Category: News & Current Affairs
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Around the World In 5
Around the World In 5 is a recurring weekly series spotlighting news concerning women across five different countries. This week’s edition spans July 01 to July 07.
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#SirJarus: Suraj Oyewale Arrested for Alleged Domestic Violence Against Wife
Suraj Oyewale, known as #SirJarus, has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of abusing his wife.
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UNILAG’s College of Medicine Called Out over Sexual Assault Cases, Here’s what we know
At this time, neither the University of Lagos nor the Faculty of Pharmacy has addressed these issues publicly.
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The Global Gender Gap Widens: 132 Years to Parity
Global Gender Gap Index 2024 reveals progress worldwide, led by Europe with Iceland on top. Disparities remain in the global economic and political sectors, urging action for gender equality.
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Sierra Leone Enacts Landmark Legislation to Ban Child Marriage
Last week, Sierra Leone’s parliament passed the Prohibition of Child Marriage Bill 2024, a historic law that criminalizes marriage for anyone under 18.
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Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi Appointed Acting Vice-Chancellor of University of Abuja
the University Senate has elected Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as the Acting Vice-Chancellor. This appointment will remain in effect until the University Council is inaugurated and a substantive Vice-Chancellor is appointed.
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Billionaire Frank Stronach Faces New Charges of Sexual Assault Involving Seven Victims
Newly released court documents reveal that billionaire businessman Frank Stronach faces fresh criminal charges involving seven different victims, with incidents ranging from 1977 to earlier this year.
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In May 2024, How Many Women Were Abused?
The global femicide crisis is driven by gender-based violence, often by family/partners. Underreported cases demand urgent action. The US and India lead among the 133 cases found for May.
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Around the World In 5
Around the World In 5 is a recurring weekly series spotlighting news concerning women across five different countries. This week’s edition spans June 17 to June 22.
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Namibian Court Declares Laws Banning Gay Sex Unconstitutional
In a historic decision on Friday, a high court in Namibia declared unconstitutional two colonial-era laws that criminalized same-sex acts between men, marking a significant milestone for the LGBTQ community in the southern African nation.