The Women We Dont Hear From

Details: Published on Sunday, 12 March 2017 23:45; Written by editor

© Alexandra Radu for PRNI
Earlier this week on International Women’s Day, tens of thousands of women and supporters across the globe stood up for gender equality. The outpouring at the many strikes, rallies, and protests reminds us there are still far too many places where women’s voices remain unheard. In Indonesia, for example, the experiences of women who use drugs have been largely absent from research and policy discussions. But that’s starting to change. A new report—based on research conducted by and with women who use drugs—is finally telling the story of the police abuse, social stigma, and poverty they face every day.

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