Activism
Women Of The Week: Iranian Chess Player Sara Khadem, Greta Thunberg And Brazil’s New Amazon Activist Ministers
We’re only a few days into 2023, and women are already making waves around the world, making history and shutting down misogyny.
Sofia Hou
Sofia Hou is a reporter and producer for Almost and is based in San Salvador. Contact this reporter at sofia@almostmag.co.
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The “Doge” Meme Shiba Inu Is Miraculously Recovering After She Was Diagnosed With Cancer
Kabosu, the Japanese shiba inu from the “Doge” meme, Kabosu, is on a slow but steady road to recovery after being diagnosed with cancer.
Activism
Two Women Amazon Activists Have Been Named As Brazil’s Environment And Indigenous Ministers
Brazil’s new leftist president Lula has appointed two women Amazon activists, Marina Silva and Sônia Guajajara, as his environment and Indigenous ministers.
Activism
This Top Iranian Woman Chess Player Who Competed Without A Hijab Is Moving To Spain For Her Safety
Sara Khadem, a 25-year-old Iranian chess player who ranks 10th in the country, played without a hijab during a competition in Kazakhastan for two consecutive days.
Activism
23 Human Rights Wins To Celebrate In 2022
Here’s to a year of progress.
Activism
Afghan Male Students Walked Out Of Their Exams To Protest The Taliban Banning Women From University
As a sign of solidarity, men studying at a university in Afghanistan walked out of their exam after the Taliban announced their women classmates have been banned from attending university.
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The Taliban Has Banned Women From Attending University In Afghanistan
The Taliban has ordered all higher education institutions in Afghanistan to ban women from attending classes.
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These England Players Adopted A Stray Cat In Qatar, Named Him Dave And Are Now Taking Him Home
The World Cup’s not coming home, but Big Dave is.
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Women Of The Week: Peru’s First Woman President, First Japanese Woman World Cup Referee and Celine Dion
Here are some of the inspiring women you should know about this week.
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Indonesia Has Passed A New Law Banning Sex Outside Of Marriage And Unauthorized Protests
Indonesia’s parliament has passed a new law that bans sex outside of marriage, unauthorized public demonstrations and threatens other human rights.
Activism
Morocco’s Soccer Team And Fans Celebrate Their Historic Win Against Spain By Waving Palestine’s Flag
Morocco became the first Arab nation to reach the World Cup quarter finals and raised Palestine’s flag to celebrate.
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An Iran Official Said “Morality” Police Have Been Abolished, But Women Still Face Arrests Over Their Hijabs
A spokesperson for Iran’s committee overseeing the enforcement of its moral values has clarified that the country’s “morality” police have been abolished but said authorities will keep enforcing the mandatory hijab law and punishing violations.