All posts tagged "Abuse"

  • In Zimbabwe, a women-only gem mine gives abuse survivors new hope

    By Farai Shawn Matiashe | Thomson Reuters Foundation Workers at Africa’s first all-female mine say their jobs have given them a fresh start and financial independence ­ ~ Mine says it is first in Africa with an...

    • Posted April 4, 2022
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  • Auction of Muslim women on Indian app shows tech weaponised for abuse

    By Rina Chandran | @rinachandran | Thomson Reuters Foundation Jan 6 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Six months ago, pilot Hana Khan saw her picture on an app that appeared to be auctioning scores of Muslim women in...

    • Posted January 14, 2022
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    Taliban rule could give free rein for abuse against women, activist warns

    By Annie Banerji | @anniebanerji | Thomson Reuters Foundation Despite major strides in last 20 years, conservative attitudes continue to keep many women out of public life in Afghanistan * ‘Mini’ Taliban oppose women’s rights gains, says...

    • Posted August 30, 2021
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    featured simply woman superstar – Christina Smith

    Our featured Simply Woman Superstar this week is Christina Smith. Christina has worked as a domestic abuse counselor for 30 years, helping countless women leave abusive relationships and create a life free from violence. Apart from being...

    • Posted April 20, 2021
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    featured simply woman superstar – Jessie Chiang

    Our featured Simply Woman Superstar this week is Jessie Chiang. I feel super privileged to introduce you to this interesting and remarkable woman!  Jessie Chiang is a Malaysian woman now living in Orange County, California. She’s a certified...

    • Posted February 16, 2021
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    My Exclusive & Private Club

    By Elizabeth C. I really hope I will never have to welcome you to my exclusive and private club. Do you know how your membership starts?   Your local police force comes to your house and arrests a family...

    • Posted April 6, 2017
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    One million poor women in Britain have suffered violence and abuse

    Women in poverty are much more likely to face almost every kind of abuse and violence compared to other women, say experts By Pietro Lombardi from trust.org (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – One million women living in poverty...

    • Posted October 11, 2016
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