Let’s Call It What It Is: Rape of Girls, Not Just “Abuse”
Why do we call it “abuse” when it’s rape? The truth is painful, and that’s why we avoid naming it.…
A Curious Coincidence: Friendship and Human Dignity on July 30
Is it mere coincidence that July 30 is both the eve of St. Ignatius of Loyola’s feast day and also…
Marie Meurdrac, the chemist who wanted everyone to have access to knowledge
This chemist was born in Paris in 1610. She stands out especially for being the author of one of the…
A Vanguard School Bridging Scientific Excellence, Public Engagement, and Policy Advocacy
Although I have long been acquainted with key figures in the Community of Research on Excellence for All (CREA)—notably Marta…
Media’s collaboration to educator Ferrer i Guardia’s death
Ferrer i Guardia was one of the Catalan and European leaders of pedagogy. During the 20th century, until Franco’s coup…
Reclaiming Reproductive Freedom
World Population Day As headlines in 2025 focus on falling fertility rates and aging populations, a deeper, more urgent crisis…
History is not linear. There are setbacks.
Not long ago, a historian reminded me that history is not linear. It isn’t. It is full of progress and…
Strengthening the Protection of Child Sexual Abuse Survivors by Safeguarding Those Who Protect Them
The International Safeguarding Conference was held in Rome, where each year a call is made to people from diverse backgrounds—including…
Zero Violence Committee: an international example of feminism
Some sources consulted claim that the “Zero Violence Committee:” the most internationally recognized research group on gender-based violence and abuse…
Can Foucault be a reference for the LGBT+ community? The answer is clear
Today, June 28th, we celebrate LGBT+ Pride Day. Throughout the month of June, various organizations have launched campaigns emphasizing education…