UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls denied access to further education
UNESCO says the figure could reach four million by 2030 unless Taliban reverses policy.
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The late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s legacy on women’s reform
Qatar’s late Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s 18-year rule brought pivotal changes towards women empowerment.
Published On 13 Jul 2026
Fall in funding cuts aid to 1 million women: UN
The US was the first to slash billions in foreign assistance in 2025, but other major donors have followed suit.
US Senate nominee Platner halts campaign after assault allegations
A string of high-profile Democrats have withdrawn support for Platner following sexual assault allegation.
Sudan’s maternity wards reopen, bringing hope amid war struggles
Sudan’s maternity wards reopen, bringing hope and safe deliveries to mothers navigating post-war economic hardships.
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Why is England mired in a maternity and neonatal deaths scandal?
Substandard care in at least two hospital trusts contributed to a rise in maternal and neonatal deaths in England.
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Backlash for UK MP who linked England World Cup result to women’s safety
Backlash for UK MP who linked England World Cup result to women’s safety.
Published On 19 Jun 2026
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Gilgo Beach killer sentenced to life without parole
New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life without parole for the murders of eight women.
Published On 17 Jun 2026
‘Looked so real’: How AI is being weaponised against India’s Muslim women
Experts say a trend is reshaping online harassment: the use of AI to generate sexualised imagery of Muslim women.
‘Making history’: The fight to end female genital mutilation in Colombia
Colombia has passed the first legislation in Latin America to outlaw female genital mutilation. But barriers remain.
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Marjane Satrapi, the author of ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56
Known for her graphic novel ‘Persepolis,’ Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56.
Published On 4 Jun 2026
