Tish Hyman, a well-known singer, has recently taken a strong stance on a controversial issue. She is calling for laws that protect spaces meant only for women. This includes public restrooms and other areas where women might feel vulnerable. Hyman believes that clear rules are needed to keep these spaces safe and private. In a video shared online, Hyman made it clea...
Mexico made big moves to protect women. They introduced laws against femicide, changed divorce rules, and made abortion safer. But did these changes make a difference? Not really. Despite all these efforts, women in Mexico are still being killed at alarming rates. The idea was simple. Make femicide a serious crime. Punish it heavily. But when researchers looked at t...
In Brazil, domestic violence against women is a big problem. From 2015 to 2020, many cases were reported. This violence is not spread out evenly. Some places have more cases than others. The risk of facing domestic violence is higher in certain areas. This is not just about where people live. It is also about the support they have. Women in some regions may not have...
Afghanistan's female athletes are facing tough times. The Taliban's strict rules have made it almost impossible for them to play sports in their own country. Many have had to leave Afghanistan to keep playing. This is a big deal because sports can be a way to stand up against unfair rules. One person who understands this well is Malala Yousafzai. She has been a stro...
The summer of 2020 was a turning point. A woman watched from her parents' home as the U. S. was divided. Half the nation protested the murder of George Floyd, while the other half seemed to support it. Donald Trump was running for re-election, despite being impeached. COVID-19 was raging, with over half a million deaths globally. The woman felt a deep sense of horror...
Northern Ireland stands as a unique example of a region grappling with the aftermath of conflict and the consequences of Brexit. The focus here is on how Brexit has affected women in Northern Ireland, highlighting the broader issues of social justice and gender equality. Brexit has brought about significant changes, but its effects on women in Northern Ireland are o...
Forget the buzz around the South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace's announcement. It could have been just another day in the House. Everyone was listening as she accused her past partner and three of his friends as the perpetrators of some very serious crimes. The crimes included Rape, Voyeurism, and other nasty sexual violations inflicted on women. In the c...
In the middle of the night, President Donald Trump made a dramatic move. He dismantled the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC. This commission has been a quiet key player in deciding pregnancy accommodations, anti-discrimination laws, and a bunch of other federal rights. This might not seem like a big deal, but it is. The EEOC was in charge of the ...
Marriage is a big deal in society. It should be a happy event, but for many women in India, it brings trouble. The dowry system, where the bride's family gives money or gifts to the groom's family, is still common. Some people think it's okay, even if it causes harm. This study looked at women who died because of dowry demands. The study happened in Ranchi, Jharkhan...
Just days before Donald Trump was set to take office again, thousands of people from across the U. S. gathered in Washington, D. C. to march for women's reproductive rights and other causes they feel are threatened by the incoming administration. This wasn't the first time such a march had happened; eight years ago, a similar event took place when Trump first took of...