Author: Azeezat Okunlola
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2023 CAF Awards for Women: Super Falcon Stars Oshoala, Nnadozie, and Abiodun Reach Final Round
Three members of the Falcons’ squad have advanced to the CAF Women’s Awards final round of nominations.
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Kim Jong Un Begs Women in North Korea to Expand Their Family
“Stopping the decline in birth rates and providing good childcare and education are all our family affairs that we should solve together with our mothers,” Mr Kim told the meeting.
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Polytechnique, Montreal Plans Tributes for 14 Women Killed in 1989
The 14 women who were killed 34 years ago in 1989 will again be remembered on December 6th at Polytechnique Montréal.
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Met Officer Resigns Following Sexual Relations With Domestic Abuse Victim
PC Paul Onslow resigns over inappropriate relationship with domestic violence victim; tribunal finds gross misconduct, ending 15-year career.
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Killed Women Group Urges Targets to Curb Femicide by Predatory Men
Killed Women’a report demands “significant police and criminal justice reform” as well as increased measures by the National Health Service (NHS) and other public agencies to identify and apprehend would-be murderers.
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London: Woman Found Guilty for Anti-Israel Banner at Pro-Palestine Protest
A 22-year-old woman was found guilty of racially aggravated threatening behaviour for brandishing a derogatory sign during a pro-Palestine demonstration.
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Natasha Shah Launches Charity For Muslims In The LGBTQ+ Community
Recognising the lack of support for many LGBTQ+ individuals within the Muslim community, seeing as it goes against the values of the faith, Purple Souls aims to break the cycle of discrimination.
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Indian Navy Appoints First-Ever Female Commanding Officer of Attack Ship
The Indian Navy has chosen the first female commanding officer of a naval ship, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar stated on Friday.
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Axel Springer Awards Anonymous Heroine for Underground Girls’ Schools in Afghanistan
The Axel Springer Freedom Foundation’s Award for Courage winner this year, unnamed due to security reasons has fought to ensure that Afghan girls and women have access to quality education since the Taliban took power.
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Russian Court Declares “LGBT Movement” Extremist, Illegal
The Russian Supreme Court declared on Thursday that LGBT activists should be labeled as extremists, a development that the transgender community and their advocates are concerned would result in criminal charges and arrests.