Category: News & Current Affairs
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Louisiana State University Names Aisha Ali-Gombe, Centre Director
Her appointment came after Louisiana State University received a $1.5 million grant from the US National Security Agency.
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Around The World In 5
This ongoing series highlights women’s news and information about foreign policy. This week’s post covers June 12 to June 16.
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ITV and BBC Obtain Rights To Broadcast 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
For the United Kingdom, ITV and BBC will alternately cover all 64 games of the 2023 Women’s World Cup tournament which begins on July 20 in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Barbara Kingsolver Is the Only Woman to Ever Receive the Women’s Prize for Fiction Twice
At the Women’s Prize for Fiction Awards on Wednesday, Kingsolver’s book, Demon Copperhead, was announced as the winner.
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Nahida Khan, Pakistani Female Cricketer Announces Retirement
“As Nahida embarks on the next chapter of her life, the cricket fraternity, fans, and well-wishers extend their warmest wishes.”
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Female Homosexual Offenders In England and Wales Are Now Eligible For Pardon
Pardons for violations of sodomy statutes that date back to the 19th century were previously exclusively available to men.
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Over 25,000 Kidnapped Nigerian Women and Girls Are Stuck In Mali – NAPTIP
Nduka Nwanwenne explained that the victims in this group were drawn to Malian men because of their higher disposable income compared to that of Nigerian guys.
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English, Scottish, and Welsh Cycling Time Trials Restrict Transgender Women from Competing in Female Category
To decide gender eligibility concerns and provide sensitive counsel to persons affected by this policy, the Board of CTT will establish a new body called a Gender Tribunal.
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Around The World in 5: Women This Week
This ongoing series highlights women’s news and information about foreign policy. This week’s post covers June 3 to June 9.
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With Over A Million Tickets Sold, Women’s World Cup 2023 On Track To Break Previous Attendance Records
According to Fifa president Gianni Infantino, 1,032,884 tickets have been sold, surpassing the total sales for France 2019.