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Three Teenage Boys In The UK Who Gang Raped Two Girls Were Given No Prison Sentence, Sparking Widespread Outrage
The judge said he wanted to avoid “criminalizing” the boys “unnecessarily” and support their reintegration into society.
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The Pregnant Woman Who Was Hit And Dragged On The Floor By Dutch Police Has Given Birth
"My wife told the officers that I would go with them voluntarily and respectfully," Mekdad said. "I had not hurt anyone. I had not used violence against other people."
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What Does Co-Leadership With Girls And Global South Feminists Look Like? With Julia Fan At WD 2026
Julia Fan highlights how strong support systems empower women and girls, emphasizing the need to amplify Global South voices globally.
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Myanmar’s Military Has Banned Period Pads Forcing People To Use Leaves And Rags For Their Periods
Sanitary pad prices in black markets have tripled to 9,000 kyat (about US$4) per pack, which is more than a day's wages for most people.
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The Man Who Shot And Murdered This 17-Year-Old Pakistani TikToker Has Been Sentenced To Death
A court sentenced Hayat to death and ordered him to pay ordered Hayat to pay 2.5 million rupees (US$9,000) as compensation to Yousaf's family.
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In A Setback For Women’s Rights, A Court In Kenya Has Ruled That Abortion Is Not A Fundamental Right
It said that abortion denies a child the right to life as guaranteed in the constitution and is prohibited except in life-threatening circumstances.
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What Is The Biggest Misconception About People With Disabilities With Florence Mudzingwa At WD 2026
Mudzingwa opens up about the biggest misconception people have about people with disabilities and shares how we can all become better allies.
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England and Wales Will Stop Punishing Women For Ending Their Pregnancies And Pardoned All Women Previously Convicted
This amendment wipe out convictions, cautions, and even police records linked to abortion cases in England and Wales that date back to the 19th century.
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What New Zealand Can Teach The World About Women In Leadership With Former Prime Minister Helen Clark At WD 2026
Helen Clark shares the lessons and challenges that the world can learn from New Zealand when it comes to empowering women in politics and leadership.
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Trump Called This Woman Reporter “Dumb” After She Asked Him About His 400 Million Dollars White House Ballroom
“I doubled the size of it, you dumb person."
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FIFA Has Changed Its Rules To Allow Afghan Women Football Players In Exile To Compete In International Matches
Former Afghanistan captain and activist Khalida Popal, who has campaigned for years for recognition, said the decision changed the future for Afghan women.
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Astronauts On NASA’s Artemis II Mission Dedicated A Moon Crater To Their Commander’s Late Wife Carroll By Naming It After Her
“He literally gave his wife the moon.”