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Spain Has Passed A “Only Yes Means Yes” Law That Clearly Defines Rape As Sex Without Consent

Spain’s Congress has finally passed a piece of legislation known as the “only yes means yes” law, which states that lack of sexual consent is sufficient to prove sexual assault.

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Women Of The Week: Sanna Marin, Afghan Women And Peru Indigenous Ayamara Women

From the brave Afghan women who protested for their rights on the one year anniversary of the Taliban’s takeover to Finland’s prime minister speaking up about the right to a private life, here are some of the inspiring women you should know about this week.

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Girls In Ethiopia Are Learning How To Skateboard At This All-Girls Club And They Look Super Cool

Ethiopian Girl Skaters, a women-led group, has been empowering young girls through skateboarding in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa.

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These Indigenous Women In Peru Are Training For A Local Soccer Tournament And They Look So Cool

Indigenous Aymara women in Peru’s mountainous city of Puno are setting time aside from farming to play soccer in their flowing skirts.

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Japan Has Denied This Trans Woman Of Her Status As The Parent Of Her Own Child Because She Transitioned

A trans woman in Japan has been denied status as the parent of her own child after she transitioned.

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Finland’s 36-Year-Old Prime Minister Was Seen Partying In A Leaked Video And It Caused A Controversy

A leaked video showing Finland’s 36-year-old prime minister partying with celebrity friends has sparked a debate in the country.

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This Saudi Woman Has Been Jailed For 34 Years For Having Twitter And Following And Retweeting Activists

A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced a 34-year-old Saudi woman studying in the UK to 34 years in prison for using Twitter and following and retweeting activists.

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As The Taliban Celebrated One Year Since Its Takeover, This Is The Reality In Afghanistan

August 15 marked one year since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan. We take a look at what has changed in 365 days.

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Scotland Has Officially Become The First Country In The World To Make Period Products Free For Everyone

Scotland has officially become the first country in the world to make period products free and available for anyone who needs them.

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Afghan Women Held A Rare Protest One Year After The Taliban Takeover But Were Beaten By Fighters

Afghan women protesters who had gathered for a rare demonstration for their rights were beaten by Taliban fighters just days before the one year anniversary of the Taliban’s takeover of the country.

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Smashing A 77 Year Ban, Women Boxers Are Competing In Thailand’s Most Famous Muay Thai Stadium

For the first time in 77 years, eight women have boxed in Thailand’s Rajadamnern Stadium, one of the world’s most famous Muay Thai venues, smashing a ban that prevented women from competing.

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A Chinese Court Has Again Rejected This Woman’s Historic #MeToo Case Against A Famous TV Presenter

A court in China has rejected an appeal to a historic #MeToo case brought forward by Zhou Xiaoxuan, a 28-year-old screenwriter, who said she was sexually harassed by a famous TV presenter when she was an intern.