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Trump 'ripped away' abortion rights nationwide, Biden argues as he urges women to back him
abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-defend-abortion-access-trumps-home-state-florida/story
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Malala Yousafzai confirms support for Palestine after backlash over musical with Hillary Clinton
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4619597-malala-yousafzai-confirms-support-for-palestine-after-backlash-over-musical-with-hillary-clinton/
🔴 Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai has said she wants 'no confusion' about her 'support for the people of Gaza.' LIVE updates: Israel’s war on Gaza live: Mass graves show evidence of torture, executions | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Hillary Clinton, Malala Yousafzai Toast Their New Broadway Show ‘Suffs’: Dozens of theater, film and media stars turned out on Thursday night for the opening of ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/style/suffs-broadway-hillary-clinton-malala-yousafzai.html
The Truth About the Past That ‘Tradwives’ Want to Revive: Gains in women's rights may make a return to women's subordination a tough sell ...
time.com/6962381/tradwives-history/
With 'Suffs,' Hillary Clinton brings a 'universal' story of women's rights to Broadway
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/17/hillary-clinton-suffs-broadway-musical-suffrage/73329524007/
Jill Biden rallies women, teachers for the Biden-Harris ticket in Bloomington speeches
startribune.com/jill-biden-travels-to-minnesota-to-campaign-for-biden-harris-ticket/600360189/
JUSTICE MALALA | Zuma is going to kill the ANC, and the ANC is letting him do it: The ANC has shown its inability over the years to act courageously and ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2024-04-14-justice-malala-zuma-is-going-to-kill-the-anc-and-the-anc-is-letting-him-do-it/
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Apple has landed global rights to Sahra Mani’s documentary ‘BREAD & ROSES.’
Produced by Jennifer Lawrence and Justine Ciarrocchi ... Show more
As a mother who is almost 40 and who was born in Iran, the new Miss Germany Apameh Schoenauer stood out at the beauty pageant ... Show more
Mould-breaking Miss Germany defies wave of online hatred
Mould-breaking Miss Germany defies wave of online hatred
The Sexual Revolution Behind China’s Demographic Crisis: The “one-child policy” didn’t just artificially limit births; it dramatically reshaped the way Chinese ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/the-sexual-revolution-behind-chinas-demographic-crisis/
In Bengal’s Congress stronghold, BJP’s ‘Nirbhaya Didi’ creates ripples: Who is Sreerupa Mitra-Chaudhary?
indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/bengal-congress-stronghold-maldaha-dakshin-bjp-nirbhaya-didi-sreerupa-mitra-chaudhary-9292480/
More than 1 out of 4 sex crimes in Korea take place online : More than one out of four sex crimes in Korea are committed online as digital technology continues ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/251_373475.html
Zimbabwe: Prisca's Story - 'I Thought I Had Lost It All': Prisca,* a 22-year-old young woman who lives in Chiredzi Rural, Zambia, has faced a harrowing ordeal ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404250006.html
U.S. State Department reports on human rights practices in Poland: The U.S. Department of State has published an annual report on human rights practices across ...
tvn24.pl/tvn24-news-in-english/us-state-department-reports-on-human-rights-practices-in-poland-st7886072
JUSTICE MALALA | What is freedom without jobs?: Jobs are the first step in giving our people a stake in the society we want
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2024-04-21-justice-malala--what-is-freedom-without-jobs/
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Season two of 'We Are Lady Parts' is bringing the band back together – with a Malala cameo to boot.
- - > ‘We Are Lady Parts’ Season 2: Plot, Cast, News & More | British Vogue
‘We Are Lady Parts’ Sets Season 2 Return; Malala Yousafzai & Meera Syal To Guest Star
deadline.com/2024/04/we-are-lady-parts-season-2-premiere-guest-stars-photos-1235888954/
‘Why the silence? Why the inaction? It breaks my heart’: Malala and Jennifer Lawrence take on the Taliban
theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/19/why-the-silence-why-the-inaction-it-breaks-my-heart-malala-and-jennifer-lawrence-take-on-the-taliban
Gambia: Bill Threatens Ban On Female Genital Mutilation: Press Release - Reject Proposed Law That Would Reverse Critical Gains for Women's, Girls' Rights
allafrica.com/stories/202404190390.html
'Self-annihilation?' L.A. rabbi Sharon Brous wants to heal a 'world on fire.': Rabbi Sharon Brous is one of the most influential Jewish leaders in America ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-16/la-ca-rabbi-sharon-brous-profile
Polish parliament to debate divisive issue of abortion: WARSAW (Reuters) - Polish lawmakers will start a debate on liberalising access to abortion on ...
thestar.com.my/news/world/2024/04/11/polish-parliament-to-debate-divisive-issue-of-abortion
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai producing. An election coming. ‘Suffs’ has timing on its side
apnews.com/article/suffs-musical-hillary-clinton-malala-yousafzai-7b947d76e2cd781d20eb238f4ff1e009
Women’s rights: Insidious discrimination an affront to collective humanity: It is up to actors at all levels of society to rescue institutionalised prejudice ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-04-10-womens-rights-insidious-discrimination-an-affront-to-collective-humanity/
Women Of Disquiet: A Loud, Hard 'No' To Portugal's Paid Housewife Proposal: A right-wing association of men in Portugal wants housewives to be recognized for ...
worldcrunch.com/women-worldwide/women-housewives-feminism
Rita Waschbüsch: "Anyone who trivializes abortions is letting women down": Catholic Rita Waschbüsch turned the bishops against her with her advice center for ...
zeit.de/gesellschaft/2024-04/schwangerschaftsabbruch-rita-waschbuesch-cdu-paragraf-218
Women in Foreign Policy: Women's rights and gender equality are now one of the world's fault lines
duvarenglish.com/women-in-foreign-policy-womens-rights-and-gender-equality-are-now-one-of-the-worlds-fault-lines-article-64184
In Eid Message, Taliban Leader Lashes out at Critics in the International Community
thediplomat.com/2024/04/in-eid-message-taliban-leader-lashes-out-at-critics-in-the-international-community/
Understanding obstetric violence and why it is a concern: Several women have suffered obstetric violence (OBV) at the hands of healthcare workers instead of ...
standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/health/article/2001492560/understanding-obstetric-violence-and-why-it-is-a-concern
“A bunch of grumpy old men shouldn’t be making essential decisions for them and their bodies.” Christiane Amanpour on women's rights and the Arizona abortion ... Show more
To show how sexual harassment leaves its mark, a women's rights organization in Germany is drawing attention to statues of nude women ... Show more
Germany: 'Groped' female statues highlight sexual harassment – DW – 04/08/2024
Germany: 'Groped' female statues highlight sexual harassment – DW – 04/08/2024
What are the ways to help indigenous communities assert their own spaces in society? Join the discussion happening now in the #FactsFirstPH chat room of #RapplerCommunities ! Bitly | Page Not Found | 404
'Sexual harassment leaves a mark' on humans and statues; German NGO's unique awareness campaign
wionews.com/trending/sexual-harassment-leaves-a-mark-on-humans-and-statues-german-ngos-unique-awareness-campaign-710191
In letter to PM Shehbaz, Malala says Pakistan should spend 4% of GDP on education
thenews.com.pk/latest/1177234-in-letter-to-pm-shehbaz-malala-says-pakistan-should-spend-4-of-gdp-on-education
How Kenyan medics are abusing women with forced sterilisations and getting away with it
nation.africa/kenya/health/how-kenyan-medics-are-abusing-women-with-forced-sterilisations-and-getting-away-with-it-4582526
Saudi Arabia will host the women's tennis WTA Finals for the next three years: Saudi Arabia will host the WTA Finals as part of a three-year deal announced ...
ctvnews.ca/sports/saudi-arabia-will-host-the-women-s-tennis-wta-finals-for-the-next-three-years-1.6836171
Author Isabel Allende challenges anti-immigrant rhetoric, book bans and going 'backward' on women's rights
nbcnews.com/news/latino/author-isabel-allende-warns-anti-immigrant-rhetoric-book-bans-rcna146073
France makes history by enshrining abortion rights in its constitution: French lawmakers passed a bill to enshrine the right to an abortion in the constitution ...
npr.org/2024/03/04/1235217454/france-abortion-rights-constitution
Quick Glance: Historic Step: France Protects Right to Abortion
- France becomes the first country to enshrine the right to abortion in its constitution.
- Lawmakers voted to revise the 1958 constitution to ensure women's freedom to have an abortion.
- President Emmanuel Macron praised the move as 'French pride' delivering a 'universal message'.
- The decision to include abortion in the French constitution was influenced by recent events in the US.
Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the #Taliban , recently conveyed that women in #Afghanistan could face public floggings and stoning to death as punishments ... Show more
Taliban leader vows to publicly stone women to death for adultery | World News - Hindustan Times
Taliban leader vows to publicly stone women to death for adultery | World News - Hindustan Times
Legal equality for women could take 300 years, UN chief said: The United Nations chief says legal equality for women could take centuries as the fight for gender ...
apnews.com/article/un-international-womens-day-equality-discrimination-rights-48283363821f80ad880f86e4f1ed9d48
Quick Glance: International Women's Day: History and Significance
- International Women's Day celebrated on 8 March for over a century.
- Originated from demands for better working conditions and voting rights in the labor movement.
- Clara Zetkin and the UN played key roles in global recognition of the day.
- Global celebrations and themes, emphasizing inclusion and gender equality importance.
FGM in The Gambia: Lawmaker tables bill in parliament to lift ban: An independent MP tables a bill in parliament to repeal the ban on female genital mutilation ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68476922
Thousands of Turkish women defy ban to protest for equal rights : Over 338 women have been killed in Turkey since March, an activist group says.
abcnews.go.com/International/thousands-turkish-women-defy-ban-protest-equal-rights/story
Gang rape of a tourist in India highlights its struggle to curb sexual violence against women
apnews.com/article/india-sexual-violence-rape-b9016c82074c08583080db846d64055b
Championing Reproductive Justice for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: As we celebrate Women's History Month and honor the women who advocate for equity ...
commondreams.org/opinion/reproductive-justice-dei
The Gambia is debating whether to repeal its ban on female genital mutilation: Like many countries in Africa, The Gambia has a law criminalizing the practice of ...
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/03/22/1239276999/the-gambia-is-debating-whether-to-repeal-its-ban-on-female-genital-mutilation
More women in China choosing singledom as economy stutters: Long-term single lifestyles are gradually becoming more widespread in China, giving rise to online ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-birth-rate-economy-more-women-singledom-no-marriage-children-4176731
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 (Week 43): Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2024? Here are questions from GS paper 1 for this week with essential ...
indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-essentials/upsc-essentials-mains-answer-practice-gs-1-week-43-9228167/
Why Democratic Women Are Wearing White to State of the Union: The show of solidarity at State of the Union addresses started during Donald Trump’s presidency.
nytimes.com/2024/03/07/us/politics/white-suits-women-state-of-union.html
Quick Glance: Biden Acknowledges Laken Riley by Marjorie Taylor Greene's Request
- President Biden mentioned 'Laken Riley' under Republican pressure.
- However, mispronunciation led to dissatisfaction and criticism.
- Riley's death used by Republicans as critique of Biden's border policies.
- Biden urged for stronger border security and updated immigration laws.
Biden leaned into reproductive freedom in his State of the Union speech — but he didn’t say the word 'abortion'
nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/biden-leaned-reproductive-freedom-state-union-speech-didnt-say-word-ab-rcna142493
Quick Glance: Historic Moment: Right to Abortion Added to French Constitution
- France becomes the first country to explicitly protect the right to abortion in its constitution.
- The ceremony to formally change the constitution was held in Paris on International Women's Day.
- President Macron emphasized the importance of women's rights progress for mankind.
- The French government aims to push for better safeguards for abortion under EU law.
School stops gang-rape survivor from taking end of year exams : ‘Will spoil atmosphere’
independent.co.uk/asia/india/rajasthan-rape-school-student-exam-b2523826.html
Bridging Divides: Finding a Regional and International Consensus for Afghanistan’s Future
thediplomat.com/2024/04/bridging-divides-finding-a-regional-and-international-consensus-for-afghanistans-future/
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Women voters will not tolerate this injustice – “Women’s Movement” on the abolition of quotas
georgiatoday.ge/women-voters-will-not-tolerate-this-injustice-womens-movement-on-the-abolition-of-quotas/
Michigan decriminalizes paid surrogacy contracts: The law also protects families with children born via IVF.
axios.com/2024/04/01/michigan-decriminalize-surrogacy-pay-contract
Unveiling the app helping widows to obtain land titles: Application by KLA aims to empower women navigate the often-complex process of acquiring land documents
nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/unveiling-the-app-helping-widows-to-obtain-land-titles-4559670
‘Girls State’ Revisits Faux-Government Program From the Female Perspective. It’s Not Pretty
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/girls-state-review-apple-1234996167/
'Rabbit Girls': Thai football's last female promoters: Gender stereotypes remain deep-rooted in Thailand, and critics say that is especially the case among many ...
thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/rabbit-girls-thai-footballs-last-women-promoters-3582831
Women's rights take back seat in parliamentary elections : Discussions concerning women's rights and gender equality are expected to be limited in the ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/356_372125.html
Polish president halts law easing access to ‘morning-after’ pill: Law aimed to remove requirement for people over 15 to have a prescription to buy emergency ...
irishtimes.com/world/europe/2024/03/29/polish-president-blocks-law-easing-access-to-morning-after-pill/
Quick Glance: Polish President Blocks Law Easing Access to 'Morning After' Pill
- Poland's conservative President Andrzej Duda vetoed a bill to ease women's access to the 'morning after' contraceptive pill, causing outrage among left-wing and liberal politicians.
- The legislation would have made emergency contraceptives available without prescription for those over 15 and reversed a previous restriction from 2017.
- While leaving the pill available without prescription for adult women, Duda's decision was met with anger from lawmakers of the New Left.
- The government coalition is divided on abortion issues but has reinstated funding for in vitro fertilization procedures.
If Biden ignores Gen Z during his State of the Union address, that would be a mistake
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/03/06/biden-state-of-the-union-ignore-progressives-gen-z-voters/72858074007/
Gambia: The Gambia May Allow Female Genital Mutilation Again - Another Sign of a Global Trend Eroding Women...
allafrica.com/stories/202404010006.html
Could IVF access be protected nationally? One senator has a plan: Senator Tammy Duckworth has introduced a bill to protect access to IVF. She tells NPR about her ...
npr.org/2024/02/27/1234158504/ivf-legislation-tammy-duckworth-alabama-supreme-court
#FirstpostAmerica : Almost three years after regaining power in the Southeast Asian nation, the Taliban have created the world's most serious women's rights crisis ... Show more
Trump calls on Alabama to protect IVF treatment after court ruling: Several clinics paused treatment after a court ruled frozen embryos have the same rights as ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Supports IVF After Alabama Ruling
- Former President Donald Trump expressed strong support for IVF.
- An Alabama Supreme Court ruling led to suspensions of IVF programs.
- The decision deepens divisions among conservatives over reproductive services.
- Trump and Haley distance themselves from an absolute abortion ban.
In his victory speech after becoming prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif promised to work for the betterment of Pakistan by introducing various reforms including an ... Show more
Live Updates: Live Elections 2024 - DAWN.COM
Live Updates: Live Elections 2024 - DAWN.COM
This ‘60s Family Sitcom Caused a Stir With Viewers: Despite criticism from feminist groups, The Donna Reed Show was more feminist than audiences assumed.
collider.com/the-donna-reed-show/
Congratulations Aishwarya Sharma for being our #Beautifullndians .
Aishwarya is a fashion activist, uses her platform to advocate for climate change and women's rights ... Show more
Xi Jinping wants to make China patriarchal again, but women are fighting back: Facing a low birth rate and an aging population, the ruling Chinese Communist ...
thehill.com/opinion/international/4479417-xi-jinping-wants-to-make-china-patriarchal-again-but-women-are-fighting-back/
China, battling low birth rates and high costs, encourages frugal weddings: Young couples in China planning "simple" weddings, rather than traditional banquets ...
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"We just don't have equality...and that creates a lack of freedom," #AnneHathaway will always be one of the first to speak up about industry inequality ... Show more
Anne Hathaway calls out Hollywood’s gender pay gap | Marie Claire UK
Anne Hathaway calls out Hollywood’s gender pay gap | Marie Claire UK
Hillary Clinton, Malala Yousafzai, and Shaina Taub on Bringing Women’s Suffrage to Broadway With Suffs
elle.com/culture/career-politics/a60202829/hillary-clinton-malala-yousafzai-shaina-taub-women-of-impact-interview-2024/
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A Not-So-Bright Nowruz for Afghanistan’s Girls: The festival traditionally marks the beginning of the school year. For the thousands of girls who are prevented ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/a-not-so-bright-nowruz-for-afghanistans-girls/
Paid articlePaid Taliban supreme leader says women will soon be stoned to death for adultery : Declaring a war against Western Democracy, the Taliban have announced that it will ...
wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-supreme-leader-declares-war-on-western-democracy-vows-to-stone-women-to-death-for-adultery-704717
JUSTICE MALALA | A committee for a problem that doesn’t exist: Are peace talks being held there just because some people want to seem important and relevant?
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2024-03-24-justice-malala--a-committee-for-a-problem-that-doesnt-exist/
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The SVW makes a wise change: Wichmann comes on in the second half and thus secures the #Spieltagsspende an amount of €400. Thanks to the Eintracht Frankfurt women and ... Show more
Afghanistan call for 'politics-free cricket' after Australia scrap T20s: Afghanistan cricket bosses Wednesday expressed disappointment that Australia had ...
thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/afghanistan-call-politics-free-cricket-after-australia-scrap-t20s-3570991
Courtney Love, Kristin Scott Thomas, Tom Sturridge Fete National Portrait Gallery’s 2024 Gala
wwd.com/eye/parties/national-portrait-gallery-gala-2024-courtney-love-1236271511/
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