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Afghan Women Use Online Education to Circumvent Taliban Restrictions

In Afghanistan, the Taliban's 2021 ban on female education beyond primary school has been countered by two online initiatives: Afghan Geeks, offering computer coding courses, and Vision Online University, providing a range of subjects; both initiatives serve thousands of students, demonstrating resi...

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Afghan Women Lead Tours, Challenging Taliban Restrictions

In Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, female tour guides are leading women-only tours, challenging negative perceptions and providing economic opportunities for women while showcasing the country's culture and history to international visitors.

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Gender Equality
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UK Study Reveals Widespread Economic Abuse Against Women

A study reveals over four million UK women experienced economic abuse in the past year, with disproportionate impact on minority women in London, highlighting the need for a multi-sectoral approach to address this "national emergency".

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Gender Equality
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ADHD Medication Use Quadruples in Netherlands

The number of people using ADHD medication in the Netherlands quadrupled between 2006 and 2023, reaching almost 300,000, driven by increased diagnoses, particularly among women, while concerns remain about off-label use among students.

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Good Health and Well-being
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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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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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Reduced Inequality
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Science Confirms Women's Superior Sensory Abilities

Research reveals women possess superior sensory capabilities in touch, smell, taste, and hearing, challenging traditional gender stereotypes and highlighting neurobiological differences that offer real-world advantages.

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Gender Equality
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Afghan Women Lead Tourism Initiatives, Challenging Taliban Restrictions

In Afghanistan, women are leading unique, women-only tourism initiatives, offering a counter-narrative to negative media portrayals and showcasing Afghan culture while empowering women economically despite Taliban restrictions.

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Gender Equality
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East-West German Pension Gap: Women in the West Receive Significantly Less

A new study reveals a stark difference in average monthly pensions between West and East German women: women in the West receive an average of "861 euros, compared to "1,218 euros in the East, a difference of "357 euros due to career interruptions and lower lifetime earnings for women in the West.

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Gender Equality
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Saudi Women's Workforce Participation Soars Under Vision 2030, Yet Structural Challenges Remain

Driven by Vision 2030 reforms, Saudi Arabia's female workforce participation has increased from 17 percent in 2017 to 35 percent in 2022, with women exceeding men in STEM graduation rates; however, challenges to structural inclusivity and emancipation persist.

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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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Gender Equality
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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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Gender Equality

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