women’s struggle
The lessons of South Africa’s 1956 Women’s March resonate to this day
On August 9, 1956, nearly 20,000 women marched in South Africa against apartheid-era Pass Laws. The struggles they waged and the demands they raised are especially relevant today
Thousands of Argentine women march for legal, safe and free abortion
The National Campaign for the Right to Legal, Safe and free abortion called for demonstrations across Argentina to demand the government to address the bill for Voluntary Termination of Pregnancy again this year
Around the world in 8 minutes: Episode 1
Welcome to a brand new show from Peoples Dispatch where we bring you news from people’s movements and organizations across the globe.
“Women need to be involved in planning and implementation of agricultural policies”
Gladys Serwaa, member of ECASARD, a peasants’ rights group in Ghana, speaks to Peoples Dispatch about the challenges faced by peasant women in her country.
- Thousands march in Brussels to declare “planet and people before profit”
- Cypriots hit the streets with a massive display of solidarity with Palestine
- The global peasant movement in Bogotá proclaims: “We defend life, that of peasants and the entire planet”
- Risks of infectious diseases, malnutrition soar as Israel resumes attacks on Gaza Strip
- Greek health workers intensify protests for pay hike, more staff
