How do AI companions interact with us? From over-familiarity to data collection, their behaviour raises questions about how these systems are trained, whether they are designed to override social boundaries, and the ethics of quietly collecting personal information. 👇 bit.ly/4oCoFJS

The crisis in Sudan has exposed two interconnected realities: armed actors have repeatedly attacked health facilities and the systems that sustain civilian life; meanwhile, international engagement has failed to match the scale and urgency of the emergency. bit.ly/4bmxHan

Four facts about women in the news that may surprise you (or confirm what you already know):

A few months ago “nudifiers” were unheard of, but in the last two weeks they’ve made headlines after hundreds of thousands of requests were made asking Grok to remove women’s clothing from photos. They are not just limited to Grok however, and have been rising in popularity since 2024.

Women are still only featured in a quarter of all news stories despite being 51% of the population, a number that has barely moved since 1995. Here's why this matters 👇 bit.ly/3NfKtgY

"Many people don’t know that non-violent action has been proven to be twice as effective as violent campaigns. We don’t learn or hear about it, and even our own history of using non-violent action is either suppressed or suspended out of the narrative." bit.ly/3XSge1A

“Nudifiers” — AI tools that turn photos into nudes, often used on women without consent — are on the rise partly thanks to ads on Meta. Research by The Indicator found 9,156 ads for 11 such tools over two months. Non-consensual porn accounts for 98% of all deepfakes, with 99% of targets being women.

Women are still only one in four people seen, heard or read about in traditional news media. That's our key takeaway from the latest Global Media Monitoring Project's report, the world’s largest and longest-running study of gender in the world news media.

More than half (58%) of girls and young women around the world have experienced some form of online harassment. The majority experience it for the first time between the ages of 14 and 16.

4 types of non-violent action: author and activist Rivera Sun on the Nashville sit-ins to desegregate lunch counters, the Disney boycott after Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, the bake sales fuelling the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and community patrols resisting ICE raids. Read more: bit.ly/47MqkH3

“There will be a day when the authoritarians go and we will continue to push for deeper, bolder and better democracy.” As aggressive deportation raids continue in the US, activist and author Rivera Sun speaks to us about the people pushing back & the power of non-violent resistance. bit.ly/47MqkH3

"It is too early to know what the long-term effects of frequent exposure to sycophantic chatbots are, but researchers are already voicing concerns that it could increase isolation, amplify misinformation and conspiracy theories, and drive people into echo chambers. Sound familiar?" bit.ly/4oCoFJS

Throwback to when we were "book of the month" at IE University's feminist library! Guidance counsellor Yone Zubiaurre recommended us for the university's Purple Corner, a library dedicated to gender equality.

Protests are underway at COP30 to call for an end to the Amazon's deforestation and to oil and gas exploration. A recent report co-published by Amazon Watch states that air pollution caused by fossil fuels causes premature deaths and illnesses, especially in children, pregnant women & the elderly.”

Twelve years after the Rana Plaza building collapse where 1,134 garment workers died, people in Bangladesh are still fighting for living wages, and being violently punished for it.

"What gets me up in the morning is the undeniable track record of non-violent action and civil resistance in ousting dictators and authoritarians from power." Check out this snippet of our interview with author and activist Rivera Sun about the power of peaceful resistance 👇

Can online speech trigger real-world violence — even when it’s not hate speech? A study has found that the use of certain hashtags on Indian social media site Koo correlated with an increase in attacks on Muslims and Christians, even though these are not explicitly classified as hate speech.

In the first major US elections since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Democrats have scored major victories including several key wins for women.

From NADJA's vaults: 8 women who dedicated their lives to fostering peace and social justice — and changed the course of history. bit.ly/492FfOm

🎧 We spoke to author and activist Rivera Sun about non-violent resistance, the ICE raids sweeping across the US, and how people are stepping up to defend the rights of citizens and immigrant communities. 👇

We need to talk about how violence against women is reported. These are all real headlines that avoid mentioning the real issue — femicide. Instead they: - Soften or obscure the role of the perpetrator - Frame the victims through stereotypes - Suggest that guilt is somehow shared

Latvian lawmakers are considering withdrawing from the Istanbul Convention, the first legally binding treaty aimed at preventing violence against women. In 2021 Turkey became the first country to withdraw from the treaty, arguing that it undermines "family values" and "normalises homosexuality."

We went to the Trust Conference organised by the Thomson Reuters Foundation, where we heard harrowing stories from journalists like Alsu Kurmasheva, detained in Russia for her reporting, and from Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wylie, who called AI layoffs a “political choice.”

Our editor Leila Hawkins on the opportunism within the White House’s Tylenol warning - and who stands to gain. bit.ly/3L1UEo4

The Church of England has announced that Sarah Mullally will become the next Archbishop of Canterbury. It is the very first time a woman is “named” to the role, so why didn't this particular headline lead with her name?

‘Women Against the Far Right’ has launched in the UK in response to claims that violence against women is linked to people seeking asylum. Our recent article kindly republished by @theprisma.bsky.social bit.ly/48s9HkN

When ethical fashion campaigner Livia Giuggioli gave back her MBE to protest the President Trump's UK state visit, almost all the headlines referred to her as “Colin Firth’s ex-wife.” Our ed Leila Hawkins explains why this is harmful, and how these should have been written instead 👇 bit.ly/3KfDqn3

"Neurodiversity is a superpower." Dr Katherine Hall of Coventry University explains why the language used by the US government to warn against the use of paracetamol during pregnancy is deeply problematic. Read the full article here: bit.ly/3IY3Qcx

The pushback against DEI programmes should be used as an opportunity to assess whether they have truly delivered meaningful change, or have contributed to polarisation due to flawed methodologies, writes Hanna Naima McCloskey. bit.ly/4qh8jIe

“To present this idea that autism is something that we need to cure is absolutely the wrong message.” We asked an expert what's behind the claim that paracetamol is linked to autism, and the harm messages like this can cause. bit.ly/3IY3Qcx

"The globalisation of the food trade means we can buy South Asian dragon fruit in London corner shops, but it has led to aggressive agri-farming methods with profits shared between a small number of companies, giving them power to set rules with local governments." bit.ly/437e6G2

Women's safety in the UK is being weaponised by the far-right to spread racist propaganda, while little is being done to tackle the epidemic of violence against women. Check out our recent article republished by @theprisma.bsky.social 👇 bit.ly/3VTzLh9

BBC Panorama has filmed London Met police officers dismissing domestic violence and making jokes about rape. Back in 2023 Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said there were 2-3 court cases against officers each week for "violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual offences." 👇 bit.ly/474M0O5

In her book 'Candid: Conversations on Women in the Music Industry' released last year, Sammy Stein spoke to more than 40 women working in the music industry who revealed how they balance motherhood with touring, disparities in pay, and facing unwelcome advances in dressing rooms. bit.ly/48bxXaM

Livia Giuggioli has devoted much of her career to calling out fast fashion companies for exploiting low-income countries and helped put ethical fashion on the red carpet. But when she gave back her MBE to protest Trump’s UK visit, headlines referred to her as “Colin Firth’s ex-wife.” bit.ly/3KfDqn3

How much truth is there in the claims that taking paracetamol while pregnant is linked to autism? We asked Dr Katherine Hall, an expert in neurodevelopmental disorders and lecturer at Coventry University. Check out a snippet of the interview below 👇

This week ethical fashion campaigner Livia Giuggioli gave back her MBE to protest the reception of President Trump during his UK visit. But most of the headlines written about Giuggioli, who helped put sustainable fashion in the spotlight, led with “Colin Firth’s ex-wife.” bit.ly/3KfDqn3

'Women Against the Far Right’ has launched in the UK, a new campaign responding to the claims that violence against women is linked to people seeking asylum. In an open letter, the group say that "Blaming them distracts from tackling the deep-rooted causes of abuse."

Ahead of World News Day this Sunday, Luba Kassova and Richard Addy argue that the widely repeated claim that global trust in news is in decline is misleading, and overly shaped by the US experience. bit.ly/4ncMuHG

From the vaults: In 2023 we partnered with newsrooms from around the world to produce The Talk, a series on the state of sex education in different regions. Our article explored how women in the Druze community are creating safe online spaces to educate themselves on sexual health. 👇 bit.ly/4mvpUZM

Are they a useful tool to solve the 'loneliness epidemic', or products exploiting our need for emotional connection? We dive into the world of AI companions ⬇️ bit.ly/47vFocq

'Women Against the Far Right’ has launched in the UK, a new campaign responding to the claims that violence against women is linked to people seeking asylum. In an open letter, the group say that "Blaming them distracts from tackling the deep-rooted causes of abuse." bit.ly/423L6i5

“I'm speaking about the bitter and painful suffering of women and girls trapped in the city of El Fasher. We are facing death by missiles, starvation, daily violations and rape.” Violations against women in Sudan continue to mount, with sexual violence widespread as a weapon of war. bit.ly/41CxNFb

"Millions of refugees are highly educated and skilled. Why give them low-skilled jobs that disempower them? Labour policies should be more inclusive." As refugees are again the subject of hostile discourse, a perspective from refugee rights advocate Eden Tadesse, based in Ethiopia. bit.ly/47O1JCi

Earlier this year several news outlets posted and later removed articles written by a freelance journalist that turned out to be AI. This raises important questions for editors on what extra steps should have been taken before the articles were published. bit.ly/41tw5WE

AI companions are often modelled on hyper-sexualised characters that are "building on stereotypes we have ingrained in society. It’s nasty because we had moved on, and then a billionaire comes along and proposes his world model which is outdated and harmful." 👀 bit.ly/47vFocq

Jair Bolsonaro, former president of Brazil, has been sentenced to more than 27 years in jail for plotting a coup to remain in office. This feature from our archive explores his rise to power and the socio-political climate that led to the rise of the far right and 'Bolsonarismo'. bit.ly/4ppqJpO

It will take 123 years to reach full gender parity globally, according to the World Economic Forum. North America currently has the smallest gender gap worldwide, however Latin America and the Caribbean is the region that will close the gender gap the soonest, by 2082.

We were told AI would make us more efficient, cure untreatable diseases, and make life better for everyone. Now we can custom-make the perfect AI friend. What could go wrong? Our latest feature dives into AI companions - and what happens when a chatbot agrees with us no matter what. bit.ly/47vFocq

"Since it started, the war has been fought on the bodies of women." Women in El Fasher, Sudan, have been cut off from aid and protection for more than 500 days, facing starvation and sexual violence, deployed as methods of warfare. bit.ly/41CxNFb