Tag #Women

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Liberian Kush Crisis Pushes Women into Drug Trafficking

In Liberia, Evelyn, a 42-year-old mother of four, sells kush to survive due to poverty and lack of opportunities, highlighting the systemic issues driving women into drug trafficking amid a declared health emergency.

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No Poverty
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Challenging Chivalry: Women, Children, and the Realities of Crisis

The essay contrasts the romanticized 'women and children first' ideal with the realities of the Titanic sinking and modern warfare, arguing that women's resilience in crisis should shape global decisions, not just their rescue.

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48% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Denmark Expands Military Draft to Include Women, Extends Service Amidst Russia Threat

Denmark is expanding its military draft to include women aged 18, accelerating the timeline from 2027 due to the current security situation and extending service from four to eleven months, primarily to increase military capacity in response to the threat posed by Russia.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Coffee Consumption Linked to Healthier Aging in Middle-Aged Women

A new study finds middle-aged women who drink about three small cups of caffeinated coffee daily are more physically active and have fewer chronic health or cognitive issues in later life; this aligns with previous research showing various coffee benefits, although more research is needed to determi...

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Good Health and Well-being
lemonde.fr
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Karate Class Aids Healing for Violence Survivors in France

A new karate class for women survivors of violence has opened at Maison Calypso in Plaisir, France, as part of a broader care plan; it uses adapted techniques and mindful language to foster healing and empowerment.

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20% Bias Score

Gender Equality
dw.com
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Kosovo Forum Emphasizes Women's Role in Peacebuilding

The third International Forum for Women, Peace, and Security, held in Kosovo with 45 delegates, aims to strengthen women's roles in decision-making, focusing on their contributions to peacebuilding and promoting the Women, Peace, and Security agenda.

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Gender Equality
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UN Condemns Taliban's Oppression of Afghan Women, Despite US Opposition

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution condemning the Taliban's oppression of women and girls in Afghanistan, with 116 nations in favor and the US and Israel opposed, urging international aid while expressing concern about its effectiveness.

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52% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Caregiving Burden: Women Face Significant Career Setbacks

A new study reveals that women caregivers face significant career setbacks, with 33% reducing work hours, 29% forgoing promotions, and 16% quitting their jobs, highlighting the urgent need for workplace support and systemic change.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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UK U-Turn Grants Asylum to Afghan Human Rights Defender Amidst Plummeting Approval Rates

An Afghan human rights defender, Mina*, had her UK asylum claim initially rejected but later approved after a Home Office U-turn, highlighting inconsistencies in asylum policies amid a dramatic drop in approval rates from 98.5% in late 2023 to 36% in late 2024, leading to a surge in appeals.

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Gender Equality
lemonde.fr
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Combating Gender Inequality: The Role of Individual Consumer Choices

Gender inequality persists despite laws promoting equality; quotas and DEI initiatives offer further solutions, but individual consumer choices, including 'pink finance', represent a powerful yet underutilized approach.

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56% Bias Score

Gender Equality
dw.com
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Emei Kung Fu Girls Revitalize Ancient Martial Art

In China's Sichuan province, an all-female kung fu group, the Emei Kung Fu Girls, uses social media to revive interest in the ancient martial art of Emei Kung Fu, attracting more women and girls to the field and countering declining enrollment in Emei academies.

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32% Bias Score

Gender Equality
elmundo.es
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Spanish Sisters Jailed for Running Jihadist Indoctrination Network

Two Spanish sisters, aged 19 and 21, were arrested in Alcorcón for creating a multi-level jihadist indoctrination network, using social media and in-person events to spread extremist views; the older sister was jailed, while the younger was released.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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