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In August 2021, the Taliban took over Kabul. It was chaotic, military forces were everywhere. Both women and men were detained over various issues that the Taliban regime blamed them for.
A woman has been sentenced to prison for 28 months for aborting her baby using drugs.
Women journalists in Lebanon and the Middle East face challenges in press freedom and gender equality. This can hinder their reporting and put them at risk of harassment and discrimination. Supporting and uplifting these journalists is crucial to ensure their voices are heard and their work valued.
The fiery Afrocentric fashion brand wants to bridge the gap within the Black experience in the United States and Africa and to create better job opportunities for Congolese women.
What happens when the right voices aren’t at the table of this century’s most important discussion? Aliya Bashir spoke with former Executive Director of UN Women and Deputy President of South Africa Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka at the Women Deliver 2023 Conference about the pressing need to have more women at the heart of climate change planning and negotiations.
The Indian government is set to merge Childline with emergency rescue services; social workers concerned about continuity of child-friendly systems
When Emma Butler's mother was diagnosed with fibromyalgia — a chronic, painful condition affecting the spine, she found it hard to wear regular bras and underwear. She decided to do something about it.
We're partnering with the Obama Foundation to spotlight trailblazing young women advancing reproductive and disability justice.

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