A significant vote is happening in the EU Parliament. It's about a plan called "My Voice, My Choice. " This plan aims to help women from countries with strict abortion laws. These countries include Malta, Poland, Italy, and Croatia. The plan would use EU funds to pay for abortion procedures in other
Narges Mohammadi, a well-known human rights defender, was taken to the hospital not once, but twice, after a rough arrest. Her family shared this news, saying she was hurt badly by security forces. This happened on December 12, just days after she spoke out against the unclear death of a lawyer name
Spain's Socialist Party, PSOE, is in hot water. They said sorry for not handling sexual harassment complaints well. This is a big deal because they've always been big on women's rights. But now, people are saying they set up a way for women to report harassment, but then didn't do anything about it.
Australia has taken a firm stance against the Taliban's actions in Afghanistan. They've put sanctions and travel bans on four Taliban officials. These officials are accused of harming women's and girls' rights. This includes limiting their education, jobs, and freedom. Australia's Foreign Minister,
In a bold move, Sumeyye Akyol, a rising artist from Turkey, showcased her powerful piece, "Domination, " at the BASE 2025 event. This artwork uses hair to symbolize women's resistance and freedom of choice. Akyol, who grew up in the conservative town of Batman, knows firsthand the pressures women fa
President Trump's recent outburst towards a female journalist has sparked a heated debate. He called her "piggy" while she was asking about the Epstein case. This incident happened while the nation was focused on the abuse of girls by Epstein and his powerful friends. Joyce Vance, a former federal
Afghanistan's women are facing tough times. Since the Taliban took over in 2021, they've been banned from many jobs and schools. This isn't just a local issue. It affects everyone, everywhere. Afghan women are strong. They've been through a lot, but they keep going. Many used to be doctors, lawyers
Sudan's ongoing conflict has left women in Darfur facing unimaginable horrors. The U. N. has shared reports of systematic rape, killings, and children going missing as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of al-Fashir city. This city's fall has given the RSF a strong hold on the
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female president, found herself in the middle of a heated debate about sexual harassment after a man groped her on the streets of Mexico City. The incident, caught on video, showed the president being touched inappropriately by a drunk man before her aides intervene
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 s
