Category: Gender Equality and Women’s Rights
What Were You Wearing? Victim-Blaming in Cases of Sexual Violence
Unraveling the Truth Behind Belgium’s “What Were You Wearing?” Exhibition The “What Were You Wearing?” exhibition in Belgium is a powerful statement against victim-blaming in cases of sexual violence. Inspired by a project that originated in the U.S., the exhibition showcases the clothing worn by sexual assault survivors at the time of their attacks. This…
Women Are Receiving Harsher Prison Sentences for Abortions Than Sexual Assault Convictions – Read that again
Woman are receiving harsher prison sentences for abortions than those are are convicted of sexual assault. Yeah… You read that correctly. When it comes to the justice system, fairness and equality should be at the forefront. But shocking data reveals a troubling disparity: women involved in abortion-related cases are sometimes handed longer prison sentences than…
Women are Paid 20% Less than Men for the Same Work!?
When we talk about equality in the workplace, one statistic should raise a red flag for everyone: women are paid, on average, 20% less than men for the same work. This figure, although slightly varying depending on the country and industry, has remained stubbornly consistent for decades. While the gender pay gap has narrowed in some…