Category: News & Current Affairs
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Kerala Minister R. Bindu, Author Mridula Ramesh and Dr Methil Devika Speak On ‘Gender Bias’
Dr Methil Devika, addressing the issue of violence against women, stated, “A study suggests that domestic violence against Indian women has only increased.”
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Menstrual Leave For Women Is Officially Legal In Spain
In theory, the period of time off is not limited in any way. The severity and duration of menstruation discomfort are considered while determining the length of leave allowed by law.
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Rihanna and Taylor Swift Both Make Forbes’ List of America’s Wealthiest Self-made Women.
This year, Forbes compiled a list of the 100 Richest Self-Made Women in America, which included such famous names as Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Kim Kardashian.
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Ama Ata Aidoo: Ghana’s Legendary Feminist and Author Dies At 81
Her plays, such as Anowa, have been required reading in classrooms across West Africa.
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Pakistani Surgeon Gives Hope To Millions of Women As He Sets New World Record for Robotic Surgery
In the areas of endometriosis and other forms of severe pelvic disease, he is now considered a top surgeon worldwide.
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MTN To Give Women 70% of Promotional and Recruitment Opportunities
MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola has committed to promoting and hiring 70% more women by the year 2030.
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North Korea Protests Dutch Visa Denial for Women’s Soccer Tournament
The Director of Liberty in North Korea, Sokeel Park, echoed the call for countries to promote DPRK participation in sporting events.
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Iran: Mahsa Amini’s Grave Vandalized Once Again
According to an Instagram post made by her brother, this is the second such incident in the past several months.
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Stanbic IBTC Reiterates Dedication to Advancing the Status of Women in Technology
Stanbic IBTC has reaffirmed its dedication to pursuing additional developmental activities that will help Nigerian women break down barriers and succeed in the technical sphere.
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Man Who Held Two Women Captive At His House And Tortures Them Gets Arrested
The Sheriff’s Office noted that the inquiry established the two ladies were not burglars but were held captive at Puga’s house against their will and tortured.