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Sierra Leone Has Passed A New Law Ensuring Women Get Equal Pay And Hold 30% Of Public And Private Jobs

“The future of Sierra Leone is female,” the president said. “Empowering women is essential to the health and social development of families, communities and countries.”

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This 17-Year-Old Iranian Girl’s Husband Who Beheaded Her Has Been Jailed For Only Eight Years

Mona Heydari was beheaded by her husband, Sajjad Heydari, in Khuzestan province in February 2022 for “dishonoring” her family.

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New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Has Announced She Is Resigning

“I know what this job takes, and I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do it justice. It is that simple,” Jacinda Ardern said.

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Women Of The Week: Miss Universe Thailand Anna Sueangam-iam, Colombian Singer Shakira, Pakistan Women And British Actress Kate Winslet

Here are all the inspiring women you should know about this week.

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This Former Afghan Woman Lawmaker Has Been Shot Dead By Gunmen In Her Home

Mursal Nabizada was a lawmaker until the Taliban’s takeover, but she still remained in Afghanistan to fight for rights for women and girls.

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After Dropping Her Piqué Diss Track, Shakira Put A Witch On Her Balcony Facing Her Ex’s Mother’s House

“You left me with your mom as a neighbor, the press at my door and a debt at the Treasury,” Shakira sings.

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Pakistan Freed A Rapist After He Agreed To Marry His Victim Who Had His Baby And People Want Justice

The woman is deaf and ended up giving birth to his baby.

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Miss Universe Thailand Wore A Dress Made Of Used Soda Can Tabs As A Tribute To Her Garbage Collector Parents

Anna Sueangam-iam said she wanted to show the universe “what’s considered worthless by many actually possesses its own value and beauty.”

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Kate Winslet Gave This 11-Year-Old Girl Journalist A Pep Talk Before Her Interview And It’s So Adorable

“It’s going to be the most amazing interview. Ever.”

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Four-Time Grand Slam Winner Naomi Osaka Has Announced She Is Pregnant With Her First Child

The 25-year-old shared a photo of her ultrasound on Instagram, writing, “Can’t wait to get back on the court but here’s a little life update for 2023.”

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Women Of The Week: Iranian Actress Taraneh Alidoosti, Mexican Chief Justice Norma Piña And Cuban Women Boxers

Here are some of the inspiring women you should know about this week.

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British Airways Has Updated Its Uniform To Include Hijabs And Pants For Women Flight Attendants

The new British Airways uniform includes options for women flight attendants to wear skirts, pants, jumpsuits and hijabs.