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Recommendations
On this page you'll find recommendations on feminism, gender equality and women's rights. We've gathered articles, films, podcasts and support resources to help you deepen your knowledge and spark discussion around these important topics.
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Articles
Articles on violence against women, discrimination, gender inequality and other pressing feminist issues
- There's a reason women aren't swooning over AI like men are
Explores why women and men respond differently to artificial intelligence technologies, and what this reveals about gender inequality
substack.com - BBC article on women's rights
Current affairs on women's rights and gender equality around the world
bbc.co.uk - The Globally Rising Tide of Cosmetic Gynaecology
A scientific study on the spread of cosmetic gynaecology and the ethical aspects of women's health
cureus.com - Springer: Women's rights and equality
An academic study on women's rights and gender equality
springer.com - Nordic combined: Malacinski siblings make Olympic history
A CNN article on gender equality in sport and women's participation in the Olympic Games
cnn.com - Girls outperform boys
A University of Cambridge study on the academic achievement of girls and boys and gender differences in education
cambridge.org - Springer: An in-depth analysis of gender equality
An academic study on gender dynamics (may be a challenging read)
springer.com - PLOS ONE: Scientific research on gender issues
A peer-reviewed scientific study on the consequences of gender inequality for society
plos.org - Interview with J. V. R. Dineikaitė, founder of the legendary band 'Bitės'
Lithuanian cultural history — a conversation with one of the most prominent women in Lithuanian music
15min.lt - Interview with Lithuania's first female judge
A unique historical interview about women's path through the Lithuanian legal system
delfi.lt - Gender attitudes on children
On the impact of gender stereotypes on children's upbringing and worldview
instagram.com - Femicide in Guatemala: the beginning of reform
On femicide reforms and the fight against violence against women in Latin America
rfkhumanrights.org - Gender-based violence: the impact of RFK Human Rights
On gender-based violence and the organisation's work defending women's rights
rfkhumanrights.org - Claudia Goldin — the Nobel Prize for research on women in the labour market
On the Nobel laureate in economics and her work studying women's participation in the labour market
linkedin.com - Matriarchy in Kenya: women of power
A UNESCO article on matriarchal communities in Kenya and women's leadership
unesco.org - 'A Different World': The Challenge of the Work of Marija Gimbutas
On the work of the Lithuanian-born archaeologist Marija Gimbutas and her theory of a matriarchal civilisation
jstor.org - You'll Never See the Iconic Photo of the 'Afghan Girl' the Same Way Again
A critical perspective on the iconic National Geographic photograph and the portrayal of women in the media
thewire.in
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Films and documentaries on women's rights
Films and documentaries that raise important themes around women's rights and gender equality
- Mustang
A 2015 French-Turkish drama about five sisters fighting against patriarchal traditions
- Women Talking
A 2022 drama about a community of women deciding their future after experiencing violence
- 4B Movement
A documentary about the South Korean feminist movement
watch on YouTube - Backlash: Misogyny in the Digital Age
A 2022 documentary about misogyny and violence against women online
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Podcasts on feminism
Podcasts and conversations on feminism, gender equality and women's rights
- Dinner w/ MIJU women takeover
A conversation about harassment and violence on the dance floor and creating safe spaces
radiovilnius.live - Homo cultus. Iš balkono — kas yra mados aktyvizmas?
An LRT podcast. A conversation with Justina Šemčenkaitė about fashion activism and feminism
lrt.lt - Degraded by Deepfakes
A BBC podcast about deepfake technologies and their impact on women — digital gender-based violence
bbc.co.uk
Support
Where to get help
Organisations and platforms offering help in cases of violence, harassment and harmful content
- Stop NCII
Help for adults dealing with the non-consensual sharing of intimate images or AI-generated content
stopncii.org - Take It Down
Help for minors dealing with harmful content online
takeitdown.ncmec.org - Svarus Internetas
Help with reporting harmful online content in Lithuania
svarusinternetas.lt - Būk Stipri
Help for women experiencing domestic violence in Lithuania
bukstipri.lt - Visureikalas.lt
A general help and information platform in Lithuania
visureikalas.lt