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1 day ago
Women in technology

The women who forged the way for equal pay

The Dagenham strike catalyzed the movement for equal pay in the UK, leading to the Equal Pay Act in 1975. [ more ]
#iran
www.dw.com
3 days ago
Privacy professionals

Iran: How tradition and law are used to kill women DW 09/16/2024

Women in Iran face severe risks, with over 150 femicide cases reported, often justified by societal and familial pressures. [ more ]
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6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Iran: Yearning for freedom 2 years after Mahsa Amini's death DW 09/13/2024

The death of Jina Mahsa Amini ignited a significant movement for women's rights and anti-government protests in Iran. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 days ago
Privacy professionals

Iran: How tradition and law are used to kill women DW 09/16/2024

Women in Iran face severe risks, with over 150 femicide cases reported, often justified by societal and familial pressures. [ more ]
www.dw.com
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Iran: Yearning for freedom 2 years after Mahsa Amini's death DW 09/13/2024

The death of Jina Mahsa Amini ignited a significant movement for women's rights and anti-government protests in Iran. [ more ]
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#afghanistan
english.elpais.com
5 days ago
Women in technology

The crime of being a woman in Afghanistan: A Taliban can knock on your door at night, rape you, take you away and marry you'

Afghan women face severe restrictions under the Taliban, with increasing isolation and oppression impacting their daily lives and freedoms. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

Mani once sang of freedom in Afghanistan. Now, silenced, she's desperate to escape. Will Australia help? | Shadi Khan Saif

Mani, a Hazara journalist, embodies the struggle for women's rights in Afghanistan amidst Taliban oppression, seeking asylum in Australia. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
World politics

What do the Taliban's new rules mean for Afghans?

The Taliban's morality laws severely restrict women's rights and civil freedoms, reflecting a marked setback in Afghanistan's progress since their takeover. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

I live under the oppressive rule of the Taliban. That's why I am urging the world to engage with them | Anonymous

The Taliban's oppressive measures on Afghan women have intensified, creating a humanitarian crisis largely ignored by the international community. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women

Hundreds of cases of femicide recorded in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover are tip of the iceberg'

Gender-based violence in Afghanistan has drastically increased since the Taliban took control, with reported cases likely being significantly underreported. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 days ago
Women in technology

The crime of being a woman in Afghanistan: A Taliban can knock on your door at night, rape you, take you away and marry you'

Afghan women face severe restrictions under the Taliban, with increasing isolation and oppression impacting their daily lives and freedoms. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

Mani once sang of freedom in Afghanistan. Now, silenced, she's desperate to escape. Will Australia help? | Shadi Khan Saif

Mani, a Hazara journalist, embodies the struggle for women's rights in Afghanistan amidst Taliban oppression, seeking asylum in Australia. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
World politics

What do the Taliban's new rules mean for Afghans?

The Taliban's morality laws severely restrict women's rights and civil freedoms, reflecting a marked setback in Afghanistan's progress since their takeover. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

I live under the oppressive rule of the Taliban. That's why I am urging the world to engage with them | Anonymous

The Taliban's oppressive measures on Afghan women have intensified, creating a humanitarian crisis largely ignored by the international community. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women

Hundreds of cases of femicide recorded in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover are tip of the iceberg'

Gender-based violence in Afghanistan has drastically increased since the Taliban took control, with reported cases likely being significantly underreported. [ more ]
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#protests
www.dw.com
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

India: Striking doctors defy government over rape, murder DW 09/12/2024

Indian doctors are on strike, protesting violence against women, following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

Tens of Thousands of Women Protest on India's Independence Day After Murder of Medic

Women in India march for safety and justice, coinciding with Independence Day celebrations, highlighting ongoing struggles for freedom and security. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

India: Striking doctors defy government over rape, murder DW 09/12/2024

Indian doctors are on strike, protesting violence against women, following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

Tens of Thousands of Women Protest on India's Independence Day After Murder of Medic

Women in India march for safety and justice, coinciding with Independence Day celebrations, highlighting ongoing struggles for freedom and security. [ more ]
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#kamala-harris
time.com
1 week ago
Writing

What Suffs Has Taught Shaina Taub About Hope, Community, and Hard Work

The Broadway show Suffs resonates deeply with current events, transforming a performance into a symbol of hope and resilience for women's rights. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Digital life

After Trump Claimed Fake Taylor Swift Endorsement, Her Fans Make Real Push for Harris

Swift fans unite against Trump, using music to amplify their political activism.
Swifties for Kamala seeks to leverage Taylor Swift's fanbase for political engagement. [ more ]
time.com
4 weeks ago
Women in technology

The History Behind Kamala Harris's Freedom' Campaign Theme

Harris's nomination speech emphasizes a broad fight for freedom, extending beyond abortion to encompass various civil liberties. [ more ]
time.com
1 week ago
Writing

What Suffs Has Taught Shaina Taub About Hope, Community, and Hard Work

The Broadway show Suffs resonates deeply with current events, transforming a performance into a symbol of hope and resilience for women's rights. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Digital life

After Trump Claimed Fake Taylor Swift Endorsement, Her Fans Make Real Push for Harris

Swift fans unite against Trump, using music to amplify their political activism.
Swifties for Kamala seeks to leverage Taylor Swift's fanbase for political engagement. [ more ]
time.com
4 weeks ago
Women in technology

The History Behind Kamala Harris's Freedom' Campaign Theme

Harris's nomination speech emphasizes a broad fight for freedom, extending beyond abortion to encompass various civil liberties. [ more ]
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#south-korea
www.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

South Korea investigates Telegram over alleged sexual deepfakes

South Korea faces a rising threat of deepfakes, predominantly impacting women and teenage girls, prompting urgent actions from authorities. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
World politics

South Korea battles surge of deepfake pornography after thousands found to be spreading images

South Korea is intensifying efforts to combat deepfake pornography and cyber crimes against women and minors under President Yoon Suk Yeol's leadership. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

South Korea investigates Telegram over alleged sexual deepfakes

South Korea faces a rising threat of deepfakes, predominantly impacting women and teenage girls, prompting urgent actions from authorities. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
World politics

South Korea battles surge of deepfake pornography after thousands found to be spreading images

South Korea is intensifying efforts to combat deepfake pornography and cyber crimes against women and minors under President Yoon Suk Yeol's leadership. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Baroness Owen to introduce law change aimed at criminalising deepfake creation

Baroness Owen is introducing a law to criminalize non-consensual deepfake porn and sexually explicit images. [ more ]
WIRED
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

The Trump Campaign's Rhetoric About Women Sounds a Lot Like Andrew Tate's

The Trump campaign's collaboration with the manosphere signals a disturbing shift towards anti-women ideologies in Republican politics. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

Border Patrol agent arrested for allegedly forcing women to undress during processing

Border patrol agent Shane Millan arrested for forcing women to expose themselves during virtual processing, violating their constitutional rights. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women

The Guardian view on Afghanistan's gender apartheid: don't embolden the Taliban | Editorial

The Taliban's rule represents a severe threat to women's rights, dignity, and survival in Afghanistan. [ more ]
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