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Opinion: "There is a compelling similarity between men’s use of violence against women, and violent extremism in a national security context."
Activists, advocates and international organisations on women's rights have sounded an alarm about the crisis that threatens the lives of women and girls.
"I choose to speak out about non-inclusive brands and show them that they are being left behind, but I will not attempt to convince brands of my suitability to work."
"Looking forward, my vision is for a world where IDPwD becomes a celebration of achievements rather than a reminder of disparities," writes Sara Shams.
"In my racial justice work, I speak to women of colour in politics across the political spectrum. Every party on this continent has a serious problem with race and racism in its ranks," writes Neha Madhok.
Undergraduate students with a combined family income below US$200,000 will be able to attend MIT tuition-free from September 2025, thanks to newly expanded financial aid. Eighty percent of U.S. households meet this income threshold.

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