Writings
A Spotlight on Gender Based Violence in Migration
This think-piece delves into the relationship between migration and GBV, aiming to shed light on how GBV propels migration, manifests en route, and persists upon arrival at new destinations. It critically examines how gender, intertwined with various socio-economic factors, influences the prevalence and forms of violence experienced by women on the move.
A Sliding Scale: An Assessment of Abortion Rights in The Americas
Over the past few years, the status of abortion rights in countries in North and South America have changed radically as many have advanced abortion rights while others have taken them away.
Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls: Exploring Funding for Women and Girls with Disabilities
Humanitarian crises, climate change and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) have been demonstrated to have an uniquely adverse impact on women and girls with disabilities. While support comes in many forms, it’s clear that in most areas needs are not being met.
Feminist Practices to Integrate Women and Girls with Disabilities in Humanitarian Response
We know that women and girls with disabilities face additional risks for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and mortality during times of conflict. The question now becomes, what can those responding to humanitarian crises do to mitigate these risks? And what does a feminist response look like?
Centering Women and Girls with Disabilities in Humanitarian Crisis
Centering women and girls with disabilities in humanitarian crisis is a crucial need in emergencies and disasters. To better center women and girls with disabilities, we need to look at intersectionality.
Roe vs. Wade: Global Implications for Reproductive Rights
On May 2, a leaked document showed that SCOTUS is perilously close to overturning Roe v Wade, the ruling that protects the right to abortion. While it’s important to note nothing has been legally codified yet, all indications suggest it is highly likely Roe v Wade will be overturned.
Unpacking the Intersection Between Gender-Based Violence and Climate Change
“We have to understand that climate change affects women in ways that negatively impact their health and well-being in ways that men are not affected.”
Young feminists working globally to end violence against women and girls: key challenges and ways forward
“Drawing on our own experience as young feminists to prevent and address VAWG in a patriarchal world, we see ourselves as walking a tightrope.”
Lawmakers push scholarships to keep students in Michigan
“College students are leaving the state in droves after graduation, and lawmakers are pursuing ways to keep them here.”
Ex-lawmaker turns business lobbyist in era of term limits
David Palsrok’s current office is located only a few blocks away from his old one, a physical reminder of the similar issues both jobs deal with.
Palsrok, 40, is vice president of government relations at the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) but he used to be the Republican representative for a four-county slice of the Northwest Lower Peninsula.