigged game. For everyone’s sake, we need to bring sportsmanship into the office and let the best man, or woman, win
Women in Leadership 1 day ago

How to build a business from a blog: our top tips

Dream of quitting the day job and turning your hobby blog into a full time career? We asked the authors of 52 First Dates, Rockalily and Free Range Humans for their advice
Women in Leadership 1 day ago

‘Clothing doesn’t protect women from disrespect’

‘Why must a woman choose to be recognised for either her brain or her body, not both?’ Lingerie brand Dear Kate, which used female coders to model its latest collection, answers critics who called its campaign sexist
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