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This Iranian Schoolgirl Was Beaten To Death By Security Forces For Refusing To Sing A Pro-Regime Anthem
An Iranian schoolgirl was reportedly beaten to death in the classroom by security forces for refusing to sing a pro-regime anthem.
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Women Of The Week: Iranian Rock Climber Elnaz Rekabi, Schoolgirl Asra Panahi And Brazil’s First Trans Women Lawmakers
Women from Iran are continuing to stand up against the government and the country’s mandatory hijab law. Meanwhile, across the globe, Brazil has elected its first two trans women as lawmakers in congress. These are some of the inspiring women of the week.
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This Iranian Woman Rock Climber Competed Without A Hijab Overseas And People Are Praising Her Bravery
An Iranian woman rock climber has been welcomed by massive crowds upon returning to Tehran after she competed without a headscarf at a tournament in South Korea.
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Iranian Police Sexually Assaulted A Woman Protester In Public While They Were Trying To Arrest Her
A video showing Iranian security forces sexually assaulting a woman protester while trying to arrest her has gone viral, causing fury on social media.
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These Two Brazilian Trans Women Have Made History As The First Trans Lawmakers In The Congress
In a first for the country, Brazil has elected Erika Hilton and Duda Salabert as their first transgender women lawmakers during the country’s general election on Sunday, October 1.
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Women In Iran Are Risking Everything To Protest For Their Rights. Here’s Why It’s So Important
Hundreds of women in Iran have taken to the streets to protest the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died after she was arrested by “morality” police for “improperly” wearing her hijab. Her story is not the first to cause public indignation.
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6 Inspiring Women You Should Know About This Week
Standing up against oppression and aggression, women around the world this week showed their support for Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan through their words and actions.
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More Than 100 Men At A Male Dorm In Spain Held A “Mass Catcall” At A Women’s Dorm And It’s Horrifying
A video of at least 100 students from the all-men college Elías Ahuja has gone viral after they organized a mass cat-call towards the residents of an all-woman college on Friday October 2.
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Finland’s Prime Minister Was Asked If There’s A Way Out Of The War In Ukraine And Her Answer Was Iconic
A video of Finnish prime minister, Sanna Marin, responding to a question about how to end the war in Ukraine has gone viral for her iconic answer.
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Taiwan’s President Gave A Powerful Speech About Democracy, Freedom And What It Means To Be Taiwanese
Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen gave a powerful speech about the value of democracy, freedom and what it means to be Taiwanese on the country’s national day on Monday Oct. 10.
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Another Iranian Teen Girl Has Been Allegedly Killed By Police In The Mahsa Amini Protests
Another Iranian teen girl has been found dead allegedly at the hands of the security forces who have been cracking down on protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.
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Russia Has Fined Miss Crimea For Singing A Patriotic Ukrainian Song On Her Instagram Stories
Russian authorities have fined Miss Crimea 2022 Olga Valeyeva for singing a Ukrainian song which ‘discredited’ the Russian army.