Financial Feminist News: Delhi women’s champion success, France says oui (yes), Olivia Rodrigo tour funds services

Feminist Money

A review of the financial feminist news making headlines as of 6 March 2024. Each week in this series, you can expect news items making headlines for a financial and feminist breakdown.

This week’s episode provides a financial feminist news breakdown of stories, including: Delhi women’s champion success, France says oui (yes), Olivia Rodrigo tour funds services.

Not sure how these stories relate to finances or feminism? Check out the podcast for our breakdown. You can find out more about our sources for each story below:

• 2 Feb 24 – The Guardian – Women’s champion Swati Maliwal takes Delhi anti-rape fight nationwide
• 7 Jan 24 – The Indian Express – Rise and rise of Swati Maliwal: Key part of Kejriwal activist phase to AAP’s new Rajya Sabha face
• 31 Jan 24 – The Hindu – Set to be sworn in as RS MP, Swati Maliwal says ‘not scared to question govt or go to jail for it’
• 25 Jul 23 – The Economic Times – If I can meet families of victims shown in viral video, why can't Manipur CM: Swati Maliwal
• 5 Mar 24 – BBC News – France makes abortion a constitutional right
• 5 Mar 24 – Deutsche Welle – Why France enshrined abortion rights in its constitution
• 30 Jun 22 – The Atlantic – Where France Differs on Abortion
• 29 Apr 19 – The Book Haven, Standford University – Enjoy Les Misérables. But please get the history straight
• 29 Feb – ABC Australia – Olivia Rodrigo pledges tour funds to support reproductive rights before heading to key abortion battleground
• 28 Feb 24 – Rolling Stone – Abortion Funds Applaud Olivia Rodrigo’s Support: ‘It Takes Guts’
• 27 Feb 24 – News.com.au – The enormous cost of raising kids is forcing Aussies to have fewer children – or none at all
• 24 Oct 23 – Women’s Agenda – What it really costs women to have a child in Australia

If you’re feeling inspired by the news stories you hear, please be aware that they’re our personal take on news stories rather than professional advice, so it might be worth checking in with a licensed financial professional. We’ve linked existing resources coordinated by different organisations, including the register of financial advisors, alongside some financial education and support services that could be useful to you, depending on your circumstances.