“Comprehensive sex education” has become a lightning rod for controversy, igniting moral panic around young people learning about gender theory, sexuality, safe sex, abortion care and more. But my experience designing sex education programs has taught me that “comprehensive” sex education isn’t comprehensive enough. What’s missing is a critical approach to sexual education that examines the political, cultural and economic factors shaping sexual decisions and health.
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Ms. Global: Nigerian Elections; Spain Gains on Abortion and Trans Rights; Earthquake in Turkey and Syria Jeopardizes Pregnant Women
The U.S. ranks as the 19th most dangerous country for women, 11th in maternal mortality, 30th in closing the gender pay gap, 75th in women’s political representation, and painfully lacks paid family leave and equal access to health care. But Ms. has always understood: Feminist movements around the world hold answers to some of the U.S.’s most intractable problems. Ms. Global is taking note of feminists worldwide.
This time with news from Spain, Nigeria, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Turkey and more.
Will Biden’s Gender Strategy Have the Budget To Make It Successful?
The release of the first-ever National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality Strategy is an ambitious plan. But ambitious priorities require a significant budget to match, in order for them to take root.
Flying Home, Staying Put and the Power of Kindness
I hope that sharing the jarring experience of my travel during COVID-19 will open eyes to the scale of the current situation, the contrast in attitudes between Americans and Canadians—and remind everyone the important power of kindness in these trying times.
From Sweden to Mexico, Foreign Policy Goes Feminist. Is the U.S. Next?
As Mexico launches a feminist foreign policy, it’s worth considering what such an approach would look like in the U.S.
Three Small Steps for Canada, Three Giant Leaps for Global Gender Equality
June has been a momentous month for gender equality in Canada.
How Gender Gaps Shape Canada’s Provincial Politics
For the first time in over a decade, Canada has no women provincial leaders.
Meet the Young Feminists Fighting Sexual Harassment in Canadian Politics
Sexual harassment and abuse are pushing women out of Canadian politics. A new group headed up by young women hopes to change the culture in order to keep them there.
Counting Femicide: How Data Can Prevent Misogynist Violence
Dying as a woman is different than dying because you are a woman—but we lack the scientifically sound and comparable data on femicide we need to prevent the most extreme form of gender-based violence.
Peace Heroes: Mobina Jaffer is Canada’s Women, Peace and Security Champion
Canadian Senator Mobina Jaffer’s life and career capture the spirit and essence of International Women’s Day. We talked to her about her experiences as a female envoy and mediator and her persistent struggle to ensure women’s participation in peace-making.