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Violence Against Women: An International Perspective

Despite a rise in the number of strong female figures in politics, we’re seeing shocking numbers of gender-based violence. Why are these issues so prevalent? And how do we fight them?

by Sharmadean Reid

People

Why We Should Cry Over Spilt Milk. The UK’s Food Poverty Epidemic

We examine the child food poverty epidemic in the UK and how changes to Universal Credit and National Insurance will impact the most vulnerable

by Hannah Connolly

Politics

The Political Perspective, The -- Stack Unpacks Political ‘Sleaze’ And Why It’s Important

UK politics is often populated with confusing jargon, - - but the sleaze debate and MP scandals matter - The Stack breaks down why

by Hannah Connolly

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Violence Against Women: An International Perspective

Despite a rise in the number of strong female figures in politics, we’re seeing shocking numbers of gender-based violence. Why are these issues so prevalent? And how do we fight them?

by Sharmadean Reid

People

Why We Should Cry Over Spilt Milk. The UK’s Food Poverty Epidemic

We examine the child food poverty epidemic in the UK and how changes to Universal Credit and National Insurance will impact the most vulnerable

by Hannah Connolly

Politics

The Political Perspective, The -- Stack Unpacks Political ‘Sleaze’ And Why It’s Important

UK politics is often populated with confusing jargon, - - but the sleaze debate and MP scandals matter - The Stack breaks down why

by Hannah Connolly

Politics

The Westminster Cheat Sheet

The revolving door of Westminster has been a hard one to keep up with over the last 12 months, here we break down the A-Z's

by Marie Le Conte

Politics

“With such a privileged role comes responsibility" – New Zealand’s PM Jacinda Ardern To Step Down

As a leader Ms. Ardern's tenure has has been a shining example of gender parity in politics, here The Stack World takes a closer look at her legacy

by Hannah Connolly

Politics

Political Perspective: Who are the women ruling Westminster?

From the old hands to the fresh faces – writer Marie Le Conte rounds-up the political power players running the show

by Marie Le Conte

Politics

Women Make Up 34% Of MPs - The #AskHerToStand Campaign Wants Your Help To Level The Playing Field

“103 years ago women in Britain won the right to stand for election. Today, I'm asking YOU to stand”, The Stack hears from Dolly Theis

by Dolly van Tulleken

People

The Storm Before The Hurricane: A Personal Essay On Afghanistan

Sahar Fetrat, a student at King’s College London, reflects on her firsthand experience of life under the Taliban in Afghanistan, as she implores the international community not to turn away

by Sahar Fetrat

People

Power Shift: Who Holds The Power Now That The Taliban Have Taken Over Afghanistan?

In 2012, Dr Torfeh was appointed as the UN Director of the Strategic Communication and Spokespersons Unit in Afghanistan. Here she shares her expertise with The Stack on the power shifts she thinks will occur there following the West’s recent withdrawal.

by Massoumeh Torfeh

People

Act Now: What You Can Do To Help The People Of Afghanistan

In the wake of the Taliban insurgency unfolding in Afghanistan, find out what you can do to help the women and children at the epicenter of this humanitarian crisis.

by Hannah Connolly

People

Fighting For Their Lives - What Is Happening To The Women Of Afghanistan

The Taliban’s advance across Afghanistan is presenting a grave threat to women's autonomy and even their lives in what is being described by the UN as a ‘massive humanitarian crisis’

by Hannah Connolly

People

Holding The Keys - How The Typewriter Shaped The Workplace For Women

The Stack speaks to Alison Taubman, curator of The National Museum of Scotland's new exhibition ‘The Typewriter Revolution’, to discover the role of the typewriter in setting the parameters of the world of work for women

by Hannah Connolly

Politics

Pregnant...Then Screwed?

Pregnant women have been treated as an afterthought when it comes to COVID policymaking. But we shouldn’t be surprised. Parliament fails to treat expectant mothers as if they matter within its own house. This needs to change.

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People

How Britney Spears's Conservatorship Highlights Women's Economic Abuse

Just like Britney, millions of women are victims of coercive control without access to their own finances. But what exactly is economic abuse and what can be done to prevent it?

by Rhea Cartwright

Politics

Should We Care About Politicians’ Private Lives?

Following revelations that Matt Hancock broke social distancing rules by kissing his aide, Gina Coladangelo, the health secretary resigned from his post. But the damage to public trust had already been done

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Politics

Labour: How Long Do You Back A Loser?

Having lost four successive elections, the Labour Party has been out of power for over a decade so how long can the party hold onto the ‘youth vote’?

by Emma-Louise Boynton

Politics

The Political Cheat Sheet: Olivia Blake

Each month, The Stack hands the mic to four women Members of Parliament. They get 15 minutes to tell us how they did it and what they stand for

by Edwina Langley

Politics

The Political Cheat Sheet: Fleur Anderson

Each month, The Stack hands the mic to women Members of Parliament. They get 20 minutes to tell us how they did it and what they stand for

by Edwina Langley

Politics

The Political Cheat Sheet: Andrea Leadsom

Each month, The Stack hands the mic to four women Members of Parliament. They get 15 minutes to tell us how they did it and what they stand for

by Edwina Langley

Politics

The Political Cheat Sheet: Jess Phillips

Each month, The Stack hands the mic to four women Members of Parliament. They get 15 minutes to tell us how they did it and what they stand for

by Edwina Langley

Politics

The Political Cheat Sheet: Taiwo Owatemi

Each month, The Stack hands the mic to four women MPs. They get 15 minutes to tell us how they did it and what they stand for

by Edwina Langley

Politics

The Political Cheat Sheet: Tulip Siddiq

Each month, The Stack hands the mic to four female MPs. They get 15 minutes to tell us how they did it and what they stand for

by Edwina Langley

Politics

The Political Cheat Sheet: Emily Thornberry

Each month, The Stack hands the mic to four women MPs. They get 15 minutes to tell us how they broke into politics and what they stand for

by Edwina Langley

Politics

How women’s economic empowerment benefits us all

An amazing project by the UN and Mary Kay transformed a poverty-stricken village in China. But what does it tell us about the importance of women entrepreneurs?

by Sharmadean Reid

Politics

Why the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women 2021 matters

In a special ten-part series, The Stack reports from the United Nation’s annual summit on gender equality

by Sharmadean Reid

Politics

The Woman Waging War on FGM

Having taken on a new role at the Home Office, 'chief fanny defender', Nimco Ali, talks about her problem with Labour, her online tormentors and why she believes the PM is a feminist

by Emma-Louise Boynton

Politics

Jess Phillips: "My whole life has been a political campaign"

The Labour MP Jess Phillips, a key player behind the Domestic Abuse Bill, is fighting for a woman’s right to stay alive

by Emma-Louise Boynton

Politics

The Westminster Cheat Sheet

The revolving door of Westminster has been a hard one to keep up with over the last 12 months, here we break down the A-Z's

by Marie Le Conte

Politics

The Westminster Cheat Sheet

The revolving door of Westminster has been a hard one to keep up with over the last 12 months, here we break down the A-Z's

by Marie Le Conte

Politics

“With such a privileged role comes responsibility" – New Zealand’s PM Jacinda Ardern To Step Down

As a leader Ms. Ardern's tenure has has been a shining example of gender parity in politics, here The Stack World takes a closer look at her legacy

by Hannah Connolly

Politics

Political Perspective: Who are the women ruling Westminster?

From the old hands to the fresh faces – writer Marie Le Conte rounds-up the political power players running the show

by Marie Le Conte

Politics

Women Make Up 34% Of MPs - The #AskHerToStand Campaign Wants Your Help To Level The Playing Field

“103 years ago women in Britain won the right to stand for election. Today, I'm asking YOU to stand”, The Stack hears from Dolly Theis

by Dolly van Tulleken

People

The Storm Before The Hurricane: A Personal Essay On Afghanistan

Sahar Fetrat, a student at King’s College London, reflects on her firsthand experience of life under the Taliban in Afghanistan, as she implores the international community not to turn away

by Sahar Fetrat

People

Power Shift: Who Holds The Power Now That The Taliban Have Taken Over Afghanistan?

In 2012, Dr Torfeh was appointed as the UN Director of the Strategic Communication and Spokespersons Unit in Afghanistan. Here she shares her expertise with The Stack on the power shifts she thinks will occur there following the West’s recent withdrawal.

by Massoumeh Torfeh

People

Act Now: What You Can Do To Help The People Of Afghanistan

In the wake of the Taliban insurgency unfolding in Afghanistan, find out what you can do to help the women and children at the epicenter of this humanitarian crisis.

by Hannah Connolly

People

Fighting For Their Lives - What Is Happening To The Women Of Afghanistan

The Taliban’s advance across Afghanistan is presenting a grave threat to women's autonomy and even their lives in what is being described by the UN as a ‘massive humanitarian crisis’

by Hannah Connolly

Index

Violence Against Women: An International PerspectiveWhy We Should Cry Over Spilt Milk. The UK’s Food Poverty EpidemicThe Political Perspective, The -- Stack Unpacks Political ‘Sleaze’ And Why It’s ImportantThe Westminster Cheat Sheet “With such a privileged role comes responsibility" – New Zealand’s PM Jacinda Ardern To Step Down Political Perspective: Who are the women ruling Westminster?Women Make Up 34% Of MPs - The #AskHerToStand Campaign Wants Your Help To Level The Playing FieldThe Storm Before The Hurricane: A Personal Essay On Afghanistan Power Shift: Who Holds The Power Now That The Taliban Have Taken Over Afghanistan?Act Now: What You Can Do To Help The People Of Afghanistan Fighting For Their Lives - What Is Happening To The Women Of Afghanistan Holding The Keys - How The Typewriter Shaped The Workplace For WomenPregnant...Then Screwed?How Britney Spears's Conservatorship Highlights Women's Economic Abuse Should We Care About Politicians’ Private Lives?Labour: How Long Do You Back A Loser?The Political Cheat Sheet: Olivia Blake The Political Cheat Sheet: Fleur AndersonThe Political Cheat Sheet: Andrea LeadsomThe Political Cheat Sheet: Jess PhillipsThe Political Cheat Sheet: Taiwo OwatemiThe Political Cheat Sheet: Tulip SiddiqThe Political Cheat Sheet: Emily ThornberryHow women’s economic empowerment benefits us allWhy the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women 2021 mattersThe Woman Waging War on FGMJess Phillips: "My whole life has been a political campaign"