Author: Azeezat Okunlola
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Women Talk Reparations At COP27 Climate Conference In Egypt
At last year’s conference in Glasgow, women made up 37 per cent of country delegates and 26% of delegation leaders, according to a United Nations study.
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Aba Women Riots: Women At The Frontline of Social Change
On 18 November 1929, the Aba Women riot/rebellion began, the movement among Nigeria’s Aba women was notably the first major challenge to British authority in Nigeria and West Africa during the colonial period.
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Anti-Hijab Protests: Iranian Security Forces Open Fire At Metro Station, Many Injured
Protesters at the metro station were seen burning their hijabs in response to the murder of Mahsa Amini, who was slain by the notorious Iranian moral police for improperly wearing a hijab.
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Instabul: US Set To Probe Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh’s Killing
Abu Akleh had reported from the Middle East for more than 25 years. She was well-known as a veteran on-air correspondent for Al Jazeera’s Arabic-language channel.
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#2023 Grammys; Nicki Minaj is not pleased with the category changes
She said the song was reclassified as pop, so “newer artists might be given things that they really don’t deserve” in the rap genre.
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Mariah Carey’s ‘Queen of Christmas’ Trademark Application Denied
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has rejected Mariah Carey’s request to trademark the title “Queen of Christmas.”
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Taiwan’s youth are advocating for more independent media
Taiwan ranks 38th in the Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index. Among democracies, it also has among the lowest levels of trust in the media
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Ghanaian Law graduate denied admission to Bar over affiliation with the Queer community
Ama Governor, a Ghanaian socialite and law graduate, has reportedly been denied admission to the bar because she supports and identifies with the LGBTQ community.
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Nigerian Ministry of Women Affairs To Host Presidential Candidates at The Pink Debate 2023
Ms Tallen explained that the purpose was to inquire about the presidential contenders’ goals and commitment to the advancement of women and girls.
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“For the first time in history, let a woman be appointed as minister of defense” – Taiwo Oluga, Chairperson Women In Parliament
Ms Oluga found it discouraging that despite the advocacy and efforts of women’s organisations and MPs to promote women’s participation in Nigerian politics, little progress appeared to have been made.