Tag #Gender Issues

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Medicare Funding for Gender-Affirming Surgeries Delayed Pending Further Research

Australia's Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) delayed a Medicare funding application for 30 gender-affirming surgeries due to insufficient long-term outcome data, despite acknowledging unmet clinical needs and receiving over 2700 mostly supportive submissions; the committee requested furthe...

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Greene's Unexpected Assault on the Republican Party

Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is openly criticizing her own party, expressing concerns about the treatment of women and calling for the release of the Epstein files, causing internal discord within the Republican party.

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Record High of Femicides in June 2025 Sparks National Alert in Spain

In June 2025, Spain saw a record high of eight women murdered by intimate partners, prompting a national alert as the 016 helpline experienced a 20.7% increase in calls compared to June 2024, totaling 11,358, with 85% related to gender-based violence; although the total number of femicides in 2025, ...

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Third Femicide in Senegal Highlights Need for Legal Reform

A man killed his wife with an axe in Sinthiou Boy, Senegal on August 4th, 2025, marking the third femicide in the country within one month, prompting calls for legal reforms to address the systemic issue of violence against women.

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French Bestsellers: Million-Copy Success and Societal Trends

Three French novels, "All the Blue of the Sky," "Fresh Water for Flowers," and a title by Michel Bussi, each sold over one million copies, showcasing strong female leads in idyllic settings, focusing on disappearances and emotional journeys.

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Subtle Racism in Italy: A Sri Lankan Woman's Perspective

Nadeesha Uyangoda's essay, "The Only Black Person in the Room," published in Spanish, details her experiences as a Sri Lankan woman growing up in Italy, exposing subtle racism within seemingly neutral societal systems and advocating for full citizenship rights for racialized minorities.

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Likeability Work Hinders Women's Career Advancement in Kenya

In Kenya, a 24-year-old woman named Faith experienced pressure to conform during a workplace meeting, highlighting the global issue of 'likeability work' where women feel compelled to adjust their behavior to be liked, hindering their career advancement as seen in a significant gender disparity in l...

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NYC Opens First City-Funded Shelter for Transgender Homeless Individuals

New York City opened Ace's Place, a 150-bed shelter in Queens for transgender and gender-nonconforming homeless people, a collaboration between the NYC Department of Social Services and Destination Tomorrow offering transitional housing and support services to address the disproportionate homelessne...

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Brooklyn's CWHA combats high Black maternal mortality with free doula services

In Brooklyn, where Black women face a disproportionately high maternal mortality rate—3.5 times that of white women—the Caribbean Women's Health Association (CWHA) provides free doula services, addressing systemic healthcare disparities and improving outcomes by offering comprehensive support before...

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Secret Voices: A Year of Women's Diaries

Sarah Gristwood's "Secret Voices: A Year of Women's Diaries" compiles over 1200 diary entries from more than 100 women across 20 countries (1599-2001), offering a unique chronological perspective on women's lives across four centuries, highlighting their joys, sorrows, and struggles.

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Wervel": A Japanese Novel Challenging Disability and Sexuality

Saou Ichikawa's "Wervel" follows Shaka, a wheelchair-bound woman with myotubular myopathy, who challenges societal perceptions of disability and sexuality in Japan through her online activities and desire for pregnancy and abortion, winning the Akutagawa Prize in the process.

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NYC Opens First Transgender Homeless Shelter, Sparking Debate

New York City opened Ace's Place, a $63 million, 150-bed homeless shelter exclusively for transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, funded through 2030, sparking debate over resource allocation and the efficacy of identity-specific programs.

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