General Article There’s finally an internationally agreed upon definition of sexism. Here’s why that matters

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We asked an expert why having a definition is such a big deal.

By Imogen Calderwood and Erica Sánchez

Europe’s leading human rights organisation has just adopted the first-ever international legal instrument to stop sexism. 

The Council of Europe – which includes 47 member states, 28 of which are...

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