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New abortion law in Poland rejected

Poland's abortion laws are among the strictest in Europe, only allowing women to abort a pregnancy in cases of rape or incest. Many had hoped the new government would liberalize this near-total ban.

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Taxi line challenges gender norms in Bolivia

Bolivian cholitas are steering their way to empowerment with the public transport Lilac Line that helps women challenge gender barriers in the transport sector and creates a safer, more inclusive environment for all passengers.

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Gambia's parliament rejects bill to end FGM ban

A bill that would have made Gambia the first country in the world to reverse a ban on female genital mutilation has been rejected by lawmakers and will not move to a third reading, parliament's speaker said on Monday (July 15).

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Taliban joins first ever UN-led meeting in Doha

The Taliban is joining a United Nations-organised meeting for the first time. The two-day event in Doha, will focus on international engagement, as well as the Afghan economy and women's rights.

Al Jazeera

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U.S. Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho

The US Supreme Court cleared the way for women experiencing medical emergencies to obtain abortions in Idaho, but the ruling's narrow scope meant it was a muted victory for reproductive rights activists. The decision comes two years afte...

France 24

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France's far-right sees surge in support from women ahead of elections

France's far-right National Rally is surging in the polls ahead of national elections as a growing number of French women respond to youthful leader Jordan Bardella and his promises to protect women's rights and curb immigration.

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Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho

The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions for now in a procedural ruling that left key questions unanswered and could mean the issue ends up before the conservative-majority court again soon.

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Abortion rights debate rages in the U.S.

In the United States, the abortion rights debate is raging in the run-up to this year's presidential election. Two years on from an historic Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, laws vary significantly from state to state, w...

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French feminists march against far-right with days before vote

Thousands of people turned out in France for feminist demonstrations against the far-right, which is expected to come out on top in June 30 snap elections, as parties sought to shore up support with days to go. Protesters, many wearing v...

France 24

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Polish hospital fined for denying legal abortion

Polish authorities have imposed a significant fine on a hospital for denying an abortion to a woman whose pregnancy may have endangered her life. The move marks a shift in a country with some of the strictest termination rules in Europe.

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Male musicians still get more radio time than women

Songs performed by women, especially women of colour, have gotten far less air time on Canadian radio stations compared to men, according to new research. Despite the rise of some female powerhouses like Beyonce and Taylor Swift, experts...

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Somaliland’s first all-women basketball team

Somaliland's first all-women basketball team is hoping to put their country on the map with their skills on the court. Heargeisa girls was founded in 2018 but already has a significant online following and their success has led to enough...

France 24

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Why is access to birth control controversial?

The U.S. Senate is expected to take a procedural vote on the Right to Contraception Act, highlighting how much access to birth control divides Democrats and Republicans.

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Mexican election offers choice between two women

Around 100 million Mexicans are eligible to go to the polls on Sunday to elect more than 20,000 federal, state, and local representatives. The two leading candidates for the presidency are, for the first time in history, both women.

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NYC suggestive campaign highlights gender inequality

The tagline 'So many dicks, so few of everyone else' has been splashed throughout New York's financial district in Lower Manhattan. It's calling attention to the under-representation of women and minorities atop U.S. companies.

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India's Cannes Film Festival entry highlights women's rights

Women’s issues in India are being brought to international screens at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in France - the first Indian film to compete in 30 years.

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Mexico: Election campaigns vow to act on gender-based violence

The stage is set for Mexico to possibly elect its first woman president next month. Although the number of women in Mexican politics has steadily risen over the last decade, increased representation has not led to safer conditions for them.

Al Jazeera

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First Iranian woman to medal at Olympics now represents Bulgaria

Kimia Alizadeh made history by becoming the first Iranian woman to win an Olympic medal back in 2016. After defecting, the taekwondo athlete is aiming for gold at this year's Paris Games under Bulgaria's flag.

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Harassment blamed as Japan's military lacks women

As Japan embarks on a major military build-up, it's struggling to fill its ranks with the women that its forces need and its policymakers have pledged to recruit, and some victims say an entrenched culture of harassment is the reason.

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Ex-Kazakh minister gets 24 years in jail for murdering wife

A former economy minister of Kazakhstan has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for murdering his wife following a widely watched trial that some saw as a litmus test of the president's promise to strengthen women's rights.

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Poverty in Mexico: Indigenous women feel forgotten by government

Mexico will elect a new president next month- and for the first time, the two frontrunners are women. It comes at a time many indigenous women feel they have been forgotten by the government - An estimated 70 percent live in poverty.

Al Jazeera

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Is France ready for a #MeToo reckoning?

As French actor Gerard Depardieu awaits trial for sexual assault in October, we take a look at how the #MeToo movement has struggled to make a headway in France compared to the United States.

France 24

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Women fight sexism as well as Russia in Ukraine's army

Out of more than 400.000 soldiers currently serving in the Ukrainian armed forces, about 20% are women. The majority serve in supporting roles. We meet a sniper and an infantry soldier from the Ukrainian army - they're both women and had...

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U.S. Supreme Court considers making homelessness illegal

There have been efforts to criminalise people who live on the streets in the United States. Supreme Court judges are due to rule on whether a law that essentially makes being homeless a crime, is constitutional.

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Thousands crowd makeshift camps in southern Gaza

Israeli bombardment is forcing Palestinians into ever-smaller areas in the south of the Gaza Strip. Close to the Egyptian border, Rafah has become a vast, makeshift camp for the displaced. A lack of basic facilities means that those who ...

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Amid Israel-Hamas war, some Israelis flee to Hungary

Since the Hamas terror attack on Israel, a Jewish refugee center in Hungary has been taking in families from southern Israel. It was initially set up in 2022 to house more than 600 Jews who fled Ukraine after the Russian invasion.

DW News

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Jailed Iranian activist wins Nobel Peace Prize

Narges Mohammadi — currently imprisoned in Iran's notorious Evin Prison — has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 'her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all.'

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Mexico court decriminalises abortion

In Mexico, the Supreme Court has decriminalised abortion, ruling that the current laws 'violate the human rights of women'. The decision will increase abortion access throughout Mexico and marks a major victory for activists in the Roman...

France 24

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FIFA suspends Spanish football chief over kiss

Soccer's ruling world body FIFA said on Saturday it had suspended Spanish federation chief Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities for three months as it investigates an incident in which he kissed player Jenni Hermoso.

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Spanish women's football scandal deepens

Spain's Women's World Cup champion football team say they won't play until the head of the country's football federation steps down after he non-consensually kissed player Jenni Hermoso.

CBC News