Activism
Women In Afghanistan Held A Rare Protest Against The Taliban Banning Beauty Salons
Beauty salons had been one of the last public places that women could socialize in Afghanistan.
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Spain And The Netherlands’ Women’s Soccer Teams Mocked New Zealand’s Indigenous Haka Dance, Sparking Anger
The Spanish women’s football team shared the video with the caption, “We are already acclimatised”.
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Iran Is Reintroducing “Morality” Police After They Were Mostly Suspended After The Death of Mahsa Amini
Mahsa Amini died after she was arrested by the so-called “morality police” for allegedly breaking Iran’s mandatory hijab law.
Activism
Italians Are Sharing Videos Of Them Groping Themselves For 10 Seconds After A Teen’s Case Was Dismissed
A court dismissed a 17-year-old girl’s sexual harassment case because the janitor had only groped her for 10 seconds.
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This Dutch Model Has Become The First Transgender Woman To Be Crowned Miss Netherlands
The Netherlands’ Rikkie Kollé will become the second trans woman to compete at the Miss Universe pageant.
Activism
Iran Has Jailed This Popular Activist Rapper For Singing About The Mahsa Amini Protests
Toomaj Salehi had criticized the Iranian government in his songs and music videos, which went viral.
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This Missing Argentine Woman’s Remains Were Found Burnt And People Are Demanding Justice
Cecilia Strzyzowski’s disappearance and alleged murder has caused public outrage over gender violence and power abuse in Argentina.
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Hong Kong-American Singer Coco Lee, Who Voiced The Taiwanese Version Of Mulan, Has Died At 48
Lee is perhaps best known for voicing Mulan in the Taiwanese version of the Disney animation film and singing its theme song, “Reflection”.
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The Netherlands Has Passed A “Only Yes Means Yes” Law Clearly Defining Rape As Sex Without Consent
Previously, the law required proof that there was violence, threats or coercion in order for it to count as rape.
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In A Step For Women’s Rights, Abortions Are Now Allowed In Malta When A Woman’s Life Is In Danger
Abortion had been illegal in Malta under all circumstances.
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Japan Has Started A Trial To Allow Women To Buy The Morning-After Pill Without A Doctor’s Approval
The morning-after pill will be available over the counter at pharmacies until March 2024 as part of the trial.
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Japan Sent A Man To Lead A G7 Meeting About Women’s Empowerment And Gender Equality
This is not the first time Japan has sent a man to a women’s leadership meeting.