Category: News & Current Affairs
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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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Sudan’s Women Face Unimaginable Horrors Amid Conflict
An estimated 9000 people have been killed, 5.7 million have been displaced and 1.2 million have fled Sudan to neighbouring countries because of the conflict.
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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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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 November 27 to December 3.
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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.