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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free course trains women in vulnerable situations as pizza makers in Rio

A free training program in Rio de Janeiro is empowering women from vulnerable communities by teaching them pizza-making skills and entrepreneurship.

Mar 22 • 11:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Law prohibits offenders against women and children from taking public office in a city in RS

A new law in Esteio, Brazil, prohibits individuals convicted of violence against vulnerable groups from being appointed to public office.

Mar 20 • 13:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Vulnerable women in England still being arrested over suspected illegal abortions

Vulnerable women in England continue to be arrested for suspected illegal abortions, despite Parliament's support for decriminalizing such actions, highlighting inconsistencies in law enforcement and pending legislation.

Mar 15 • 18:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Multiple levies push Lagos vulnerable market women deeper into poverty

Women traders in Lagos markets are facing extreme financial pressures due to multiple illegal levies imposed by 'agberos', which are pushing them further into poverty.

Mar 15 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Iris Marín, Defender of the People of Colombia: "There are areas of the country where criminal governance prevails"

Iris Marín highlights Colombia's historical debt to its vulnerable populations and underscores the political underrepresentation of women amidst increasing violence and criminal governance.

Mar 14 • 04:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

In 8 municipalities of Jalisco, only women will be able to run; in Zapopan, they must also be from vulnerable groups

The Electoral Tribunal of the State of Jalisco upheld an agreement allowing only women to run as candidates for municipal presidencies in eight municipalities for the 2027 elections.

Mar 12 • 22:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ramadan: Yobe first lady distributes food items to 2,000 women

The First Lady of Yobe State distributed food items to 2,000 vulnerable women as part of an initiative to support them during Ramadan.

Mar 11 • 13:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Home Office refuses to exempt exceptional students from tough immigration rules

The UK Home Office denied a request to exempt outstanding students from stricter immigration regulations, impacting vulnerable groups, particularly women from conflict zones.

Mar 10 • 18:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Law creates a resume database for women in situations of social vulnerability and domestic violence in Paraíba

A new law in Paraíba, Brazil, establishes a resume database aimed at helping women in vulnerable situations and victims of domestic violence find employment.

Mar 10 • 12:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Women group seeks collaboration to advance gender justice

A women's advocacy group in Nigeria has called for enhanced collaboration to eliminate structural barriers hindering access to equal justice for women and vulnerable communities.

Mar 10 • 03:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The courage to be vulnerable: Estonia’s untold stories of women brought tears to the eyes and goosebumps to the skin

The event 'Everything is Still Possible' in Pärnu gathered over a hundred women to share personal stories of burnout, depression, anxiety, and losing oneself in various roles, emphasizing the message of hope and recovery.

Mar 8 • 18:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Why widows and divorced women are targets for retirement scams

Women who are widowed or divorced are particularly vulnerable to financial scams, as scammers often target individuals undergoing emotional or financial upheaval.

Mar 8 • 11:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Social project teaches self-defense for women in vulnerable situations in Rio

A social project in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, teaches self-defense techniques to women in vulnerable situations, aiming to boost their self-esteem and provide them with tools to face risks.

Mar 8 • 08:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says, 'Tomorrow, we will push for the departure of a chartered flight with 290 seats from the UAE'

The South Korean government announced efforts to arrange a charter flight of 290 seats departing from the UAE for its citizens, prioritizing vulnerable groups like the elderly and pregnant women.

Mar 7 • 05:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ministry of Justice and Fiocruz launch Popular Defenders project with legal training against gender violence

A new initiative in Brazil aims to empower women in vulnerable situations by providing legal training to combat gender-based violence.

Mar 5 • 21:55 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Germany brought back the most vulnerable groups from the Middle East on the first flight

Germany successfully evacuated the most vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, the sick, and children, from the Middle East on its first government-organized evacuation flight.

Mar 5 • 12:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Pharmaceutical and Bio News] Samsung Biologics Holds Events to Celebrate International Women’s Day

Samsung Biologics is hosting various internal events from February 25 to March 6 in celebration of International Women’s Day, focusing on promoting gender equality and supporting vulnerable women in the community.

Mar 5 • 04:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí recorded two vulnerable rapes against women per day in 2025; cases increase by 7.4%

In 2025, Piauí reported a significant increase in cases of sexual violence against women, with an average of two cases of vulnerable rapes occurring daily.

Mar 4 • 23:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"You are pregnant, not sick", "you can't gain more weight" and other phrases that harm women during pregnancy

The article discusses harmful phrases often directed at pregnant women, highlighting the emotional and psychological impact of language during this vulnerable time.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

European funds can be used to ensure access to safe abortions

The European Commission allows EU member states to use social funds to support access to safe abortions for vulnerable women and girls.

Feb 27 • 13:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The EU states that member states will be able to use bloc funds to ensure access to safe abortions

The EU has announced that member states can voluntarily utilize existing social funds to support access to safe abortions for vulnerable women and girls.

Feb 27 • 13:55 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

AO: Taxi driver charged with sexual relations with vulnerable woman

A taxi driver has been charged with sexual misconduct against a vulnerable woman in Oslo after previously being suspected of a similar offense.

Feb 26 • 16:20 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Approval of EU funding for abortion for vulnerable women

The European Commission has approved the use of EU funds to provide abortions for women in vulnerable situations, particularly in countries where access to abortion is severely restricted.

Feb 26 • 16:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

EU Commission: EU funding can be used to support abortion rights

The EU Commission has announced that member states can voluntarily use EU funds to support abortion rights for vulnerable women.

Feb 26 • 15:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Beautician Name, Sex Racket Work... Amreen and Afreen's Clients from Ahmedabad to Bengaluru

Two sisters in Bhopal, Amreen and Afreen, have been arrested for running a sex trafficking ring targeting vulnerable girls.

Feb 25 • 04:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TJPI requires job reservations for women victims of violence, trans, and transgender individuals in third-party companies

The Piauí Court of Justice (TJPI) mandates that third-party companies reserve 5% of job vacancies for women in vulnerable situations, with specific allocations for domestic violence victims, transgender individuals, and others.

Feb 24 • 23:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

'Passed from one man to another every night': the gangs that sexually exploit teenagers in London

An investigation reveals that gangs in London are exploiting vulnerable women and teenagers as young as 14 for forced sex, perpetuating a cycle of abuse linked to drug debts and sex trafficking.

Feb 21 • 17:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Without Work Due to AI. Artificial Intelligence Poses a Greater Threat to Women than Men

The article discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) affects job availability, specifically highlighting that women may be more vulnerable to job loss compared to men due to the rise of AI technologies.

Feb 17 • 02:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Hope dashed: One year after, pregnant women yet to access free CS at LUTH, UCH

A year after the initiative for free caesarean sections for indigent pregnant women, many Nigerian teaching hospitals have yet to implement the policy effectively, leaving vulnerable mothers struggling to afford care.

Feb 15 • 01:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maranhense startup trains over 5,000 women in vulnerable situations and aims to train 20,000 by 2030

The Maranhense startup Ela Faz has trained over 5,000 women in vulnerable situations through its educational platform and plans to expand this reach significantly by 2030.

Feb 12 • 14:22 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Evelyn Salgado delivers pension cards for Wellbeing to women and seniors in Acapulco

Guerrero Governor Evelyn Salgado delivered pension cards to vulnerable women and seniors in Acapulco as part of a social welfare program.

Feb 12 • 05:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The increasingly visible drama of homeless women: "No creature is more vulnerable on the street than they are"

The article discusses the plight of homeless women in Madrid, highlighting the challenges they face and personal stories like that of Rosana, who moved from Argentina and now lives in a tent.

Feb 5 • 23:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

48 years in prison for drugging and raping vulnerable women in La Coruña: he lured them with fake ads and convinced them to prostitute themselves

A man has been sentenced to 48 years in prison for using a fake escort club project to recruit, drug, and sexually assault several vulnerable women, including a minor, in La Coruña.

Feb 5 • 15:52 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ancient taboos must give way – Obi of Onitsha

The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, calls for the elimination of violence against women and vulnerable groups, urging an end to outdated customs that conflict with societal protection.

Feb 4 • 11:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piracicaba Chamber resumes work focusing on unfinished projects, support for pregnant women, and children with diabetes; see agenda

The Piracicaba Chamber resumes official legislative work with a focus on unfinished projects, support for vulnerable pregnant women, and care for children with diabetes, with the first ordinary session of 2026 set to discuss 22 proposals.

Feb 2 • 11:20 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

"Intended to Start a Family": Decision to Release Suspect in Rape of Vulnerable Woman Sparks Outrage Over China's Birth Promotion

A man in northern China, who had lived with a mentally ill woman for 13 years and fathered several children, was arrested for allegedly raping her but was released without charges, provoking backlash against Beijing's gender policies.

Jan 29 • 17:40 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Women have had to serve eighty sex buyers in three days

Jenný Valberg, team leader at Bjarkarhlíð, highlights the alarming situation where women had to serve eighty clients involved in sex work over a span of three days, emphasizing that prostitution is a form of sexual violence and victims are in a very vulnerable position.

Jan 26 • 12:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Tinder predator's sick web of lies after faking cancer to abuse and scam 17 women

Ryan McVeigh, a Tinder conman, was sentenced for deceiving and financially exploiting 17 vulnerable women by pretending to have cancer while maintaining manipulative relationships with them.

Jan 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Coleen Nolan addresses 'feeling vulnerable' in move away from Loose Women

Coleen Nolan shares her feelings of vulnerability as she prepares to launch a new live show, reflecting on her life experiences while stepping back from 'Loose Women' due to ITV's schedule changes.

Jan 9 • 12:07 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Eight years in prison imposed on a Bnei Brak resident who abused seven vulnerable women

A Bnei Brak resident, Abraham Yaakov Perlmutter, was sentenced to eight years in prison for severely abusing seven women, including sex workers and drug addicts, after admitting to his actions in a plea deal.

Jan 8 • 17:18 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Insecure and Vulnerable: How Narcissism is Displayed in Women

The article explores how women may display narcissistic traits differently than the typical characteristics associated with narcissism, highlighting the importance of recognizing these traits and their often childhood-related origins.

Nov 4 • 04:57 UTC

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