Women
Women Of The Week: Women In Argentina, Young Women In China And Japanese Musician
Check out these amazing women’s stories.
Sofia Hou
Sofia Hou is a reporter and producer for Almost and is based in San Salvador. Contact this reporter at sofia@almostmag.co.
Women
Nearly 90 Afghan Schoolgirls Have Been Poisoned In Another Attack On Their Education
Most of the girls caught in the attack were between six to 12 years old.
LGBTQ
In A First In Europe, Latvia’s Government Has Elected Its First Openly Gay President
“I proudly announce I am gay… Good luck all of you…”, Edgars Rinkēvičs wrote in his coming out tweet in 2014.
Politics
Japan’s Prime Minister Fired His Own Son After He Held A Party At Their Official Residence And Caused A Controversy
Fumio Kishida said his son’s actions were “inappropriate and I decided to replace him to have him take responsibility.”
Featured
Japan’s Ban On Same-Sex Marriage Has Been Found To Be Unconstitutional For A Second Time
Japan is the only G7 nation that does not recognize same-sex marriages.
Video
This Chinese Influencer Died After He Drank Too Much On A Livestream, Sparking A Debate On Chasing Fame
The man, known as Brother Three Thousand, shared a livestream where he drank at least seven bottles of baijiu, a Chinese liquor that can contain between 35% and 60% alcohol.
Featured
Chile Has Passed A New Law Protecting The Children Of Women Murdered Due To Their Gender
The law seeks to help children “left with nothing but a murdered mother and an imprisoned father”.
Cute
Women Of The Week: Argentinian Actress Thelma Fardin, Nigerian Uber And Congo Soccer Coach
Here are the trailblazing women making waves around the world this week.
Politics
Israel And Palestinian Militants In Gaza Have Agreed To A Ceasefire After Air Strikes Killed At Least 34 People
The ceasefire came after five days of fighting that left at least 34 Palestinians and 1 Israeli dead.
Featured
Germany Has Proposed A Bill That Would Make It Easier For People To Legally Change Their Gender
If passed, the bill will allow people to choose their legal gender through a simple declaration at the registry offices.
Climate
More Than 400 People Are Dead And Thousands Are Missing In The Congo Due To Catastrophic Flooding
Authorities have been pulling survivors from the mud, but more than 5,500 people are still missing.
Activism
People In Serbia Held A Mass Silent Protest Against Gun Violence After Two Mass Shootings In Less Than Two Days
Thousands of people took part in a silent demonstration in Serbia’s capital Belgrade to protest the recent gun violence after two mass shootings.