Tag #Women's Rights

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Ofcom's Draft Guidelines Aim to Protect Women from Online Hate

Ofcom issued draft guidelines urging tech firms to improve online safety for women and girls by addressing misogyny, pile-ons, and intimate image abuse, threatening to name and shame non-compliant companies; influencers shared experiences of daily online abuse.

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Gender Equality
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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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Gender Equality
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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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Gender Equality
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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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Gender Equality
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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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Good Health and Well-being
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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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Zero Hunger
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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.

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Gender Equality
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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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Zero Hunger
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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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No Poverty
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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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Gender Equality
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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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Gender Equality
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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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Gender Equality

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