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Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Athletics governing body to require DNA tests for women's sports

World Athletics mandates DNA testing for women's events to ensure the integrity of competition amid the trans athlete debate.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Athletes frustrated as France mulls Muslim headscarf ban in sport

A single mother fears a new French law banning headscarves in sports competitions may end her athletic career and limit freedoms.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day ago
World news

May 4: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

The Vatican evolved from a simple dwelling to a magnificent palace over centuries.
The Kentucky Derby in 1898 was set for record-breaking attendance under perfect conditions.
In 1904, the USA officially took possession of the Panama Canal, a crucial infrastructure milestone.
A suffragette attacked a famous painting, symbolizing the tumultuous struggle for women's rights.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Athletics governing body to require DNA tests for women's sports

World Athletics mandates DNA testing for women's events to ensure the integrity of competition amid the trans athlete debate.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Athletes frustrated as France mulls Muslim headscarf ban in sport

A single mother fears a new French law banning headscarves in sports competitions may end her athletic career and limit freedoms.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day ago
World news

May 4: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

The Vatican evolved from a simple dwelling to a magnificent palace over centuries.
The Kentucky Derby in 1898 was set for record-breaking attendance under perfect conditions.
In 1904, the USA officially took possession of the Panama Canal, a crucial infrastructure milestone.
A suffragette attacked a famous painting, symbolizing the tumultuous struggle for women's rights.
more#sports
#hefazat-e-islam
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Bangladeshi Islamists protest proposal for women's rights DW 05/03/2025

Thousands rallied in Dhaka supporting Hefazat-e-Islam against government proposals for women's rights, demonstrating significant public opposition to changes in religious inheritance laws.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago
Left-wing politics

Bangladeshi Islamists protest women's rights proposal DW 05/03/2025

Hefazat-e-Islam rally in Dhaka opposed government proposals on women's rights, threatening further protests if demands are not met.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Bangladeshi Islamists protest proposal for women's rights DW 05/03/2025

Thousands rallied in Dhaka supporting Hefazat-e-Islam against government proposals for women's rights, demonstrating significant public opposition to changes in religious inheritance laws.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago
Left-wing politics

Bangladeshi Islamists protest women's rights proposal DW 05/03/2025

Hefazat-e-Islam rally in Dhaka opposed government proposals on women's rights, threatening further protests if demands are not met.
more#hefazat-e-islam
#reproductive-health
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Women from this California region are leading the nation in delaying motherhood

Bay Area women are increasingly delaying motherhood, embracing careers and life experiences, leading to a rise in childbirth among those aged 40 and older.
fromtime.com
5 days ago
US politics

What Trump Has Done on Reproductive Health Care In His First 100 Days

Trump's first 100 days have significantly impacted abortion and reproductive healthcare access with various administrative policies.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Women from this California region are leading the nation in delaying motherhood

Bay Area women are increasingly delaying motherhood, embracing careers and life experiences, leading to a rise in childbirth among those aged 40 and older.
fromtime.com
5 days ago
US politics

What Trump Has Done on Reproductive Health Care In His First 100 Days

Trump's first 100 days have significantly impacted abortion and reproductive healthcare access with various administrative policies.
more#reproductive-health
Social justice
frombrooklyneagle.com
2 days ago

Susan Herman reflects on RBG's legacy during fireside chat at Appellate Division

Professor Susan Herman emphasizes the enduring legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in advocating for civil liberties and women's rights.
fromBustle
3 days ago
SF LGBT

Blake Lively Opens Up About "Intense Year" Amid Justin Baldoni Lawsuit

Blake Lively discusses her legal battle against Justin Baldoni, emphasizing the importance of women's voices amidst personal challenges and a difficult year.
#feminism
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

She changed the face of London': statue to be unveiled of suffragist gardener

Fanny Wilkinson was the first professional female landscape gardener in the UK, pioneering opportunities for women in horticulture.
Women
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

I Overheard 2 Women Discuss The 'Good Old Days.' Here's The Unpleasant Truth People Seem To Forget.

Women in my mother's era struggled with expressing emotions, feeling angry, and recognizing their worth beyond societal expectations.
Women in technology
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

28 Things Women And Girls Were Told Not To Do Because They're Not "Ladylike"

Women and girls are still facing outdated gender norms regarding activities and roles, highlighting the need for societal change.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

The Handmaid's Tale' Wants to End With a Message of Hope

The Handmaid's Tale is a powerful symbol of feminist resistance against the backdrop of ongoing real-world issues regarding women's rights.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

The conservative women's magazine with big ambitions, and sex tips for wives

Brittany Hugoboom's Evie seeks to provide an alternative to modern feminism, promoting a conservative view on women's empowerment.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

She changed the face of London': statue to be unveiled of suffragist gardener

Fanny Wilkinson was the first professional female landscape gardener in the UK, pioneering opportunities for women in horticulture.
Women
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

I Overheard 2 Women Discuss The 'Good Old Days.' Here's The Unpleasant Truth People Seem To Forget.

Women in my mother's era struggled with expressing emotions, feeling angry, and recognizing their worth beyond societal expectations.
Women in technology
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

28 Things Women And Girls Were Told Not To Do Because They're Not "Ladylike"

Women and girls are still facing outdated gender norms regarding activities and roles, highlighting the need for societal change.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

The Handmaid's Tale' Wants to End With a Message of Hope

The Handmaid's Tale is a powerful symbol of feminist resistance against the backdrop of ongoing real-world issues regarding women's rights.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

The conservative women's magazine with big ambitions, and sex tips for wives

Brittany Hugoboom's Evie seeks to provide an alternative to modern feminism, promoting a conservative view on women's empowerment.
more#feminism
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK gender ruling ignites debate over trans-inclusive services at women's refuges

Trans-inclusive policies in support services are generally not problematic, as highlighted by Katie Russell from SARSVL.
#pregnancy
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Illegal abortion accused 'shocked' by pregnancy

A woman unexpectedly pregnant at 26 weeks faces trial for an illegal abortion, believing she was under the legal limit for such procedures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Shabana Mahmood warned of risk to pregnant women in halting Sentencing Council guidelines

The new bill by Shabana Mahmood risks increasing incarceration of pregnant women by disregarding existing guidelines meant to protect their health.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Illegal abortion accused 'shocked' by pregnancy

A woman unexpectedly pregnant at 26 weeks faces trial for an illegal abortion, believing she was under the legal limit for such procedures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Shabana Mahmood warned of risk to pregnant women in halting Sentencing Council guidelines

The new bill by Shabana Mahmood risks increasing incarceration of pregnant women by disregarding existing guidelines meant to protect their health.
more#pregnancy
#transgender-rights
UK news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

UK's top court says definition of a woman is based on biological sex and excludes transgender people

The U.K. Supreme Court ruled that only biologically female individuals qualify as women, excluding transgender individuals from this legal definition.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Observer view on Equality Act ruling: A dignified compromise that respects the rights of everyone | Editorial

The supreme court affirmed that the definition of woman under the Equality Act is based on biological sex, not gender identity.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

What does the UK Supreme Court ruling mean for transgender women?

The UK Supreme Court ruling clarifies that 'woman' in the Equality Act refers to biological women, affecting transgender rights significantly.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'Unacceptable' to question Supreme Court gender ruling, says minister

Supreme Court ruling defines 'woman' as biological, impacting trans rights in UK.
Justice Secretary defends ruling amid controversy from trans campaigners.
Women
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court in U.K. rules definition of a woman is based on biological sex

The U.K. Supreme Court defined a woman as biologically female, excluding transgender individuals from legal recognition in the context of single-sex spaces.
UK news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

UK's top court says definition of a woman is based on biological sex and excludes transgender people

The U.K. Supreme Court ruled that only biologically female individuals qualify as women, excluding transgender individuals from this legal definition.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Observer view on Equality Act ruling: A dignified compromise that respects the rights of everyone | Editorial

The supreme court affirmed that the definition of woman under the Equality Act is based on biological sex, not gender identity.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

What does the UK Supreme Court ruling mean for transgender women?

The UK Supreme Court ruling clarifies that 'woman' in the Equality Act refers to biological women, affecting transgender rights significantly.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'Unacceptable' to question Supreme Court gender ruling, says minister

Supreme Court ruling defines 'woman' as biological, impacting trans rights in UK.
Justice Secretary defends ruling amid controversy from trans campaigners.
Women
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court in U.K. rules definition of a woman is based on biological sex

The U.K. Supreme Court defined a woman as biologically female, excluding transgender individuals from legal recognition in the context of single-sex spaces.
more#transgender-rights
#social-media
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
Women in technology

I don't date at all now': one woman's journey into the darkest corners of the manosphere

Jess Davies reflects on the impact of a leaked photo from her youth, highlighting issues around shame and self-acceptance.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Influencer feared she would be killed after man followed her to hotel room in Dublin

Influencer Chloe Koyce shared her terrifying experience of being followed to her hotel room, highlighting the dangers women face.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
Women in technology

I don't date at all now': one woman's journey into the darkest corners of the manosphere

Jess Davies reflects on the impact of a leaked photo from her youth, highlighting issues around shame and self-acceptance.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Influencer feared she would be killed after man followed her to hotel room in Dublin

Influencer Chloe Koyce shared her terrifying experience of being followed to her hotel room, highlighting the dangers women face.
more#social-media
#advocacy
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: California's first partner has a plan to fix the epidemic of violence against women

Sexual violence is a pervasive issue affecting one in five American women, highlighting a societal crisis that needs urgent attention.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Frances Power Cobbe and Mary Lloyd: A Love Story - San Francisco Bay Times

Frances Power Cobbe was a pioneering advocate for women's rights, social change, and legal reforms protecting women from domestic violence.
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: California's first partner has a plan to fix the epidemic of violence against women

Sexual violence is a pervasive issue affecting one in five American women, highlighting a societal crisis that needs urgent attention.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Frances Power Cobbe and Mary Lloyd: A Love Story - San Francisco Bay Times

Frances Power Cobbe was a pioneering advocate for women's rights, social change, and legal reforms protecting women from domestic violence.
more#advocacy
#gender-equality
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US news

In Grueling Ranger Competition, Gender Proves No Obstacle

First Lt. Gabrielle White's participation in the Best Ranger Competition challenges gender stereotypes in the military.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
Women in technology

First London Marathon: 'They had forgotten women were in the race'

The first London Marathon saw significant gender disparities in participation, but women's roles in running have since evolved considerably.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

What is a 'pink tariff'? A gender tax exists in global trade, too

The 'pink tariff' imposes higher taxes on women's clothing compared to men's, exacerbating financial burdens on female consumers.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Far fewer women would rather be a man today compared to 1947

Societal attitudes towards gender roles have significantly shifted over the last century, especially regarding women's rights and desires for gender identity.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US news

In Grueling Ranger Competition, Gender Proves No Obstacle

First Lt. Gabrielle White's participation in the Best Ranger Competition challenges gender stereotypes in the military.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
Women in technology

First London Marathon: 'They had forgotten women were in the race'

The first London Marathon saw significant gender disparities in participation, but women's roles in running have since evolved considerably.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

What is a 'pink tariff'? A gender tax exists in global trade, too

The 'pink tariff' imposes higher taxes on women's clothing compared to men's, exacerbating financial burdens on female consumers.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Far fewer women would rather be a man today compared to 1947

Societal attitudes towards gender roles have significantly shifted over the last century, especially regarding women's rights and desires for gender identity.
more#gender-equality
fromHigh Country News
1 week ago
Online Community Development

Trump admin speaker at UNPFII met with silence - High Country News

Indigenous leaders highlighted significant issues for Indigenous women, contrasting with the U.S. claims of support during the UNPFII.
fromeuronews
1 week ago
Women in technology

Video. New tartan commemorates women accused under Scotland's witchcraft laws

The Witches Tartan honors victims of the Scottish witch trials, highlighting ongoing calls for justice and recognition.
Independent films
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Her Abortion Drama Won Praise, but Not in Her Native Country

Dea Kulumbegashvili highlights the complexities of women's rights in Georgia through her powerful films, navigating societal taboos and political sensitivities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on the UK supreme court's equality ruling: a clear legal line, a blurred social one | Editorial

UK Supreme Court ruling clarifies that sex under equality legislation is biological sex, affecting trans rights and women's rights.
The judgment has implications for legal definitions but creates social tensions regarding trans rights and women's privacy.
Women
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

More women are ditching the idea of marriage, according to study: 'You can enjoy life alone'

US women embrace single life, rejecting traditional marriage pressures.
#supreme-court
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Women

The supreme court has carefully ringfenced protections for women. That's all we wanted | Sonia Sodha

The Supreme Court ruling reinforces the importance of protecting women's rights and spaces against recent interpretations favoring gender identity.
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago
Social justice

From Roe to woes, the days SCOTUS hit 'undo' on half a century of progress

The Supreme Court's decisions significantly impact women's rights and affirmative action, altering the landscape of education and equality in the U.S.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The supreme court has carefully ringfenced protections for women. That's all we wanted | Sonia Sodha

The Supreme Court ruling reinforces the importance of protecting women's rights and spaces against recent interpretations favoring gender identity.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

From Roe to woes, the days SCOTUS hit 'undo' on half a century of progress

The Supreme Court's decisions significantly impact women's rights and affirmative action, altering the landscape of education and equality in the U.S.
more#supreme-court
#gender-identity
LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

A new law makes clear that sex is determined by biology - not ideology

The UK Supreme Court ruling affirms 'sex' as biological, with significant implications for women's rights and gender identity laws.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Westminster's tortuous battle with the gender question

The definition of a woman has sparked significant political debate, particularly regarding trans rights within the Labour Party.
LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

A new law makes clear that sex is determined by biology - not ideology

The UK Supreme Court ruling affirms 'sex' as biological, with significant implications for women's rights and gender identity laws.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Westminster's tortuous battle with the gender question

The definition of a woman has sparked significant political debate, particularly regarding trans rights within the Labour Party.
more#gender-identity
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

If Britain is now resetting the clock on trans rights, where will that leave us? | Gaby Hinsliff

The Supreme Court ruling prioritizes biological sex over gender identity in equality law, a significant and potentially regressive shift in societal attitudes.
#taliban
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Fifa close on recognising Afghanistan women's team but players say it is too late

Fifa enables Afghanistan women's national team to represent their country after four years of exile, but faces criticism for slow action.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Fifa close on recognising Afghanistan women's team but players say it is too late

Fifa enables Afghanistan women's national team to represent their country after four years of exile, but faces criticism for slow action.
more#taliban
Parenting
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk Reportedly Sends DMs on Twitter Offering Women the Chance to Have His Babies

Elon Musk's alleged behavior regarding fathering children raises ethical concerns and highlights custody battles and issues with several women.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Paris launches daily pool changing room inspections after men caught filming women

Paris intensifies efforts to ensure women's safety in public swimming pools amid rising complaints of voyeurism.
#trans-rights
more#trans-rights
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

How UK court definition of woman' could affect sex-based rights

Court ruling will clarify the definition of woman under the Equality Act and its implications for transgender rights.
#the-handmaids-tale
Women
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

"The Handmaid's Tale" Reflects the Exhaustion of Liberal Feminism

Elisabeth Moss's performance in "The Handmaid's Tale" highlights an era's anxieties surrounding women's rights and societal control.
fromInverse
1 month ago
Women

The Most Miserable Dystopian Franchise Just Got A Second Life

The Handmaid's Tale has become less impactful over time despite its initial relevance and cultural resonance.
Women
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

"The Handmaid's Tale" Reflects the Exhaustion of Liberal Feminism

Elisabeth Moss's performance in "The Handmaid's Tale" highlights an era's anxieties surrounding women's rights and societal control.
fromInverse
1 month ago
Women

The Most Miserable Dystopian Franchise Just Got A Second Life

The Handmaid's Tale has become less impactful over time despite its initial relevance and cultural resonance.
more#the-handmaids-tale
#abolitionism
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
183 years ago
History

Harriet Jacobs

Harriet Jacobs' autobiography 'Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl' is a crucial primary document on slavery, showcasing her journey from enslavement to freedom.
more#abolitionism
#trump-administration
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

She Worked in a Harvard Lab to Reverse Aging, Until ICE Jailed Her

Immigrant women face harsh conditions in detention centers under strict policies, exemplified by a Russian scientist whose visa was revoked for a minor customs violation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Toronto Raptors

US women's justice group launches campaign to get Andrew Tate deported

UltraViolet launched a campaign to deport accused rapist Andrew Tate from the US, criticizing the Trump administration's involvement in his travel.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

She Worked in a Harvard Lab to Reverse Aging, Until ICE Jailed Her

Immigrant women face harsh conditions in detention centers under strict policies, exemplified by a Russian scientist whose visa was revoked for a minor customs violation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Toronto Raptors

US women's justice group launches campaign to get Andrew Tate deported

UltraViolet launched a campaign to deport accused rapist Andrew Tate from the US, criticizing the Trump administration's involvement in his travel.
more#trump-administration
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

Rising number of women stopped and searched by police in England and Wales

The number of women subjected to stop and search has increased, contrasting with a decrease for men, signaling potential issues in policing practices.
California
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

California lawmakers want reform for women in prison facing 'double punishment'

California's new bills aim to reform women's prisons and address the unique challenges faced by women inmates.
#activism
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Overlooked No More: Katharine McCormick, Force Behind the Birth Control Pill

Katharine Dexter McCormick leveraged her wealth and influence to advance women's reproductive rights, particularly through funding research for the birth control pill.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

A garden of sunflowers and an AK-47: Iranian murder plot comes to Brooklyn

Masih Alinejad was targeted in an assassination plot orchestrated by the Iranian regime due to her activism for women's rights.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Bay Area Activists in Force at U.N. Conference on the Status of Women in NYC - San Francisco Bay Times

The UN Conference on the Status of Women focused on empowerment of LGBTQI women amid challenges of institutional funding.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US politics

Iran dissident still reeling from aftermath of foiled murder plot: I've been living in a nightmare'

Masih Alinejad continues to fight for women's rights in Iran, despite enduring threats and a murder-for-hire plot against her.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Overlooked No More: Katharine McCormick, Force Behind the Birth Control Pill

Katharine Dexter McCormick leveraged her wealth and influence to advance women's reproductive rights, particularly through funding research for the birth control pill.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A garden of sunflowers and an AK-47: Iranian murder plot comes to Brooklyn

Masih Alinejad was targeted in an assassination plot orchestrated by the Iranian regime due to her activism for women's rights.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Bay Area Activists in Force at U.N. Conference on the Status of Women in NYC - San Francisco Bay Times

The UN Conference on the Status of Women focused on empowerment of LGBTQI women amid challenges of institutional funding.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US politics

Iran dissident still reeling from aftermath of foiled murder plot: I've been living in a nightmare'

Masih Alinejad continues to fight for women's rights in Iran, despite enduring threats and a murder-for-hire plot against her.
more#activism
#education
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

They Will Label Us as Spies': The Afghan Students Abandoned by America

Nilab uses a mental health strategy to manage her worries about education and safety as an Afghan woman amidst turbulent political changes.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Parenting

Nepal's girls face new child marriage fears amid debate to change law

Nepal's proposal to reduce the legal marriage age risks increasing child marriage, contrary to efforts to protect young women's rights.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

They Will Label Us as Spies': The Afghan Students Abandoned by America

Nilab uses a mental health strategy to manage her worries about education and safety as an Afghan woman amidst turbulent political changes.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Parenting

Nepal's girls face new child marriage fears amid debate to change law

Nepal's proposal to reduce the legal marriage age risks increasing child marriage, contrary to efforts to protect young women's rights.
more#education
#1920s
NYC music
fromAol
1 month ago

Vintage photos show what life looked like in the 1920s

The 1920s was a transformative decade marked by cultural advancements like jazz and pivotal changes in women's rights.
fromAol
1 month ago
NYC music

Vintage photos show what life looked like in the 1920s

The 1920s was an era of significant cultural, political, and social change marked by jazz music and women's suffrage.
NYC music
fromAol
1 month ago

Vintage photos show what life looked like in the 1920s

The 1920s was a transformative decade marked by cultural advancements like jazz and pivotal changes in women's rights.
fromAol
1 month ago
NYC music

Vintage photos show what life looked like in the 1920s

The 1920s was an era of significant cultural, political, and social change marked by jazz music and women's suffrage.
more#1920s
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Iran police disperse pro-hijab protest amid security concerns

Iranian authorities forcibly dispersed a pro-dress code demonstration, marking a significant stance against the enforcement of hijab regulations.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
SF politics

'Traumatised' - Fine Gael official kicked off ruling body after complaint from female politician

A Fine Gael official was removed after a complaint alleging inappropriate behavior toward a female councillor.
Writing
fromDefector
1 month ago

"Rape Is Political": Jamie Hood On Trauma Narratives, Writing The Self, And Ethical Obligation | Defector

Gisele Pelicot's public trial aims to expose and change societal attitudes surrounding rape and trauma.
Paris food
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

French actor Gerard Depardieu stands trial in Paris for alleged sexual assaults

Gerard Depardieu's trial highlights a pivotal moment for the #MeToo movement in France regarding accountability for sexual violence.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

Noel Clarke said he kept explicit photos of women to use as collateral', court told

Noel Clarke allegedly kept explicit photos of women as collateral to prevent them from speaking out against him.
fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk
1 month ago
Fundraising

East London museum dedicated to vaginas raises more than 70k after closure threat

The Vagina Museum launched a GoFundMe appeal to raise funds and avoid permanent closure due to rent issues.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A tale of two conferences: women against women as poison of patriarchy' returns and abortion fight intensifies

The Conference on the State of Women and Family promotes anti-abortion views, asserting that empowering women undermines traditional values.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French Senate votes to pardon women convicted under abortion laws

France's Senate unanimously voted for a bill to recognize the suffering of women convicted of illegal abortions prior to 1975.
Women
fromtime.com
7 years ago

How the Conversation About Women Having It All' Played Out 70 Years Ago

Women's Equality Day signifies ongoing struggles for equality; the balance between career and family remains a persistent challenge for women.
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