Articles from October 2008
We're all in this together
Irish and British women must unite in the battle for reproductive rights, argue Ariel Silvera and Sinead Ahern, as they sketch out the history of abortion in Ireland and the UK
Various Authors // 26 October 2008
Categories: Activism, Body and Health, Feminism, Politics and Current Affairs
Confidential?
We don't expect our reason for seeing a nurse or doctor to be broadcast to the waiting room. But that's exactly what happened to Rachael Halemor, when she wanted to get hold of emergency contraception
Rachael Halemor // 26 October 2008
Categories: Body and Health
From the front lines
One in four women experience domestic violence during their lifetime. Ella Alexander spent a day at a women's refuge learning about the human toll of a crime so common it is no longer considered newsworthy
Ella Alexander // 19 October 2008
Categories: Politics and Current Affairs, Violence
Incitement to rape
Denying women's sexuality won't prevent rape, argues Victoria Dutchman-Smith
Victoria Dutchman-Smith // 13 October 2008
Categories: Sex and Relationships, Violence
HPV vaccination - the debate isn't over yet
St Monica's in Manchester does not want girls vaccinated against HPV on school grounds. Kit Roskelly argues that all schools have a responsibility to protect their pupils' health
Kit Roskelly // 10 October 2008
Categories: Body and Health, Culture and Media, Sex and Relationships
So, you really think we're stupid, do you?
10-year-old Ananya is frustrated by magazines aimed at girls
Ananya // 4 October 2008
Categories: Culture and Media
