Women
The Tokyo Olympics Has Appointed 12 Women To Its Board After Naming A New Woman President
The Tokyo Olympics adds 12 women to its executive board, a late push for gender equality.
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Women
Iran’s Only Woman Olympic Winner Who Fled To Germany Wants To Compete As A Refugee At The Tokyo Olympics
Iran’s only female Olympic medalist Kimia Alizadeh, who defected from Iran, will under white flag for the Tokyo Olympics.
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279 Nigerian Schoolgirls Who Were Abducted At Gunpoint By Armed Men Have Been Freed After 5 Days
Hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls have been freed several days after they were kidnapped.
LGBTQ
South Korea’s First Transgender Soldier Who Was Dismissed From The Army Has Been Found Dead
The first transgender soldier from South Korea has been found dead at the age of 23 following the military’s decision to discharge her.
Women
Japan’s Gender Equality Minister Signed A Petition Against Women Keeping Their Surnames After Marriage
Tamayo Marukawa, Japan’s gender equality minister and its new Olympics minister, has joined a group of lawmakers in opposing changing the law to allow women to keep their surnames after marriage.
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The Boyfriend Of Tshegofatso Pule, Who Was Pregnant And Found Hanging From A Tree In South Africa, Has Been Charged For Her Murder
The boyfriend of a 28-year-old, eight-months pregnant Tshegofatso Pule, whose murder last year sparked nationwide outrage has been charged for her murder.
Activism
This Indian Activist Who Was Jailed For Sharing A Google Doc For The Farmer’s Protests Has Been Granted Bail
A court in India grants bail to climate activist Disha Ravi, 22, jailed for sharing a toolkit in support of the farmers protest against new agricultural laws.
Politics
Myanmar Police Shot And Killed This 19-Year -Old Woman At A Protest And People Want Justice
Thousands of people gathered in Myanmar’s capital Nay Pyi Taw to attend the funeral of 19-year-old woman, Mya Thwe Thwe Khaing, the first person to be Continue Reading [https://www.almostmag.co/myanmar-protest-woman-killed/]
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New Zealand Has Made Period Products Free For All Students
All schools in New Zealand will provide students with free period products for the next three years, starting from June.
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Japan Has Named A New Tokyo Olympics Chief Who Is A Woman Politician And Speed Skater
The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee has appointed Seiko Hashimoto as the new president, after Yoshiro Mori resigned last week due to sexist comments. View this post Continue Reading [https://www.almostmag.co/tokyo-new-olympics-chief-woman/]
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This Argentine Teen Was Murdered By Her Police Ex-Boyfriend Who She Reported 18 Times
People in Argentina are demanding justice after Úrsula Bahillo, an 18-year-old woman, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend who she had filed several complaints against previously.
Women
Pope Francis Has Named This French Sister As The First Woman Senior Official In His Bishop Advisory Group
French Sister Nathalie Becquart will have voting rights in the synod, which will allow her to help make key decisions in the Catholic Church.