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January 23, 2023
Sierra Leone sets an example for gender equality laws
topic: Women’s rights
by: Bob Koigi
A new regulation in Sierra Leone seeks to empower women and protect them from gender discrimination.
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November 21, 2022
"Our life is wasted": On melting glaciers and gender roles
topic: Women’s rights
by: Haziq Qadri, Qadri Inzamam
FairPlanet visited Himalayan villages where women pay the highest price for climate change and water scarcity.
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October 11, 2022
Young girls demand their voice to be heard in politics
topic: Women’s rights
by: Ellen Nemitz
Young women activists are fighting hard to claim their space in political bodies dominated by men.
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October 09, 2022
Japan: why workplace sexism remains endemic
topic: Women’s rights
by: Sasha Kong
The world's third-largest economy is struggling to get past its rigid traditional gender roles.
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September 11, 2022
Labour rights victory for domestic workers in Spain
topic: Economic Fairness
by: Abby Klinkenberg
The Spanish government has passed new regulations to foster equitable treatment and rights for pink-collar workers.
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September 02, 2022
The Taliban commemorates its Victory Day amid mass suffering
topic: Political violence
by: Shadi Khan Saif
One year after the Taliban's rise to power, millions of Afghans suffer from famine and poverty.
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September 01, 2022
On manga, anime and sexism
topic: Women’s rights
by: Sasha Kong
The beloved genres are steeped in sexist ideals that perpetuate misogyny and abuse of women. But could the tide be turning?
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August 21, 2022
Free period products for all in Scotland
topic: Women’s rights
by: Abby Klinkenberg
Scotland becomes the first country to provide free menstruation products to anyone, which other countries will follow?
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August 12, 2022
Towards integration: Zimbabwe’s forgotten indigenous community
topic: Indigenous people
by: Cyril Zenda
The Doma people of Zimbabwe are one of its two indigenous groups that live on the margins of society, forgotten by people and the government.
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August 04, 2022
A mermaid with a message
topic: Conservation
by: Samia Qaiyum
Meet Oman’s first and only female PADI instructor. Her mission extends far beyond teaching Omani women how to dive.
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July 13, 2022
Medals for Mothers
topic: Women’s rights
by: Stella Tsang
In Mongolia, women giving birth to multiple sons are awarded with medals, money and even early retirement. The practice is now coming under scrutiny.
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July 10, 2022
The politics of Women’s EURO 2022
topic: Women’s rights
by: Abby Klinkenberg
While some steps have been made in garnering support for the Women's cup, work is to be done to ensure gender pay equality and diversity within teams.
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March 04, 2022
Will South Africa install its first female Chief Justice?
topic: Discrimination
by: Cyril Zenda
Many South Africans hail the prospect of seeing the first ever female assuming the role of Chief Justice. Others worry her appointment is a political ploy.
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March 01, 2022
Empowering black women for social justice
topic: Women’s rights
by: Ellen Nemitz
Despite the gender and racial violence against them, Black women have committed inspiring contributions to politics and science.
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February 06, 2022
Recognising non-binary genders in Europe
topic: LGBT Rights
by: Abby Klinkenberg
While some countries have moulded their language to include non-binary genders, other European countries continue to resist adaptation and equality.
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October 12, 2021
Period poverty: the ignored social and economic costs of menstruation
topic: Women’s rights
by: Ellen Nemitz
Women in Latin America lacking the means to buy menstrual products fall behind socially and economically; environmentally friendly solutions could help.
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