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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.
Women
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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.
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This Nigerian Woman Violinist Founded An Orchestra To Promote Contemporary African Classical Music
Rosalyn Aninyei founded Vesta Orchestra in Lagos in 2017 with the goal to revitalize the local classical music culture.
Activism
This British Woman Was Jailed For Having An Abortion At 8 Months And People Want Justice
Carla Foster, a mother of three, was jailed based on a law dating back to 1861, igniting calls for the UK to reform its laws.
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Japan Has Finally Raised The Age Of Sexual Consent From 13 To 16
Previously, Japan had the lowest age of consent among developed countries.
Activism
This Woman In Poland Died After She Was Denied An Abortion And People Are Protesting
Dorota’s husband told Polish media that no one at the hospital told them that Dorota could be saved by inducing a miscarriage because the fetus had a very low chance of survival.
Activism
Inspired By A Netflix Show, This Taiwanese Woman Said She Was Sexually Harassed By A Filmmaker And Started Taiwan’s First #MeToo Movement
“Let’s not just forget about it, okay?”, Chen Chien-jou wrote in her post, quoting a critical moment from the show “Wave Makers’>
Activism
After 251 Weeks, Greta Thunberg Has Taken Part In Her Last “School Climate Strike”
Greta Thunberg has been striking for climate action since August 2018, when she was 15.
Women
This Woman In Malta Was Convicted For Having An Abortion And People Are Demanding Justice
Abortion is illegal under all circumstances in Malta.
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This Brazilian Man Ran On Stage And Smashed A Pageant Winner’s Crown After His Wife Came Second Place
Just as the host was about to place the crown on the winner’s head, the runner-up’s husband ran onto the stage, grabbed the crown and violently threw it to the ground.