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All posts tagged "world"
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India’s Supreme Court considers call to open mosques to women
Thomson Reuters Foundation Women are not allowed inside most mosques in India although a few have separate entrances for women to go into segregated areas. NEW DELHI, April 16 (Reuters) – India’s Supreme Court agreed on Tuesday...
- Posted April 16, 2019
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Is Brexit good or bad for women? It’s divisive to even ask
By Emma Batha | Thomson Reuters Foundation Despite predictions that women might be more likely to vote Remain than men, only a small majority – 51 percent – did so. LONDON, April 5 – From job losses to...
- Posted April 8, 2019
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Chinese boxer trounces stereotypes, depression to become ‘Queen of the Ring’
By Yue Wu and Brenda Goh | Thomson Reuters Foundation Huang Wensi is one of a small but growing number of women in China to embrace professional boxing. * For the photo essay, click https://reut.rs/2CNzS5D TAIPEI/NINGBO, China,...
- Posted April 2, 2019
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Does #nomakeup trend help women or is it bare-faced cheek?
By Kezia Kho and Lin Taylor | Thomson Reuters Foundation Campaign dates back about three years to when singer Alicia Keys vowed not to wear make-up anymore but it has gained momentum this year with other celebrities...
- Posted March 23, 2019
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Two Belgian women, renouncing Islamic State, fear kids will never go home
By Ellen Francis | Thomson Reuters Foundation European nations are wrestling with how to handle militants and their families seeking to return as Islamic State’s self-declared caliphate crumbles. AIN ISSA, Syria, March 10 (Reuters) – Two Belgian...
- Posted March 12, 2019
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UK launches global fund to help end ‘period poverty’ by 2050
By Lin Taylor | Thomson Reuters Foundation It is estimated that half of all women and girls in poor countries are forced to use rags, cloths, grass and paper during their periods since many can’t afford to...
- Posted March 4, 2019
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Saudi Arabia names princess as first woman ambassador to U.S.
Princess Reema had career in private sector before joining General Sports Authority where she championed women’s participation in sports and focused on increasing women’s empowerment. RIYADH, Feb 23 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia appointed Crown Prince Mohammed bin...
- Posted February 24, 2019
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Google, Apple face calls to pull Saudi app allowing men to monitor wives
By Sonia Elks | Thomson Reuters Foundation The app allows men to update or withdraw permissions for their wives and female relatives to travel internationally and get SMS updates if their passports are used. LONDON, Feb 13...
- Posted February 13, 2019
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THE HURDLES FACED BY FEMINIST ACTIVISTS IN NIGERIA: WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND GENDER EQUALITY
By Mosopefoluwa Fayeun 1.0 INTRODUCTION Assata Shakur once said that part of being revolutionary is creating a vision that is more humane. One of such visions is gender equality and the enforcement of women’s rights. Women rights...
- Posted February 2, 2019
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Barred from bathing and banished from home – period taboos around the world
By Annie Banerji | Thomson Reuters Foundation In many countries women are excluded from religious rituals and banished from their homes while they are on their periods. NEW DELHI, Jan 4 – Violent protests and strikes have...
- Posted January 5, 2019