Tag #Gender Issues

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Katie Piper Compares Aging to Bereavement at Hay Festival

At the Hay Festival, 41-year-old Katie Piper, a model and presenter, compared aging to bereavement, discussing the societal devaluation of women as they age and the loss of value placed on youth and beauty in her new book, "Still Beautiful.

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Gender Equality
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Former Prison Governor Veronica Bird on Transforming Failing Institutions

Veronica Bird, one of the UK's first female men's prison governors, discusses her 35-year career transforming failing prisons like Armley and Brockhill, highlighting issues such as drug smuggling and staff misconduct, and advocating for prison reform.

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Serbia's High Episiotomy Rate: A Critical Examination

In Serbia, the episiotomy rate during vaginal births is alarmingly high, reaching 50% compared to the WHO's recommended 10%, resulting in significant pain and psychological distress for women due to outdated practices, insufficient hospital staff, and a lack of informed consent.

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Thailand's Suchata Wins Controversial Miss World 2025

Thailand's Opol Suchata won the Miss World 2025 competition in Hyderabad, India, on May 31st, after a controversial event marred by accusations of exploitation; Ethiopia and Martinique secured the runner-up positions.

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Gender Equality
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Spain's Fight Against Domestic Violence: Progress and Persistent Challenges

Spain combats domestic violence through public awareness campaigns featuring videos of real cases, stricter laws, and a risk assessment system (VioGen), resulting in a nearly one-third reduction in femicides; however, challenges persist in ensuring victim support and addressing underlying societal f...

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Gender Equality
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Rome Bartender Arrested for Sexual Assault

In Rome, a 28-year-old bartender was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 48-year-old woman in his bar on Thursday, prompting a feminist protest and highlighting concerns about sexual violence.

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Scotland Debates Criminalizing Purchase of Sex: Safety Concerns for Sex Workers

A Scottish bill proposes to criminalize paying for sex, mirroring the "Nordic model," aiming to reduce demand and protect sex workers, although concerns remain about the impact on their safety and ability to screen clients.

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Gender Equality
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Munich Opens First T*IN Violence Shelter Amid Rise in Anti-LGBTQI+ Crimes

Germany opened its first violence shelter for transgender, inter, and non-binary (T*IN) individuals in Munich on Monday, addressing a critical need amid a sharp rise in crimes against LGBTQI+ people, with 1,785 cases reported in 2023 compared to 1,188 in 2022.

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Gender Equality
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Son's Campaign Frees Mother Jailed for Husband's Murder

Sally Challen, after being jailed for life in 2011 for murdering her husband with a hammer, was freed in 2019 due to her son David's campaign highlighting years of coercive control she suffered; her conviction was quashed, and she pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

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Gender Equality
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From Ally to Accomplice: A Call for Accountable Anti-Racism

Seena Hodges's "From Ally to Accomplice" distinguishes performative allyship from active accompliceship in anti-racism, urging readers to move beyond comfort zones towards consistent, courageous action to dismantle systemic racism; the book uses personal experiences and case studies to guide readers...

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Transgender Athlete's Championship Wins Spark Protests, Federal Investigation

A transgender high school junior, A.B. Hernandez, won two gold medals and one silver medal at the California state track and field championships, prompting protests, a new CIF policy allowing more cisgender girls to compete, and a federal investigation into California's law allowing transgender stud...

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Gender Equality
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Germany Expands Maternity Leave for Miscarriages

Germany's Bundestag recently expanded maternity leave to include miscarriages between weeks 13-24, granting women 2-8 weeks of leave, acknowledging the physical and emotional impact of pregnancy loss; however, access to abortion remains restricted.

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