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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Court grants leave for Australian women to sue Qatar Airways over alleged invasive physical examinations

Five Australian women can sue Qatar Airways directly over alleged unlawful treatment during a 2020 incident at Doha airport.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Chinese officials warn women comedians that men are no laughing matter

Comedians in China are warned to avoid gender discord in performances and focus on constructive criticism.
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: White Lotus' Carrie Coon Reacts To Mike White's Return To 'Survivor'

Bertha Russell's actions to marry her daughter off stem from love and a desire to protect her in a harsh society.
#afghanistan
fromAeon
1 month ago
philosophy

The story of a girl sold into marriage with a Taliban leader | Aeon Essays

fromAeon
1 month ago
philosophy

The story of a girl sold into marriage with a Taliban leader | Aeon Essays

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fromFortune
4 weeks ago

How Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' will impact women

The legislation has been the subject of in-fighting among Republicans and contempt among Democrats, and ended up passing by a razor-thin margin of 51-50, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Prosecutors say Diddy used power to abuse women in closing remarks of trial

The defendant used power, violence and fear to get what he wanted, prosecutor Christy Slavik told jurors in her address.
NYC music
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales

UK MPs voted to decriminalize late-term abortions, addressing the need for compassion towards women in desperate circumstances.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's not a genuine apology': Spanish women reject Catholic attempt to redress Franco incarceration

For decades, many in the audience had grappled with the scars left by their time in Catholic-run institutions; now they were on their feet chanting: Truth, justice and reparations.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Abortion laws are Victorian era, says grieving mum

Elen Hughes expressed disbelief at police guidelines permitting searches of grieving mothers for abortion drugs, questioning why 19th-century laws continue to control women's bodies today.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pakistan sends important signal' of hope in a gloomy world of pushbacks on women's rights

Child marriage has been banned in Pakistan's capital, sending a significant message about protecting women's rights.
#femicide
Women in technology
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

U.N. report: 85,000 cases of femicide in 2023. And that's likely an undercount

Femicide is a global issue, with an estimated 85,000 cases in 2023, primarily caused by intimate partners or family members.
Women in technology
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

U.N. report: 85,000 cases of femicide in 2023. And that's likely an undercount

Femicide is a global issue, with an estimated 85,000 cases in 2023, primarily caused by intimate partners or family members.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

60 charities demand UK reverse shameful' aid cuts for women and girls

Funding cuts to gender equality projects risk women's safety and well-being globally,
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

What Iraq's legal changes mean for women and girls

Iraq's legal amendments threaten to reverse women's rights, impacting marriage, divorce, and child custody amidst a lack of adequate legal protections.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Sharia London: surge in back-room councils that rule Muslim marriages

The Islamic Sharia Council provides crucial support for women trapped in unrecognized marriages, offering divorce processes that traditional UK law may not address adequately.
UK news
UK news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

UK Supreme Court rules transgender women does not fit legal term 'woman' in landmark decision

The UK Supreme Court ruled that transgender women do not legally qualify as 'women' under the Equality Act.
Women
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Supreme Court rules legal definition of woman relates to 'biological woman'

The Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman is strictly based on biological sex.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Sexual violence and harassment endemic' in French entertainment industry, report finds

The entertainment industry in France still harbors endemic sexual violence and harassment, despite the impact of the #MeToo movement.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 months ago

Education and Justice Depts. Form Title IX Investigative Team

From day one, the Trump Administration has prioritized enforcing Title IX to protect female students and athletes. Traditionally, our Office for Civil Rights takes months, even years, to complete Title IX investigations.
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Financial strain of having a baby left me suicidal it's time we are compensated'

The idea of losing my business felt like losing a baby. I really, really struggled.
Mental health
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

When Kenyan Maids Sought Help Overseas, Diplomats Demanded Sex

Kenyan embassy officials in Riyadh exploit desperate women seeking help from abuse.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

MP, rape victim, teenage mum . . . and first Mother's Day as a grandparent

Being a nana at 40 feels like I've won the jackpot, Fleet says. It's something every woman should have.
Parenting
#iran
Independent films
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Iranian artists face worsening persecution DW 03/04/2025

Iran's 'My Favourite Cake' film creators face trial for public decency and morality offenses, reflecting intense censorship on artistic expression.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

Prosecutor says at trial that Iran put $500,000 bounty on head of Iranian-American journalist

Iran placed a bounty on journalist Masih Alinejad, attempting to silence her activism against government hijab laws.
Independent films
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Iranian artists face worsening persecution DW 03/04/2025

Iran's 'My Favourite Cake' film creators face trial for public decency and morality offenses, reflecting intense censorship on artistic expression.
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NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

International Women's Day march in Manhattan sees call to reject Trump admin attacks on civil rights | amNewYork

Thousands protested on International Women's Day against the Trump administration's attacks on women's and transgender rights.
Activists warn of a rollback on rights through Project 2025 under Trump's presidency.
Parenting
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

My childhood just slipped away': Pakistan's monsoon brides'

Catastrophic flooding has led to a rise in child marriages in Pakistan, driven by desperation rather than tradition.
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

A Lebanese Woman Fights for Women's Rights in the Middle East

Lina Abou-Habib advocates for women's rights in Lebanon, highlighting legal discrimination and the impact of religious laws on women's lives.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Shocking figures show over 170 women killed by their sons in last 15 years

The article highlights the need for independent journalism and critical reports on domestic violence as critical issues in society.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

NYC mayoral race: Cuomo's comeback attempt faces opposition from protesters over sex harassment allegations that forced him out of office | amNewYork

Despite Andrew Cuomo's mayoral candidacy, many New Yorkers, particularly women, remember and protest against the sexual harassment allegations against him.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Revealed: at least 25 UK spy cops' had sex with deceived members of public

Undercover police officers deceived women by forming relationships without disclosing their true undercover status.
Women in technology
fromPatently-O
5 months ago

USPTO's Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium Continues Despite New DEI Policies

Recent executive orders on diversity create confusion about federal agencies' initiatives, including at the USPTO.
The White House emphasizes merit-based opportunities while asserting the need to defend women's rights.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago

Violence against women: Have big cases led to protections? DW 10/06/2024

Gender-based violence is a global epidemic, affecting nearly one in three women, necessitating both awareness and legal reform for effective change.
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