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Parenting
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 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.
Parenting
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 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.
more#child-marriage
#femicide
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 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.
Women in technology
fromwww.npr.org
6 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 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.
Women in technology
fromwww.npr.org
6 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.
more#femicide
#gender-equality
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.
more#gender-equality
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks 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.
#afghanistan
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A strange dance': media mogul Saad Mohseni on making TV under the Taliban

Saad Mohseni seeks to feature more women on Afghan TV despite Taliban restrictions by proposing a historical drama about women post-menopause.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A strange dance': media mogul Saad Mohseni on making TV under the Taliban

Saad Mohseni seeks to feature more women on Afghan TV despite Taliban restrictions by proposing a historical drama about women post-menopause.
more#afghanistan
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month 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
#equality-act
Women
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month 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.
Women
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month 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.
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France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
#journalism
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 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.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 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.
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Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

When Kenyan Maids Sought Help Overseas, Diplomats Demanded Sex

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

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

Natalie Fleet highlights the importance of changing laws around parental rights in rape cases for women's protection.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 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.
Independent films
fromwww.dw.com
2 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.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 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
3 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
3 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
7 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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