Iran's Stricter Hijab Law Faces President's Veto
Iran's parliament passed a stricter hijab law that could bring harsher penalties—including the death penalty—for women violating dress codes; President Pezeshkian opposes it but may be pressured to approve it despite lacking public support.
Iran's Stricter Hijab Law Faces President's Veto
Iran's parliament passed a stricter hijab law that could bring harsher penalties—including the death penalty—for women violating dress codes; President Pezeshkian opposes it but may be pressured to approve it despite lacking public support.
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52% Bias Score
Parliamentary Report Recommends Changes to Superannuation Laws to Protect Domestic Violence Victims
Following the domestic violence-related suicide of Molly Wilkes in July 2022, a parliamentary report recommends amending the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 to prevent abusers from inheriting victims' superannuation; this follows a campaign by Molly's mother.
Parliamentary Report Recommends Changes to Superannuation Laws to Protect Domestic Violence Victims
Following the domestic violence-related suicide of Molly Wilkes in July 2022, a parliamentary report recommends amending the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 to prevent abusers from inheriting victims' superannuation; this follows a campaign by Molly's mother.
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24% Bias Score
"Milei's Year in Office: Economic Gains at the Expense of Women's Rights in Argentina"
"Argentine President Javier Milei's first year in office has seen decreased inflation but also the dismantling of crucial women's rights programs, resulting in increased violence and a chilling effect on activism, despite 47% public approval."
"Milei's Year in Office: Economic Gains at the Expense of Women's Rights in Argentina"
"Argentine President Javier Milei's first year in office has seen decreased inflation but also the dismantling of crucial women's rights programs, resulting in increased violence and a chilling effect on activism, despite 47% public approval."
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72% Bias Score
UK Condemns Taliban Ban on Female Medical Students in Afghanistan
The UK strongly condemned the Taliban's ban on female medical students in Afghanistan, calling it a "gross violation" of human rights and highlighting the negative impact on the country's healthcare system; Norway downgraded diplomatic ties with the Taliban in response.
UK Condemns Taliban Ban on Female Medical Students in Afghanistan
The UK strongly condemned the Taliban's ban on female medical students in Afghanistan, calling it a "gross violation" of human rights and highlighting the negative impact on the country's healthcare system; Norway downgraded diplomatic ties with the Taliban in response.
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56% Bias Score
Germany Debates Decriminalizing Early-Term Abortions
German lawmakers are pushing to decriminalize early-term abortions by repealing Article 218 of the Criminal Code, a move supported by 74% of the public and over 300 deputies, despite opposition from conservatives, who see it as disrespectful and potentially socially divisive.
Germany Debates Decriminalizing Early-Term Abortions
German lawmakers are pushing to decriminalize early-term abortions by repealing Article 218 of the Criminal Code, a move supported by 74% of the public and over 300 deputies, despite opposition from conservatives, who see it as disrespectful and potentially socially divisive.
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44% Bias Score
German Parliament Debates Abortion Law Reform
The German Bundestag debated a bill to decriminalize abortion up to 12 weeks, spurred by concerns over access and stigma, facing opposition from the Union and AfD parties, with the bill's future uncertain due to the upcoming election.
German Parliament Debates Abortion Law Reform
The German Bundestag debated a bill to decriminalize abortion up to 12 weeks, spurred by concerns over access and stigma, facing opposition from the Union and AfD parties, with the bill's future uncertain due to the upcoming election.
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48% Bias Score
"Imprisoned Nobel Laureate Defies Iran's Silencing of Dissent"
"Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, imprisoned for her activism, defiantly continues her work for women's rights and human rights from a temporary release, denouncing the Iranian government's silencing of opposition and extrajudicial killings."
"Imprisoned Nobel Laureate Defies Iran's Silencing of Dissent"
"Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, imprisoned for her activism, defiantly continues her work for women's rights and human rights from a temporary release, denouncing the Iranian government's silencing of opposition and extrajudicial killings."
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8% Bias Score
Small Chechen Women's Protest in Belgium Highlights Kadyrov's Oppression
Ten exiled Chechen women protested near the Russian embassy in Belgium on Saturday to denounce the imprisonment of Zarema Musaeva and the broader oppression of women in Chechnya under Ramzan Kadyrov, despite widespread fear among the diaspora.
Small Chechen Women's Protest in Belgium Highlights Kadyrov's Oppression
Ten exiled Chechen women protested near the Russian embassy in Belgium on Saturday to denounce the imprisonment of Zarema Musaeva and the broader oppression of women in Chechnya under Ramzan Kadyrov, despite widespread fear among the diaspora.
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36% Bias Score
Union Demands Stronger Domestic Violence Law
Germany's Union faction proposed amendments to the government's domestic violence bill, advocating for increased women's shelter funding, electronic monitoring of perpetrators, and stricter penalties, citing a 5.6% increase in reported female victims of domestic violence in 2023 compared to 2022.
Union Demands Stronger Domestic Violence Law
Germany's Union faction proposed amendments to the government's domestic violence bill, advocating for increased women's shelter funding, electronic monitoring of perpetrators, and stricter penalties, citing a 5.6% increase in reported female victims of domestic violence in 2023 compared to 2022.
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68% Bias Score
"German Parliament Debates Abortion Decriminalization"
"Germany's parliament debated a bill to decriminalize abortion up to 12 weeks, sparking intense debate between those prioritizing women's reproductive rights and those emphasizing the unborn child's life, with the bill's fate uncertain due to the upcoming election."
"German Parliament Debates Abortion Decriminalization"
"Germany's parliament debated a bill to decriminalize abortion up to 12 weeks, sparking intense debate between those prioritizing women's reproductive rights and those emphasizing the unborn child's life, with the bill's fate uncertain due to the upcoming election."
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56% Bias Score
1934: Women Gain Suffrage, Highlighting Centuries of Exclusion
Women in France, Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Belgium, Switzerland, and Saudi Arabia were granted the right to vote in 1934 by men, highlighting a historical power imbalance where women were excluded from political participation for 25 centuries.
1934: Women Gain Suffrage, Highlighting Centuries of Exclusion
Women in France, Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Belgium, Switzerland, and Saudi Arabia were granted the right to vote in 1934 by men, highlighting a historical power imbalance where women were excluded from political participation for 25 centuries.
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80% Bias Score
Afghanistan Economy Shows Modest Growth Amidst Trade Deficit and Potential Women's Education Ban
Afghanistan's economy shows modest 2.7% growth in 2023-24, driven by private consumption and falling food prices, but a widening trade deficit and a potential ban on medical training for women threaten long-term stability and development.
Afghanistan Economy Shows Modest Growth Amidst Trade Deficit and Potential Women's Education Ban
Afghanistan's economy shows modest 2.7% growth in 2023-24, driven by private consumption and falling food prices, but a widening trade deficit and a potential ban on medical training for women threaten long-term stability and development.
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40% Bias Score