Author: Azeezat Okunlola
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Afghanistan: Two Women’s Rights Activist Released From Prison
Activist Mina Rafiq informed EFE that Neda Parwani and Zholia Parsi were released on Monday. “I talked with them and their family members.”
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Shirley Ballas Speaks on Misogyny in the Dance Industry
Ahead of her time as head judge on Strictly Come Dancing (BBC One), the 63-year-old recalled the “immense bullying” she endured.
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Top Indian Wrestler, Sakshi Malik, Retires After Federation Elects New President
In response to the Indian wrestling federation replacing its controversial president with his close associate, Sakshi Malik, the sole Indian woman wrestler to ever attain an Olympic medal, has stated her intention to quit from the sport.
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Canada Announces Support for Indigenous Women and Queer People in Northwest Territories and Nunavut
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
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Akwa Ibom Women Protest Lawyer Barrister Ekere Ebong’s Assault On Wife
On Monday, women from Akwa Ibom, including female government officials, demonstrated in Uyo against the assault state lawyer Barrister Ekere Ebong against his wife.
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UK Women’s Group, Project Linus, Makes 525 Quilts for Hospitalized Children
Ten women from Project Linus North Devon have produced 525 quilts so far this year for the benefit of children receiving treatment at North Devon District Hospital.
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Cornwall Church Appoints Female Reverend Following Sexism Dispute
After previously rejecting female candidates, a church in Cornwall has now appointed a female reverend.
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“Pregnancy shouldn’t hinder employment opportunities” – Kerala Hight Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that having a family is perfectly normal and that women should not be prevented from pursuing careers in public service because they are pregnant or have recently given birth.
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UI Law Student Detained In Connection With Student Rape
Joke Akinpelu, a spokeswoman for the institution, acknowledged the accusation and said that an investigation had been initiated.
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2023 CAF Awards: Oshoala Takes Home Her Sixth Women’s Player of the Year Trophy
Having debuted with the senior squad in September 2013, Oshoala won the coveted women’s football award five times: in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, and most recently 2023.