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Abortions in first 12 weeks should be legalised in Germany, commission says

Germany's government-appointed commission recommended legalizing abortions within the first 12 weeks due to outdated laws and the need for modernization. [ more ]

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Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional

Three Montana laws restricting abortion rights struck down in court as unconstitutional

Laws aimed to impose severe burdens on abortion access without clear justification [ more ]

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Stanford reflects on alum Sandra Day O'Connor's impact as 1st woman on the Supreme Court

Sandra Day O'Connor was a trailblazer for women in law and politics.

Her legacy includes being the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court. [ more ]

Padailypost

Sandra Day O'Connor, who got her start in San Mateo County, dies

Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the high court, has died at age 93.

O'Connor leaves a lasting impact on the court, especially in her rulings on abortion. [ more ]

Above the Law

Sandra Day O'Connor, The First Woman To Serve On The Supreme Court, Has Died

Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court, has passed away at the age of 93.

O'Connor was known for her undaunted determination, indisputable ability, and engaging candor as a justice. [ more ]

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Djingarey Maiga: an inspiring voice for the women of Mali

Women's rights advocate in Mali, Djingarey Maiga, works relentlessly to defend women's rights and address gender inequalities in the country. [ more ]

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1 week ago

The stark reality of having your period as a homeless woman

Homeless women in the UK face severe challenges accessing period products and clean facilities, resorting to unhygienic methods during menstruation.

The study emphasizes the need for private, safe, and clean locations for managing menstruation, along with access to laundry facilities for homeless women. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Medieval Christian misogyny shapes how we judge women today, says scholar

Early Christian male writers used the concept of inner beauty to control how women dressed in the third century.

The roots of modern perceptions of women's appearance can be traced back to the middle ages. [ more ]

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'Male violence in a sacred space': Debate over trans women at Hampstead pond derailed

Trans women use Hampstead Heath pond

Controversy at Kenwood Ladies Pond Association [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Republicans are bashing trans people to try to win over women voters. It won't work.

Republicans are attempting to win back women voters by introducing bills like 'Women's Bill of Rights' that focus on defining gender based on body parts.

Republican lawmakers are prioritizing attacking transgender people's rights instead of improving protections for women in the workplace or reproductive freedom. [ more ]

Independent

Continuing the fight of 1937's women, the Yes campaign for March 8 'woman's place' referendum begins

1. Dublin's Mansion House hosted a demonstration in 1937 against Éamon de Valera's proposed new Constitution.

2. The demonstration was attended by approximately 1,200 women who filled every seat in the Round Room. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

5 days ago

Left-wing politics

Harris hammers Trump on abortion in surprise Los Angeles appearance

Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes Arizona's strict abortion ban and blames former President Trump for overturning Roe vs. Wade. [ more ]

Juxtapoz

1 week ago

Design

Juxtapoz Magazine - Shiva Ahmadi: Strands of Resilience @ Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art

Shiva Ahmadi uses painting to address global issues like migration, war, and brutality against marginalized peoples.

Her exhibition at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art focuses on female figures in fantastical landscapes, utilizing watercolor and screenprints for layering and storytelling. [ more ]

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1 week ago

Women's rights barrister faces suspension for accusing judge of boys' club' attitude

Support for women's rights lawyer facing suspension after challenging judge for downplaying domestic abuse.

Call for Bar Standards Board to drop disciplinary investigation against the lawyer. [ more ]

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Books

The Women's prize for fiction is a success now it has a nonfiction sister | Kate Mosse

The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to all who care about human rights.

The Women's prize for fiction and nonfiction were founded to address the lack of recognition for female authors in literary awards. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Women at heart of Labour's economic plans for the election, says Rachel Reeves

Labour's economic plans focus on equality for women to differentiate from the Conservatives.

Female entrepreneurs could significantly boost Britain's economy according to Rachel Reeves. [ more ]

Secret London

20 Of The Most Empowering Feminist Quotes From Inspiring Women

Maya Angelou highlighted standing up for oneself supports all women. Barbara Ehrenreich joked about the concern of women becoming like men. Simone de Beauvoir envisioned women loving in strength. [ more ]

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Hundreds take to downtown Toronto to celebrate International Women's Day | CBC News

Women marched in Toronto to demand equal rights worldwide.

International Women's Day theme highlighted global gender disparities. [ more ]

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London

International Women's Day 2024: What is it and how can you get involved?

International Women's Day celebrates women's achievements globally, evolving from a movement for rights to a day of celebration and advancement.

International Women's Day has origins dating back to 1908, with the first official recognition by the United Nations in 1975, following historic events such as the women's rights march in New York City in 1909. [ more ]

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Opinion | The Online Degradation of Women and Girls That We Meet With a Shrug

Deepfakes extend beyond political manipulation to exploiting women and girls in pornographic ways.

Deepfake nude imagery disproportionately impacts women and girls with little recourse. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

The US war on reproductive rights should concern women everywhere

Women's reproductive rights are being restricted in the US, setting a concerning precedent globally.

US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, leading to severe abortion restrictions in multiple states. [ more ]

time.com

Women's Work' Powers the EconomyAnd Has Always Been Undervalued

Gender pay gap still exists, with women making 84 cents for every dollar men earn.

Exhibition at New-York Historical Society challenges stereotypes around women's work. [ more ]

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We are tired, angry and mad': 180,000 women march in Mexico City

Women in Mexico City gathered for a large march on International Women's Day.

The march aimed to highlight the issue of violence against women in Mexico. [ more ]

time.com

Gang Rape of a Tourist in India Highlights Its Struggle to Curb Sexual Violence Against Women

Police arrested three men over the weekend in connection with the rape case.

Reports of horrific sexual assaults in India highlight the ongoing struggle to curb sexual violence against women. [ more ]

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Seven women in Turkey savagely killed' by current or ex-spouses in single day

Seven women killed by partners or ex-partners in Turkey.

Turkish women face rising femicide rates and challenges with authorities. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Waspi report: Will women hit by state pension changes get compensation now?

Women affected by state pension age rise must be compensated for government failings

Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's report criticizes DWP's handling of the issue [ more ]

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Nadine Dorries calls David Cameron out over problem with women'

Nadine Dorries claims David Cameron has a problem with women and should talk to them like he speaks to his pals from Eton. [ more ]

Truthout

4 weeks ago

LGBT

Gulf South States Advance Bills to End Legal Recognition for Trans People

Three Gulf South states - Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama - introducing bills to define sex in a way that excludes trans individuals.

The bills fail to protect women's rights and aim to cease legal recognition of trans individuals by defining sex based on reproductive capabilities. [ more ]

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Suffragettes attacked Buckingham Palace. Now Camilla is paying tribute to them and so should we | Diane Atkinson

Queen Camilla shared stones thrown at Buckingham Palace by suffragettes at a recent event.

The suffragettes' protests, like window-smashing, highlighted their determination for women's rights. [ more ]

The Nation

Nationalism Distorts Feminism in Israel Just as It Did in the US

Gertrude Bell found privilege as a woman in Britain compared to Palestine.

Israeli feminist protests against proposed judicial reforms showed courage and determination. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Iran stops Mahsa Amini's family from travelling to receive human rights prize

Iran has banned Mahsa Amini's family from traveling to France to receive the EU's top human rights prize on her behalf.

Narges Mohammadi's family reported that she has begun a new hunger strike before Sunday's award ceremony in Oslo. [ more ]

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France news

Reporters - Iran's new generation: Meet the young women fighting for freedom

The death of Mahsa Amini sparked protests against Iran's mandatory Islamic veil law.

A new generation of Iranian women are defying the law and fighting for their freedom. [ more ]

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Social justice

Iran committed crimes against humanity' during repression of protests over Mahsa Amini's death, UN fact-finding mission says

Iran's security forces committed grave human rights violations during protests

Crimes against humanity include gender-based violence against protesting Iranian women [ more ]

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Peer suggests removing hijabs to show solidarity' during International Women's Day

Young Muslim women in the UK were encouraged to remove their hijabs in solidarity with Iranian women.

Protests in Iran started after a young woman died in custody over hijab-related issues. [ more ]

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Iran's women vow resistance against 'misogynistic' regime DW 03/08/2024

Women in Iran face oppression and daily harassment, leading to a culture of fear and restriction.

Nationwide protests in Iran under the slogan 'Women, Life, Freedom' highlight the ongoing struggle for women's rights and the government's violent response. [ more ]

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Social justice

Executions rise in Iran: Urgent call for solidarity DW 02/02/2024

UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights is flying to Tehran to investigate executions and violations of women's rights in Iran

Number of completed death sentences in January has risen to 67, with an average of three people executed each day [ more ]

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Women attend Tehran derby but equality battle still rages DW 12/18/2023

Women in Iran were allowed to attend a football match for the first time since the Iranian revolution 44 years ago.

Despite the progress, activists argue that the restrictions enforced by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) are still limiting and not in line with international standards. [ more ]

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Film

Every Italian recognised a piece of their own family': film on abuse of women touches a nerve

Directorial debut by Paola Cortellesi explores hard-hitting themes like poverty, domestic violence, and women's rights in post-war Rome.

C'e ancora domani is one of Italy's Top 10 highest-grossing films, surprising audiences with its success in tackling serious issues while being co-written and acted by Paola Cortellesi. [ more ]

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Film

A Beloved Comedian's Film on Domestic Abuse Draws Italians, in Droves

The movie 'There's Still Tomorrow' addresses domestic abuse and women's rights in Italy and has become a box office success.

The film resonates with the public because it touches on themes that are currently dominating public discourse in the country. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

After Newsom veto, California lawmakers try again to ban tampons with 'forever chemicals'

Banning sale of tampons with toxic chemicals in California

Importance of identifying and assessing PFAS in menstrual products [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Norma Barzman, blacklisted screenwriter who took on Hollywood, dies at 103

Norma Barzman, a blacklisted screenwriter, has passed away at the age of 103.

Barzman spent her later years exposing the hurtful practices of the Hollywood blacklist and advocating for women's rights. [ more ]

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Media industry

Journalism without women in Afghanistan: Stopping the work of female reporters is another form of violence against us

Female journalists in Afghanistan face gender discrimination and restrictions under Taliban rule.

Taliban impose restrictions on movement and work of female journalists, impacting their ability to do their jobs effectively. [ more ]

Towleroad Gay News

President Macron Seals Historic Amendment, Guarantees Abortion As Constitutional Right In France - Towleroad Gay News

France added the right to abortion in its constitution, making it the first country to do so.

President Macron aims to extend abortion rights in Europe. [ more ]

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France adds abortion rights to its constitution video

France adds abortion rights to constitution with overwhelming support in a historic joint session of assembly.

Amendment guarantees women the freedom to choose abortion and pledges to support women globally. [ more ]

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France makes abortion a constitutional right DW 03/04/2024

France approves historic bill enshrining woman's right to abortion in constitution

France becomes the only country with explicit constitutional protection for abortion rights [ more ]

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France is about to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution

France is set to be the first country to enshrine the right to an abortion in its constitution.

The push to include abortion rights in the constitution was influenced by the U.S. overturning Roe v. Wade. [ more ]

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French Senate votes to enshrine abortion as constitutional right

France's Senate adopted a bill to include a woman's right to abortion in the constitution, aligning with President Macron's commitment.

The government argued that the right to abortion is under threat globally, emphasizing the need to protect women's freedom to choose. [ more ]

Washington Post

French Senate votes to enshrine abortion in constitution, a world first

The French Senate voted to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution, facing one final test in a special congress.

The move is a historic step towards women's rights, with France poised to become the first country globally to constitutionally guarantee women's freedom to control their bodies. [ more ]

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US politics

Battling Dress Codes at the State of the Union

The State of the Union address has become a platform for making sartorial statements with symbolic significance.

Political messages and imagery are increasingly used as tools in elections, including through clothing choices. [ more ]

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US politics

Democratic Women Keep Up Their Tradition of Wearing Suffragist White

Democratic women wore white at the State of the Union in solidarity and protest against Donald Trump.

Wearing suffragist white is a fashion statement that started during Trump's presidency as a symbol of support for women's rights. [ more ]

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Macron says battle for abortion rights is not over as France updates constitution

France enshrines the right to an abortion in the constitution after an emotional ceremony led by Emmanuel Macron.

Macron emphasizes the significance of the historic change as a long battle for freedom and the protection of women's rights. [ more ]

New York Post

How the US pull-out from Kabul hurt women most

The progress in female empowerment in Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban

The decline in women's rights following the return of the Taliban [ more ]

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The staff get hush money': the hidden scandal of rape in Indian prisons

Sexual abuse of incarcerated women in West Bengal's overcrowded prisons is a harsh reality.

Prison conditions for women in West Bengal need urgent reform to ensure their safety. [ more ]

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EU data protection

Why it's urgent that we fight for reproductive rights in Europe

Reproductive rights are increasingly under threat globally.

Legislation around abortion can have significant consequences for women and their families. [ more ]

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The moment that electrified France and could push forward abortion rights around the world | Agnes Poirier

France became the world's first country to enshrine women's rights to abortion in the constitution.

There is strong political consensus in France to protect abortion rights, unlike the situation in the United States. [ more ]

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Abortion is enshrined as a constitutional right in France after lawmakers approve an amendment

France enshrines abortion right in constitution to prevent rollback of rights seen in the US.

France becomes the first country with a constitutional right to abortion since former Yugoslavia. [ more ]

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French lawmakers make abortion a consitutional right

French lawmakers approved a bill enshrining a woman's right to abortion in the Constitution.

The bill received overwhelming support in a 780-72 vote, leading to celebrations across France. [ more ]

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French lawmakers make abortion a constitutional right in historic vote

France enshrined the right to abortion in its constitution, a historic move.

Polls show around 80% of French people support legal abortion. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

President Macron holds special Congress as France makes historical abortion vote

France is set to vote on making abortion a constitutional right, potentially becoming the first country to do so.

Abortion has been legal in France since 1974, with laws continuously updated to extend access to it. [ more ]

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French Senate votes to add abortion rights to the constitution after US rollback

French Senate passed a bill enshrining the right to abortion in the constitution.

France may become the first country to constitutionally ensure abortion rights. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

France to make abortion a constitutional right after senate vote

France is preparing to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right, citing threats in the US and other European countries.

The French government is emphasizing the importance of protecting women's rights and ensuring freedom to choose abortion through constitutional protection. [ more ]

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MPs to vote on decriminalising abortion as prosecutions of illegal terminations rises

Decriminalization of abortion likely in landmark vote

Majority of MPs against prosecuting women for abortion outside set rules [ more ]

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Boston

Presidents Day Weekend Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Real estate listings provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc.

Challenges in achieving equality for women in the U.S. [ more ]

The Nation

Books

The Many Lives of George Eliot

George Eliot criticized novels that portrayed marriage as a woman's ultimate goal.

Eliot's own life and work challenged traditional expectations of marriage and allowed her to write about it with depth and complexity. [ more ]

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Women's champion Swati Maliwal takes Delhi anti-rape fight nationwide

Swati Maliwal transformed Delhi's Commission for Women into a powerful organization that advocated for women's rights and brought thousands of sexual assault cases to court.

Maliwal's personal experiences of abuse and her determination to help others have fueled her activism and led to significant accomplishments in improving the status of women in India. [ more ]

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Brooklyn

Feb 1: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Dr. Susan McKinney Steward

Dr. Susan McKinney Steward was the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in New York

She founded the Women's Hospital and Dispensary in Brooklyn [ more ]

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Abortion investigations causing women life-changing harm', says UK expert

Women accused of having illegal abortions in England and Wales have faced punitive measures such as custody, loss of children, and debt.

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has issued new guidance urging healthcare staff not to report suspected illegal abortions to the police. [ more ]

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Digital life

If anyone can get the US government to take deepfake porn seriously, it's Swifties | Arwa Mahdawi

Deepfake pornography is a widespread issue, with thousands of websites dedicated to non-consensual intimate imagery.

AI technology has made it easier to create convincing deepfakes with just a few photos of a person's face and a phone app. [ more ]

Washington Post

French proposal for free fertility tests at age 25 outrages women's groups

French President Emmanuel Macron proposes a "major plan" to reverse France's declining birthrate, including offering free fertility checks to 25-year-olds.

The proposal has received strong reactions in France, with some women criticizing the government for pressuring them to think about fertility early and women's rights groups arguing that more should be done to make it affordable to have children. [ more ]

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Afghanistan: An online magazine for women DW 01/24/2024

The Taliban has implemented draconian measures against women in Afghanistan, restricting their access to work, travel, and healthcare.

Zahra Nader started the online magazine Zan Times to give Afghan women and girls a voice and support them in the face of Taliban restrictions. [ more ]

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Afghanistan: Crackdown continues on women's rights, UN says DW 01/23/2024

The Taliban are cracking down on Afghan women's access to work, travel, and healthcare if they are unmarried or don't have a male guardian.

Three female health workers were detained for not having a male guardian and were released only after their families signed a guarantee they wouldn't repeat the act. [ more ]

euronews

Europe news

Wives of Russian soldiers lay flowers to protest against the Kremlin

Russian wives of soldiers fighting in Ukraine are laying flowers at Moscow's Eternal Flame as a symbolic protest against war.

Protests and pickets are taking place near government buildings in Moscow, with participants often being detained by authorities citing COVID-19 restrictions. [ more ]

Washington Post

Europe news

Lawmakers pave way for EU to ratify treaty protecting women

The European flag, left, flies Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France.(AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)Comment Gift Article BRUSSELS - The European Union is getting closer to ratifying a landmark European treaty protecting women from violence.Lawmakers gathered in Strasbourg, France, on Wednesday approved by a large majority the EU's endorsement of the Istanbul Convention.

www.aljazeera.com

As a feminist, what I wish for in 2024 is criminal justice reform

The criminal justice system in the UK needs to be reformed to improve the conviction rate for rape

There is a myth that many women make false allegations about rape, but this is not supported by the data [ more ]

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UN concerned' Taliban detaining Afghan women for dress code violations

The UN is concerned about the arbitrary arrest and detention of women and girls by the Taliban for violating dress codes.

The Taliban's Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice and the police have been enforcing hijab decrees and detaining women. [ more ]

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UN concerned' Taliban detaining Afghan women for dress code violations

The UN is concerned about the arbitrary arrest and detention of women and girls by the Taliban for violating dress codes.

The Taliban's Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice and the police have been enforcing hijab decrees and detaining women. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

UN concerned' Taliban detaining Afghan women for dress code violations

The UN is concerned about the arbitrary arrest and detention of women and girls by the Taliban for violating dress codes.

The Taliban's Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice and the police have been enforcing hijab decrees and detaining women. [ more ]

Time Out London

London

These iconic women are getting blue plaques in London this year

Only 15% of London's commemorative plaques are dedicated to women.

English Heritage is unveiling more plaques dedicated to women than ever before in 2024. [ more ]

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Writing

Art is a form of protest that leaves no blood': Zambian poet puts African voices on the spoken-word stage

Vanessa Chisakula used poetry as a way to process the challenges of motherhood and explore her identity.

Chisakula is expanding the spoken-word scene in Zambia and using poetry for activism on issues like women's rights and mental health. [ more ]

HuffPost

Annette Bening Recalls Being Told She Was 'Too Big And Too Loud' Early In Her Career

Annette Bening discusses the fatphobic and sexist expectations she faced during the 1990s in Hollywood

Bening reflects on the pressure to look young and the continued treatment of women in the industry [ more ]

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Too terrified to leave the house': Internet trolls in Libya target women

Libyan women working for change face online harassment and silencing tactics, including death threats and smear campaigns.

Prominent political activist Hanan al-Faidy withdrew from the parliamentary election due to a toxic online campaign against her, including fake news reports of her demise. [ more ]

euronews

Murdered Italian woman's father urges men to be agents of change

Giulia Cecchetin's murder sparked public outrage against violence targeting women in Italy.

Mourners at her funeral called for an end to gender violence and held a campaign to 'make noise' against it. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Running

I am here, get used to me': in India, a woman out running is about more than just exercise | Sohini Chattopadhyay

Sport can be a means for women to claim citizenship and perform nationalism outside of war.

The Delhi gang-rape in 2012 sparked a strong physical response, prompting the author to explore women's right to occupy public space. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Four More Years of Unchecked Misogyny

In a second Trump term, women would once again be targets.

Trump's misogyny is about enforcement and punishing women who challenge or deny him. [ more ]

time.com

Sheryl Sandberg Calls for More Outrage Over Attacks on Women on Oct. 7

Sheryl Sandberg speaks out against the use of rape as an act of war

Israel's Permanent Mission to the U.N. hosts event highlighting atrocities against women by Hamas [ more ]

Independent

Inside a women's refuge: 'I was beaten so badly, until he could beat me no more. I ran upstairs into the bathroom. He put the two bath taps on full blast and tried to drown me'

Safe spaces like those provided by Sonas are crucial for women and children fleeing domestic violence.

Sonas provides support and resources to help women plan their next steps and consider their options. [ more ]

ABA Journal

Former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor dies at 93

Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the Court, has died at the age of 93.

O'Connor was known for her influential role as a centrist on the Court and was often referred to as the 'O'Connor court.' [ more ]

www.dw.com

Who are the women working for change and peace in Cameroon? DW 11/30/2023

Lawyer and women's rights activist Marthe Wandou is advocating for girls' education in Cameroon and calling for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.

Over 30% of girls in Cameroon are married before the age of 18, hindering their access to education and perpetuating gender prejudices.

Girls and women in Cameroon are also targeted by Boko Haram terrorists, leading to attacks, kidnappings, and displacement. [ more ]

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Social justice

What is life like for women held in Japan's prisons? DW 11/28/2023

Women held in Japanese prisons experience serious human rights violations, including inadequate access to healthcare and separation from their children.

Some women claimed they were handcuffed while giving birth in prison, a charge that the Ministry of Justice denies.

Japan's government is falling short of required standards for the treatment of prisoners, and many women are imprisoned for non-violent offenses. [ more ]

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Germany news

Evelyn Richter's Photos Reveal the Reality of Life in East Germany

Evelyn Richter's work as a photographer focused on capturing day-to-day life in East Germany, particularly the working lives of women.

Richter's photographs were a tool for apprehending history and recording social conditions.

The first major retrospective of Richter's work, 'Evelyn Richter: A Photographer's Life,' has been unveiled in Leipzig. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Domestic abusers controlling the money of one in five women in UK

One in five women in the UK have experienced economic abuse in the past year from a current or ex-partner.

Economic abuse includes controlling finances, blocking access to medication and food, and destroying credit ratings.

Black, Asian, and minority ethnic women are almost twice as likely to endure economic abuse compared to white women. [ more ]

www.npr.org

5 months ago

Music

Silvana Estrada moves from fear to defiance in Latin Grammy-nominated 'Si Me Matan'

Mexican singer Silvana Estrada's song 'Si Me Matan' has inspired women's movements across the Spanish-speaking world.

Gender-based violence continues to be a major issue in Mexico, with 10 women or girls being killed by their partners or family members every day. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

10 months ago

Chicago

Op-ed: Women's rights 50 years after the first ERA debate

Betty Friedan was just a fiery radical with a bad temper.It's convenient to believe this.But at a moment when many of the rights for women she gained are being overturned, it's time to reconsider common wisdom about her character.Friedan, a towering figure in the women's movement who died in 2006, wrote the 1963 groundbreaking book "The Feminine Mystique" and co-founded the National Organization for Women and the National Women's Political Caucus.

Los Angeles Times

10 months ago

California

In child custody cases, what does 'fair' even mean?

Episode 8: "The Fallout."Faced with the consequences of her decisions, Paulina grows estranged from her family - but meets Gina, a cousin who left the community decades before.And Paulina turns to her ultimate battle: the fight for her children in court.Read the episode transcript.See all episodes and extras.

San Francisco Bay Times

SF LGBT

Entranced With the Oldest - San Francisco Bay Times

By Jewelle Gomez-
I grew up in Boston, a town that is proud to be old, at least in the context of the United States.It's not old in relationship to the rest of the world.In my recent visit to London, I thought about the relativity of the idea of "old."It is impressive, at least to me, to stand on streets that were originally carved out by the Romans when London was called Londinium (47-50 CE).

Ars Technica

Environment

The challenges and promises of climate lawsuits

Even the temperate, mountainous country of Switzerland isn't immune to climate change.Sizzling heat waves are melting alpine glaciers, killing trees and fish and, in the cities, likely causing an uptick in human deaths.Rosmarie Wydler-Wälti, who lives in Basel, is acutely aware of this.A woman in her 70s, she belongs to the demographic most vulnerable to heat-related death.

BBC Sport