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Geekesse Newsgroup is dedicated to highlighting the achievements of intelligent women across various fields. We aim to inspire and support women and the men who appreciate their contributions. Join us in celebrating the intersection of science and femininity.
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Wordsmiths: Wu Zao
Wu Zao (1799-c.1862) was a poet who wrote homoerotic poems and plays. Despite being married to a wealthy man, she longed for romantic relationships with women and turned those feelings into poetry. During her lifetime, her lyrics were sung throughout China. For...
Breaking barriers, building futures – a second chance for women refugees and the communities that host them in Uganda
Uganda hosts 1,644,870 refugees today, and nearly 56 per cent of them have come from South Sudan, fleeing conflict and hunger. Globally, nearly half of all people forced to flee are women and girls, carrying untold stories of resilience and unseen potential. Often,...
LGBTIQ+ migrants face unique risks, starting with the perception that they are second-class citizens – Interview with migrant rights activist Rey Perez Asis from The Philippines
Even as the backlash against gender equality and rights intensify, only an estimated 37 countries grant asylum to persons experiencing discrimination based on their sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, or sex characteristics (SOGIESC). A new paper by...
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