Feminist Law

In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr. Mélanie Levy, Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Neuchatel in Switzerland, about surrogacy law in the EU, genetic essentialism, and feminist surrogacy concerns.

To learn more about Dr. Levy and her work, you can view her university profile here.

Feminist News

Nearly 20,000 complaints of sexual abuse in mental health trusts in England since 2019

Women in the music industry being made to sit next to their abusers

Doctored image of Victoria State MP Georgie Purcell sparks outrage

UN to investigate reports of sexual violence in October 7 attack in Israel

A majority of pupil barristers in England and Wales are women

Thames Valley Police make derogatory comments about women in video experiencing a seizure

Five former World Junior Hockey Champion players charged with sexual assault incident which took place in 2018

Devon and Cornwall police officer charged with rape

France to constitutionally protect abortion rights

NHL Commissioner says no need for players accused of sexual assault to be put on leave with no pay

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In today's episode, Clara speaks with Deborah Weissman, Reef C. Ivey II Distinguished Professor of Law at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill about the links between gender violence, patriarchal society and the conditioned economy. They also discuss restorative and transformative justice.

If you would like to learn more about Prof. Weissman and her work, you can view her biography at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill here.

Feminist News

Iran extends prison sentence for Narges Mohammadi

Bars ignore abuse perpetrated by sports stars

El Salvador woman freed following abortion conviction

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In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Dr. Patricia K Obi, associate professor in law at Baze University in Nigeria, about reproductive rights in the country and the challenges faced in enforcing those rights.

To learn more about Dr. Obi and her research, you can read more about her on Baze University's website here.

Feminist News

UK police investigate online sexual assault of a girl's avatar

BBC writes about femicide in South Africa after release of Oscar Pistorius

Bethany Cox found not guilty after at home abortion

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In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Dr. Patricia K Obi, associate professor in law at Baze University in Nigeria, about reproductive rights in Nigeria and the legal challenges faced in enforcing these righs.

To learn more about Dr. Obi and her research, you can read more about her on Baze University's website here.

Feminist News

Nigel Lythgoe stepping down from So You Think You Can Dance after being accused of sexual assault by Paula Abdul

US Supreme Court allowing Idaho to enforce provisions of abortion ban which could penalise emergency doctors for performing the procedure in emergency circumstances

Chloe Familton completes 14,000km solo flight around Australia to inspire women and girls to pursue careers in aviation

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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Dr. Elena Caruso, post-doctoral fellow at the University of Waterloo in Canada, on her research regarding abortion rights in Italy and how abortion rights have evolved over approximately 40 years.

If you would like to learn more about Dr. Caruso and her research, you can do so here.

You can follow her on X (Twitter) here.

You can see her researcher profile at the University of Waterloo here.

You can find her article, 'The hyper-regulation of abortion care in Italy' here.

Feminist News

UK doctor suspended for sterilising woman without her consent

Scotland updates prison policy to have trans women who threaten or harm women remanded to men's prisons

Texas woman leaving the state to obtain abortion after Texas Supreme Court blocks her request for emergency abortion

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In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Dr. Sarah Ailwood about theories of listening, violence against women in Australia, and how we can better listen to what women are actually telling us.

If you would like to learn more about Dr. Ailwood and her work, you can do so here or here.

Feminist News

Rallies organised to highlight UN Women's silence on the rape of Israeli women and girls

Putin urging women to have eight or more children

Romanian yoga guru arrested for attempting to have sex with female followers

Several women in Canada accuse actor Nathan Chasing Horse of sexual assault

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In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Dr. Sarah Ailwood, Senior Lecturer and Academic Program Director in the School of Law at the University of Wollongong about theories of listening and violence against women in Australia. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Ailwood and her work, you can do so here.

Feminist News

Woppa Diallo and her husband win Caine prize for story on Diallo's experiences of female genital mutilation

Killing of young woman in Italy sparks 'reckoning' on violence against women in the country

Two more women accuse Sean (Diddy) Combs of sexual assault

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In today's episode, Clara continues her conversation with Dr. Anna Nelson about her research on how women are coerced into receiving vaginal exams during childbirth.

To learn more about Dr. Nelson and her research, you can view her researcher profile at the University of Manchester here and follow her on X (Twitter) here.

To learn more about feminism, child birth and obstetric violence, you can check out the following resources:

Obstetric Violence: An Intersectional Refraction through Abolition Feminism

Women's Birthing Bodies and the Law

Systemic racism, not broken bodies: An inquiry into racial injustice and human rights in UK maternity care

Bodies that Birth: Vitalizing Birth Politics

Feminist News

Hockey Canada not disclosing final report on sexual assault allegations

Russell Brand facing two more allegations of sexual abuse

Sentencing reforms to result in longer sentences for rape and 'other serious sexual offences'

Bilateral agreement between federal government and Ontario in Canada sees investment to address gender-based violence

Sean Combs reaches settlement with Cassie after being accused of rape and physical abuse

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In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr. Anna Nelson about her research on how women are coerced into receiving vaginal exams during childbirth.

To learn more about Dr. Nelson and her research, you can view her researcher profile at the University of Manchester here.

To learn more about feminism, child birth and obstetric violence, you can check out the following resources:

Obstetric Violence: An Intersectional Refraction through Abolition Feminism

Women's Birthing Bodies and the Law

Systemic Racism, Not Broken Bodies: An Inquiry into Racial Injustice and Human Rights in UK Maternity Care

Bodies that Birth: Vitalizing Birth Politics

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In today's episode, Clara speaks to Dr. Janine Benedet, Professor of Law at University of British Columbia's Peter A. Allard Law School about the current law of sexual assault in Canada. Included in their conversation is a discussion on Prof. Benedet's article, The Role of Motive in Sexual Assault Trials, available here.

If you would like to learn more about Prof. Benedet and her work, you can do so here.

Feminist News

Macron promises constitutional protections for abortion rights

Law firms face pressure to promote more women to partner

Iran said to block Narges Mohammadi's hospital care

Deputy PM denies Conservative cover-up of rape allegations against MP

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