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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Sex work and abuse: the women trapped in Malawi's growing refugee camp

Refugees in Malawi face reduced aid, limited resettlement options, and gendered violence, leaving survivors like Francine with severe injuries and little hope for relocation.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Conflict, aid cuts and equality backlash causing stagnation and regression' of women's rights UN

Global conflict, aid cuts, and anti-gender-equality backlash threaten recent gains in women's health, rights, and economic security, risking increased poverty and violence.
Social justice
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Is AI the New Frontier of Women's Oppression?

AI and emerging technologies are enabling cheap, easy, and scalable forms of misogyny such as deepfake pornography, creating urgent need for regulation to protect women.
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Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Not just resisting, but leading the fight: five women who refuse to be ignored

Indigenous women play essential strategic roles protecting cultures, lands, and communities while confronting discrimination, climate threats, extractive industries, and violence.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Is misogyny on the rise among young boys in schools?

Barking at teachers, filming up their skirts, and groping are just some examples of rising misogynistic behaviour among teenage boys.
Women
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Pressure grows on Tanzania to free victim of domestic violence who has been on death row for 13 years

A Tanzanian woman with severe intellectual disabilities and a history of abuse remains on death row amid deteriorating health and unresolved legal delays.
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Women
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How to Face the Emotional Side of Entrepreneurship | Entrepreneur

Esōes Cosmetics, a safety-focused beauty brand, faced devastation when a fire destroyed its stock, yet its panic-button lipstick played a vital role in emergency response.
Women
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Suffer in silence or risk being deported: The terrible dilemma faced by undocumented female victims of domestic violence

Undocumented female victims of domestic violence face a dire choice: report abuse and risk deportation, or remain in danger.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

ICC arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over alleged persecution of women

International Criminal Court judges have issued arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over charges of persecuting women and girls.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Conflict brings increased sexualized violence to DR Congo DW 06/30/2025

The conflict in eastern DRC has led to a surge in sexual violence against women and children, especially amidst military attacks.
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

American arrested in killing of infant found with dead mother in Rome park

Italian authorities reported the arrest of an American man in Greece linked to the deaths of a mother and her baby found in central Rome.
UK news
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Man charged after 'unprovoked' assaults on several females at Union Station: police | CBC News

A man was arrested for multiple hate-motivated assaults against women at Toronto's Union Station, highlighting the issue of gender-based violence.
EU data protection
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Texts, videos, stilettos: Making sense of evidence in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial | CBC News

The trial of five former Hockey Canada players accused of sexual assault highlights complex legal issues and the significant attention it has garnered.
Women
fromNature
4 months ago

Sexual harassment thrives in silence, even in gender-equality hotspots

Despite high gender equality rankings, sexual harassment remains underreported in Sweden, highlighting a disconnect between perceptions and reality.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

After 2 years of war, Sudan no closer to peace DW 04/13/2025

Sudan's conflict has resulted in a major humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced and severe human rights abuses reported.
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