Malala returns to Pakistan 6 years after being brutally attacked and nearly killed by the Taliban
Category: Gender in the world
2018-03-29
Malala Yousafzai made a triumphant return to her home country, arriving at Benazir Bhutto International airport in Islamabad, Pakistan |
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Ireland sets abortion referendum date for May 25
Category: Gender in the world
2018-03-29
Ireland will hold a referendum on May 25 on whether or not to liberalise its abortion law, the first opportunity in 35 years |
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Academy President John Bailey Will Continue to Serve After Board of Governors Decline to Pursue Harassment Claim
Category: Gender based violence
2018-03-28
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Board of Governors met to hear findings of a review into a single sexual harassment allegation made against Academy president John Bailey |
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Thousands join "Black Friday" marches against Polish abortion restrictions
Category: Gender in the world
2018-03-26
Tens of thousands of Poles dressed in black protested across the country against an attempt by the ruling conservatives and the powerful Catholic Church to ban most abortions |
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British woman breaks Atlantic rowing record months after brain surgery
Category: Sport
2018-03-26
A former teacher who survived two tumours and a life-threatening illness has become the fastest woman to row solo across the Atlantic |
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Nearly half of abortions worldwide are unsafe, putting thousands at risk - study
Category: Gender in the world
2018-03-22
Abortion bans do not stop women having terminations, but increase the risk of resorting to dangerous measures to end unwanted pregnancies, the Guttmacher Institute said |
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Croatia pushes treaty on violence against women despite protests
Category: Gender based violence
2018-03-22
The Croatian government urged parliament to ratify a European treaty designed to combat violence against women despite opposition within the ruling party |
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Pope Francis asks forgiveness for all Christians who buy sex from women
Category: Trafficking
2018-03-20
The 81-year-old pontiff described men who frequent prostitutes as criminals with a “sick mentality” who think women exist to be exploited |
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Mums and youngsters do ‘carpool karaoke’ to mark World Down Syndrome Day
Category: It`s interesting to know
2018-03-19
They are a group of 50 mums who all share an often challenging, but always rewarding aspect of their lives - they all have a child with Down syndrome |
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