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Fertility-Sparing Treatments Offer Hope for Young Women with Breast Cancer

Improved breast cancer treatments are enabling young women to balance cancer treatment with fertility preservation, though challenges remain, as illustrated by Maggie Loucks' journey.

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Female Genital Mutilation in Europe: 600,000 Victims, Urgent Action Needed

An estimated 600,000 girls and women in Europe have experienced female genital mutilation (FGM), prompting a European Parliament conference to address this form of gender-based violence. The EU's 2023 directive criminalizing FGM marks a significant step toward eradication, but ingrained cultural nor...

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Prima Facie": Legal System's Failure to Protect Sexual Assault Victims

Prima Facie" follows Tessa, a lawyer known for her ability to discredit sexual assault victims in court, who becomes a victim herself, highlighting the challenges in proving sexual assault and the systemic biases within the legal system.

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Peru's Forced Sterilizations: 300,000 Victims, Slow Justice"

During Peru's 1990s internal conflict, an estimated 300,000 impoverished Quechua women were forcibly sterilized under Alberto Fujimori's regime; the UN's CEDAW committee has denounced this as a potential crime against humanity, urging Peru to provide reparations and psychological support to victims,...

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Gender Inequality in Chilean STEM: A Call for Systemic Change

In Chile, women are significantly underrepresented in STEM leadership, with only 28% of InnovaChile projects (2011-2021) led by women and 11% of science-based technology companies having female CEOs, reflecting global inequities and highlighting the need for policy changes to foster inclusivity and ...

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Cancer Treatment Advancements Allow Fertility Preservation, But Raise New Challenges

Maggie Loucks, diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer at 28, chose a less aggressive chemotherapy regimen to preserve fertility, highlighting advancements in cancer treatment that prioritize quality of life alongside cancer survival, but also facing subsequent fertility challenges.

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Transgender Doctor Accused of Fabricating Incident in Workplace Dispute

A transgender doctor in Fife, Dr. Beth Upton, is accused by Nurse Sandie Peggie of fabricating a patient safety incident to retaliate for a conflict over shared changing facilities, leading to an employment tribunal where Dr. Upton denies the accusations and states she is seeking justice.

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Education Department Urges Revoking Awards from Transgender Women Athletes

The Department of Education urged the NCAA and NFHS to rescind awards won by transgender women in women's sports, citing concerns about fairness and following President Trump's executive order threatening to revoke federal funding from non-compliant schools.

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NYC Doctor Defies Trump's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

President Trump's executive order banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors under 19 has sparked defiance from a New York City doctor and legal challenges, causing fear among his patients and highlighting a conflict between medical consensus and political ideology.

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Hollywood Reaches Gender Parity in Top-Grossing Films, but Racial Inclusion Lags

A report reveals that in 2024, 54% of the top 100 highest-grossing films featured female leads, a significant increase from previous years, though racial representation remains inadequate.

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FGM in Europe: 600,000 Women Affected

An estimated 600,000 women and girls in Europe have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM), a practice continuing despite legal prohibitions and efforts to combat it; the issue requires addressing deeply rooted cultural beliefs and providing support for survivors.

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German Study Shows Widespread Income Insecurity Among Working Women

A DGB study reveals that 53 percent of working women in Germany lack long-term financial security due to lower wages, part-time employment, and career interruptions, while 70 percent cannot support themselves and a child; the study highlights the need for increased childcare investment and greater p...

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