Norway at top, Yemen at bottom of rankings for women's quality of life
2019-10-23
While life for women has improved in some 60 countries, it has deteriorated in Yemen and other war-torn nations
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Northern Ireland prepares for momentous abortion, same-sex marriage changes
2019-10-22
If a new devolved government is not formed in Northern Ireland by midnight, abortion will be decriminalised
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'Buckle up:' New IMF chief vows 'relentless' focus on gender equality
2019-10-17
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Tuesday vowed to fight for greater gender equality at the global lender and around the world |
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In first, Saudi women to be enlisted in army
2019-10-04
Women in Saudi Arabia will be allowed to join the army as soldiers for the first time in yet another step to empower females in the country |
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Kept awake by worries, Melinda Gates pledges $1 billion to women's rights
2019-10-04
Money will fund partners who pursue innovative approaches to expanding women's power and influence |
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Robert De Niro Accused of Gender Discrimination by Ex-Employee
2019-10-04
Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro has been accused of gender discrimination and fostering an abusive working environment for women in a $12 million lawsuit filed by an ex-employee |
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Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni jailed on abortion charges
2019-10-01
A Moroccan journalist has been sentenced to a year in prison for premarital sex and having an abortion, in a case activists say is part of a crackdown on critical reporters |
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Australia's most populous state revamps law on abortions
2019-09-27
Legislators in Australia's most populous state voted on Thursday to decriminalise abortion after a fractious debate that threatened to divide the conservative government of New South Wales |
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Tens of thousands march for ban on abortions in Slovakia
2019-09-23
In Slovakia, on-demand abortions are legal up until 12 weeks of a pregnancy while abortions for health reasons are allowed until 24 weeks
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