Findings in our report "Body Liberation for Gender Equality in Europe" told that young women in all body sizes...
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Why don’t we see more diverse bodies? The effects of body shame on participation
Many young people avoid particular situations where their bodies are visible or might potentially be judged. Not...
6 Resources for work on addressing body image and weight stigma among youth
Body image and weight stigma are becoming increasingly important topics in youth work, yet many educators and youth...
August newsletter – take part in our podcast!
We have been working on developing lots of good stuff to present to you - some more of resources about body liberation...
When support feels unsafe: why young women stay silent about body shame
Young women often stay silent about body shame because speaking up can feel risky, futile, or even embarrassing,...
Recommendations for supporting young women on body image and weight stigma
In the project “Body Liberation for Gender Equality” we explored how young women in Latvia, Czechia and Cyprus...
Body Liberation for Gender Equality in Europe – needs analysis report
Accessible version of the report is optimized for screen readers and easy navigation. Download accessible version here...
Why training confidence is not enough for gender equality
The world often tells girls and young women to be more confident, to “own” their bodies, or to ignore negative...
March newsletter – International Fat Liberation Day and more!
March is here and so are a bunch of great news! If you wish to subscribe, please scroll down and in the footer of this...
Joining initiative for International Fat Liberation Day on March 4th
This year the Body Liberation Network is excited to join organisations from around the world to take part in...
GENDEQ meeting in Czechia
On February 14th, Mission:Reconnect hosted a meeting for the project “Body Liberation for Gender Equality” in Prerov,...
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[Part 4] A Latvian in Fatcon: feeling comfortable in your own skin and the power of community
Written by: Ieva Miltina Fat liberation can feel abstract when you only encounter it in books and online. For me, it...