Several years ago, I sought refuge on countryside roads as my dog was terrified of traffic, and there are still more cars in this town than, it sometimes seems, functional
Recent reporting in my home country of South Africa has drawn attention to a peer-reviewed study from the University of the Free State (UFS), published in Science of the Total
When an Essay Became Personal After receiving feedback on an exam essay, my professor decided to continue one part of my argument privately. I had briefly addressed abortion in my
‘Nature’ has often been, historically, invoked to justify mistreatment of women. Whether it has been ‘a woman’s nature’ or ‘the natural role of a woman’, curiously, more often than not,
In November 2025, my home country, South Africa, is turning purple. From landmark buildings lit in violet to social media feeds filled with the same colour, a
nationwide protest movement is gaining momentum. Led by the organisation Women For Change, the campaign calls for gender-based violence and femicide to be declared a national disaster.
Gender equality and workplace diversity have received more attention across Europe, including Estonia. Even though the Estonian government and the European Union have set policies, persistent inequalities remain in the
Firstly, what even counts as “old” these days? I’m the eldest child in my family, and I remember the creeping anxiety that came with being the first to turn 30. It feels like a scarily big number – the age that makes everything feel official. I’m meant to have everything (career, relationships, and beauty) figured out. If I haven’t, it must mean I’ve failed. That fear doesn’t come from nowhere. It’s baked into the media we consume, the social norms we’ve internalised, and even the influencers we follow (many of whom are just as young and anxious). The result is a cultural obsession with youthfulness that makes the natural process of ageing feel threatening instead of inevitable.
Custody is the duty and the right of a parent to take care of their minor child and their child’s property, as well as to represent them. Custody can be physical/legal and sole/joint. Physical custody determines the child’s primary place of residence, while legal custody determines who has the authority to make major decisions on behalf of the child. Joint custody allows both parents to share rights and responsibilities. Sole custody grants one parent the rights of the child. Having sole custody gives one parent legal and/or physical custody of the child. In cases of sole physical custody, the other parent may have visitation rights.
Education is often recognized as a tool for creating equal opportunities for everyone to succeed despite their background. However, gender bias within the educational system, frequently perpetuated through textbooks and
The members of IWNE have shared stories of the women who inspire them—women whose courage, kindness, and determination have shaped their lives. From teachers and activists to sisters and pioneers, these women remind us that inspiration is found not only in history books but in everyday acts of strength and resilience.
