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Islamist Protests Cancel Bangladesh Women's Football Matches
Islamist protests in northern Bangladesh forced the cancellation of three women's football matches in less than two weeks, raising concerns about the growing influence of religious extremism and its impact on women's rights amid a political transition.
Islamist Protests Cancel Bangladesh Women's Football Matches
Islamist protests in northern Bangladesh forced the cancellation of three women's football matches in less than two weeks, raising concerns about the growing influence of religious extremism and its impact on women's rights amid a political transition.
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44% Bias Score
USAID Funding Freeze: Immediate and Long-Term Impacts on Global Development
The US government's freeze on $43 billion in USAID funding, nearly 40% of global humanitarian aid, has immediately affected 100,000 people in 14 countries and is projected to cause 4 million unwanted pregnancies and 8,000 maternal deaths if the freeze lasts 90 days. The move is part of a broader pla...
USAID Funding Freeze: Immediate and Long-Term Impacts on Global Development
The US government's freeze on $43 billion in USAID funding, nearly 40% of global humanitarian aid, has immediately affected 100,000 people in 14 countries and is projected to cause 4 million unwanted pregnancies and 8,000 maternal deaths if the freeze lasts 90 days. The move is part of a broader pla...
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68% Bias Score
Bread and Roses Strike: A Century of Labor Solidarity
In January 1912, the Bread and Roses strike in Lawrence, Massachusetts, saw textile workers, mostly women and children, fight for better wages and shorter hours, showcasing community solidarity and influencing future labor movements.
Bread and Roses Strike: A Century of Labor Solidarity
In January 1912, the Bread and Roses strike in Lawrence, Massachusetts, saw textile workers, mostly women and children, fight for better wages and shorter hours, showcasing community solidarity and influencing future labor movements.
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36% Bias Score
Jakarta Restricts Polygamy for Civil Servants
Jakarta Governor Teguh Setyabudi issued a decree requiring strict conditions for civil servants seeking polygamy, including medical proof of the first wife's infertility, her consent, and proof of financial support, sparking criticism for its patriarchal nature and potential for discrimination.
Jakarta Restricts Polygamy for Civil Servants
Jakarta Governor Teguh Setyabudi issued a decree requiring strict conditions for civil servants seeking polygamy, including medical proof of the first wife's infertility, her consent, and proof of financial support, sparking criticism for its patriarchal nature and potential for discrimination.
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60% Bias Score
Five Femicides in Portugal Since January 2024
At least five women have been murdered by men in Portugal since the beginning of 2024; victims ranged from 17 to 72 years old, with several cases involving domestic violence; incidents occurred in Lisbon, Barreiro, Sesimbra, Braga, and Porto.
Five Femicides in Portugal Since January 2024
At least five women have been murdered by men in Portugal since the beginning of 2024; victims ranged from 17 to 72 years old, with several cases involving domestic violence; incidents occurred in Lisbon, Barreiro, Sesimbra, Braga, and Porto.
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36% Bias Score
Mexico City Prosecutor Dismissed Amidst Outrage Over Woman's Arrest After Reporting Abuse
Mexican authorities arrested María Fernanda Turrent on January 22, 2024, for charges filed by her ex-partner after she reported him for gender-based violence; the subsequent public outcry led to the dismissal of a prosecutor and a review of procedures.
Mexico City Prosecutor Dismissed Amidst Outrage Over Woman's Arrest After Reporting Abuse
Mexican authorities arrested María Fernanda Turrent on January 22, 2024, for charges filed by her ex-partner after she reported him for gender-based violence; the subsequent public outcry led to the dismissal of a prosecutor and a review of procedures.
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60% Bias Score
Madrid Opens 24-Hour Crisis Center for Sexual Assault Survivors
Madrid's new 24-hour crisis center for sexual assault survivors, opened in November 2023, provides residential care and comprehensive support services, already assisting 50 women and 4 children since its launch, addressing a critical need for safe housing and recovery.
Madrid Opens 24-Hour Crisis Center for Sexual Assault Survivors
Madrid's new 24-hour crisis center for sexual assault survivors, opened in November 2023, provides residential care and comprehensive support services, already assisting 50 women and 4 children since its launch, addressing a critical need for safe housing and recovery.
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28% Bias Score
Turkish Opposition Protests TV Host's Appearance at Women's Rights Committee
Turkish opposition parties protested the invitation of television host Zahide Yetiş to a parliamentary committee investigating violence against women, with some MPs boycotting the session or leaving after Yetiş's presentation, due to her past controversial statements.
Turkish Opposition Protests TV Host's Appearance at Women's Rights Committee
Turkish opposition parties protested the invitation of television host Zahide Yetiş to a parliamentary committee investigating violence against women, with some MPs boycotting the session or leaving after Yetiş's presentation, due to her past controversial statements.
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52% Bias Score
Kazakhstan strengthens laws against bride kidnapping
Kazakhstan's parliament is amending laws to criminalize bride kidnapping, with penalties up to 10 years imprisonment depending on the severity and victim's age; this follows decades of activism and a presidential intervention to address the widespread practice.
Kazakhstan strengthens laws against bride kidnapping
Kazakhstan's parliament is amending laws to criminalize bride kidnapping, with penalties up to 10 years imprisonment depending on the severity and victim's age; this follows decades of activism and a presidential intervention to address the widespread practice.
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40% Bias Score
Self-Harm Rates in Women's Prisons 8.5 Times Higher Than Men's
A report reveals that self-harm rates in women's prisons are 8.5 times higher than in men's prisons due to inadequate basic care, including rules prohibiting machine washing of underwear and insufficient provision of essential items. This led to a rise in self-harm from 1,545 to 5,624 per 1,000 pris...
Self-Harm Rates in Women's Prisons 8.5 Times Higher Than Men's
A report reveals that self-harm rates in women's prisons are 8.5 times higher than in men's prisons due to inadequate basic care, including rules prohibiting machine washing of underwear and insufficient provision of essential items. This led to a rise in self-harm from 1,545 to 5,624 per 1,000 pris...
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32% Bias Score
Afghanistan's Food Crisis Worsens Amidst Funding Cuts and US Aid Freeze
The World Food Programme in Afghanistan can only feed half of the 15 million Afghans in acute need due to funding cuts and a potential US aid freeze, leaving over 6 million people with limited food access, worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis fueled by Taliban restrictions and global emerge...
Afghanistan's Food Crisis Worsens Amidst Funding Cuts and US Aid Freeze
The World Food Programme in Afghanistan can only feed half of the 15 million Afghans in acute need due to funding cuts and a potential US aid freeze, leaving over 6 million people with limited food access, worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis fueled by Taliban restrictions and global emerge...
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44% Bias Score
Digital Stalking in Germany: Underfunded Shelters Fail Victims
Lara Winters, a victim of digital stalking in Germany, discovered hidden cameras and phone tracking by her ex-partner; the Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) reports a doubling of internet stalking cases in domestic violence situations between 2019 and 2023, rising from approximately 7,500 to 17,000 affected w...
Digital Stalking in Germany: Underfunded Shelters Fail Victims
Lara Winters, a victim of digital stalking in Germany, discovered hidden cameras and phone tracking by her ex-partner; the Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) reports a doubling of internet stalking cases in domestic violence situations between 2019 and 2023, rising from approximately 7,500 to 17,000 affected w...
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48% Bias Score
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