Category: News & Current Affairs
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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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Around The World In 5
Around the World in 5 is an ongoing series that highlights news related to women in five countries, updated every week. This week’s post covers December 11 to December 17.
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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.
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Sister of Epsom College Head, Shot Dead by Husband, Reveals She Planned to Leave Him
Following the February murders of her sister and niece, Deborah Kirk wrote that she had felt Emma had been a victim of coercive control.
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Mary Earps Shortlisted for 2023 Best FIFA Keeper Award
Manchester United’s Earps, 30, won the Golden Glove award for best goalkeeper as England reached the final in August.
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9,000 Women Sue Disney Over Gender Pay Gap
A certified class action lawsuit that claims and alleges that the Walt Disney Company underpaid 9,000 women in comparison to their male counterparts is officially in effect, detailing the illegal gender pay gap.
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Afghan Women’s Shelter Receives International Equality Prize from Finland
The ‘Afghan Women Skills Development Centre’ (AWSDC) in Kabul will receive 300,000 euros in support from the Finnish government as a result of the winning bid.