Author: Azeezat Okunlola
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France Becomes First Country to Constitutionalize Abortion Rights
On Monday, at a historic joint session of parliament held at the Palace of Versailles, France became the first country in the world to formally recognize the right to abortion in its constitution.
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Minister of Women Affairs Urges Women to Shut Up During Disputes With Their Husbands To Avert Abuse
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, has urged wives to remain silent in the event of a domestic dispute to avert abuse.
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Ghana’s Parliament Passes New Anti-LGBTQ Bill
On Wednesday, following months of discussion, the parliament of Ghana passed a contentious anti-LGBTQ bill. Out of all the anti-LGBTQ laws in Africa, the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill is among the most severe.
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Gibraltar: Ministry of Equality Announces Events to Mark International Women’s Day
On Monday, March 4th, a panel discussion event will be held with the topic “Inspire Inclusion,” thanks to a partnership between the Gibraltar Garrison Library and the Ministry of Equality.
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NSS Encourages First Minister To Review Misogyny Enabling Charity Law
The National Secular Society has urged Scotland’s First Minister to reconsider “the advancement of religion” as a charitable objective.
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NSS Encourages First Minister To Review Misogyny Enabling Charity Law
The National Secular Society has urged Scotland’s First Minister to reconsider “the advancement of religion” as a charitable objective.
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Pakistan: Woman’s Attire Sparks Blasphemy Accusations, Prompting Police Rescue and Public Apology
In Pakistan, a crowd went ballistic when they mistook a woman’s outfit for Quran verses decorated with Arabic calligraphy and accused her of blasphemy.
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Family Alleges Negligence in Rebekah Sekidika’s Death After Surgery in Port Harcourt
Following a surgery in Port Harcourt, Rebekah Sekidika, a first-class graduate of Benson Idahosa University in Benin City, Edo State, passed away. Her family said that they had obtained police consent to bury her body.
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Beyonce Becomes The First Black Woman to Top the Billboard’s Country Chart
Beyonce has become the first Black woman to ever top Billboard’s country music chart, thus cementing her place in history.
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Cumbrian Vet and Athlete, Emma Stuart, Makes Shortlist for Woman of the Year Award
A Cumbrian woman who ran 82 hours in the Alps was earlier nominated for a Woman of the Year award in her home country of Ireland.