Women
This Iraqi Woman TikToker Has Been Shot Dead In Front Of Her Home
Om Fahad was known for her videos posing and dancing to pop music but she still sparked controversy in Iraq because of her tight clothing.
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LGBTQ
Iraq Has Passed A Law Making Same-Sex Relationships A Crime
Under the new law, people can be jailed for 10 to 15 years for being in a same-sex relationship.
Women
This Spanish Region Has Started Providing Free Reusable Period Products For Everyone
All girls, women, transgender and people who menstruate in Catalonia can now receive period products and professional advice at no cost from nearly 3,300 pharmacies across the region.
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Israel’s Prime Minister Called The Pro-Palestine Protests At US Colleges "Anti-Semitic" And "Horrific”
Netanyahu went so far as to draw parallels between the current protests and the rise of Nazism in 1930s Germany.
Activism
This Slovak Politician Released A Dove During His Speech To The EU Parliament As A Symbol Of Peace
"I would like to set this bird free as a symbol of peace, to symbolize that Europe needs peace."
Activism
Iran Has Sentenced This Popular Activist Rapper To Death For Singing About The Mahsa Amini Protests
Following the death of Mahsa Amini, 33-year-old Toomaj Salehi had criticized the Iranian government in his songs and music videos, which went viral.
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A New Report Revealed Israeli Forces Provided "Safe Passage" For The Palestinian Paramedics Sent To Rescue 6-Year-Old Hind Rajab But Killed Them All Anyway
An investigation by The Washington Post has found that the ambulance sent to rescue Hind had been traveling along a "safe route" provided by an Israeli military unit.
LGBTQ
In A Win For LGBTQ Rights, Dominica Has Struck Down A Colonial-Era Law Banning Same-Sex Sexual Activities
Due to a law imposed in 1873 during British colonial rule, sexual activities between adults of the same sex were banned in Dominica, even if both people had consented.
LGBTQ
This Taiwanese Drag Queen Has Become The First East Asian Person To Win “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
"Taiwan, this is for you!"
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Three Young Palestinian Couples Decided To Get Married Despite Being Displaced By Israel's War On Gaza
Three young displaced Palestinian couples decided to celebrate their wedding despite the continuing war in Gaza.
Activism
This Anchor Asked USC’s Valedictorian If She Endorses Completely Abolishing Israel And Her Answer Was Iconic
Asna Tabassum said she stands “for human rights, for equality and unequivocal and unconditional right to life for all people, including Palestinians.”
Women
In A Setback To Women’s Rights, Italy Has Passed A Bill That Would Allow Anti-Abortion Activists To Enter Abortion Clinics
Anti-abortion activists are currently not allowed into abortion clinics over concerns it will interfere with women’s rights to make their own decisions about their bodies.