How period poverty harms equal opportunities and mental health
“Periods don’t stop for a pandemic […],” says the chief executive of Plan International UK. “[…] the coronavirus crisis is making it harder
Listening to the lived experience of transgender youth is an essential tool for our shared liberation
On the 17th December 2020 the UK Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, delivered a speech outlining a new approach to equality
Social Media during lockdown: Challenging the effect of negative body imagery on mental health
For over a decade, social media has been a central part of the technology-fuelled society we live in. However, as a young woman, I cannot help but feel that this increased exposure has led to me feeling more hopeless and negative than positive and empowered.
Girls, informal care, and mental health
A relevant number of children and teenagers provide informal care in Europe. Girls mostly assume this role and the most intensive tasks. Being a young carer moreover has been associated with experiencing worse mental well-being.