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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Calls for the dismissal of the Brazilian deputy who painted her face black in protest

A Brazilian state deputy faces calls for her dismissal after a controversial protest where she painted her face and body black against the appointment of a transgender woman to a women's rights commission.

Mar 22 • 11:51 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Meistriliiga team renounces the protest - can the Estonian Fair Play Award already be given out?

In the Estonian women's football league, a team chose not to protest against a match result despite a controversial incident just half an hour into the season, positioning them as a strong candidate for the Fair Play Award.

Mar 22 • 11:20 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Nice: They Climb on a Crane to Obtain Social Housing

Two young women climbed a construction crane in Nice to protest for social housing, highlighting their precarious living situation.

Mar 20 • 15:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

President Prudente Forum registers police report against women's collective for alleged graffiti during protest

A women's collective in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, is under investigation for alleged graffiti during a peaceful protest on International Women's Day.

Mar 19 • 21:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deputy Fabiana Bolsonaro paints herself brown in the Assembly to protest against Erika Hilton

State deputy Fabiana Bolsonaro painted her body brown in the São Paulo Legislative Assembly to protest against the election of Erika Hilton as president of the Women's Rights Commission.

Mar 18 • 19:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sorocaba councilwomen are prevented from taking their seats after colleague obstructs places with striped tape

A confrontation occurred in the Sorocaba City Council after a councilman blocked the seats of two women councilors with striped tape, sparking a heated exchange.

Mar 17 • 21:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Namyangju Homicide’ Women’s Groups' Protest... ‘How long will we repeat the same funerals?’

Women's and human rights groups in South Korea have called for comprehensive government measures to address gender-based violence following a recent stalking murder in Namyangju.

Mar 17 • 07:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Indigenous people block access to Altamira airport (PA) in protest against mining

Indigenous women organized a protest blocking access to the Altamira airport in Pará, opposing a gold mining project by Belo Sun in the Xingu River area.

Mar 17 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

The Iranian female footballers who rejected exile begin their return to the country, but it is unknown how they will enter.

The Iranian women's national football team is returning to their country after controversial events during the Asian Cup and requests for asylum from some team members.

Mar 16 • 12:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police apply for an arrest warrant for the representative of a civic group demonstrating against the ‘comfort women’ statue near schools

South Korean police have sought an arrest warrant for the leader of a civic group accused of insulting former comfort women and demanding the removal of a statue in Seoul.

Mar 16 • 03:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Candidates for the Fire Brigade protest and request that the dynamic bar test remain in the DF competition

Candidates for the Fire Brigade in the Federal District protested requesting that the dynamic bar test remain a requirement in their qualification process.

Mar 15 • 17:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'The family is torn apart': protest marks the funeral of a woman beaten with more than 80 punches by her ex-partner in Tomé-Açu

The funeral of Alciely Almeida Alencar, who died after being brutally beaten by her ex-partner, was marked by protests against violence towards women in Tomé-Açu, Brazil.

Mar 14 • 15:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A group of knitters protested against naked women statues: they dressed them and now people stop to look at them

A group of knitters in Copenhagen protested against the lack of representation of women in public art by dressing statues of naked women, provoking public curiosity and discussion.

Mar 14 • 14:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

From the stadiums to a secret refuge: The Iranian women who did not sing the anthem – and know what it means

Iranian female football players chose to remain silent during the national anthem at a recent match, signaling political dissent amidst national turmoil.

Mar 12 • 19:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why did the female MPs suddenly start banging utensils in the Lok Sabha? Find out

A ruckus erupted in the Lok Sabha as female opposition MPs protested against LPG shortages by banging utensils during a session discussing supplementary grant demands.

Mar 12 • 14:47 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Smiling Iranian Football Players Granted Asylum – Video of a Seventh Being Pulled Through the Airport Goes Viral

Six members of the Iranian women's national football team have been granted asylum in Australia after concerns for their safety following a silent protest during the national anthem at the Asian Cup.

Mar 11 • 19:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

FIFA's Shared Guilt: Playing with Killers

The article discusses the role of FIFA in relation to Iran's exclusion of its women's national team from the World Cup in the U.S., as well as the implications of athletes' protests against the regime.

Mar 11 • 14:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Pressure to have physical relations; Brother leaked private photos upon protest

A woman from Lucknow has accused her cousin of blackmail and harassment after he allegedly posted her private photos on Instagram.

Mar 11 • 13:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Tears and Fear: Iran's Female Footballers Leave Australia

Iran's women's national football team returned home after a silent protest at the Asia Cup, with many players visibly emotional during their departure.

Mar 11 • 04:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bartolomé Abdala denounced a public protest against him and criticized the governor

Senate President Bartolomé Abdala condemned a violent protest against him in San Luis, attributing it to a small group of 'hate and confrontation militants' and criticized the provincial government for its inaction.

Mar 11 • 01:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Women Beat Former Village Head with Slippers

Women in a village attacked the former head with slippers in a protest.

Mar 10 • 13:01 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Protesters try to block bus as Iranian women's football team depart Gold Coast hotel – video

Protesters attempted to obstruct a bus carrying the Iranian women's football team from their Gold Coast hotel, crying out slogans in support of women's rights.

Mar 10 • 05:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Iranian female footballers afraid of returning home try to stay in Australia

Iranian women’s national football team players refuse to sing the national anthem at a tournament, leading some to attempt to remain in Australia after the event.

Mar 9 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ten neo-Nazis from Núcleo Nacional arrested for causing disturbances at the March 8 demonstration in Madrid

The National Police in Spain arrested ten members of the far-right group Núcleo Nacional for instigating violence during the International Women's Day protest in Madrid.

Mar 9 • 20:54 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Iranian Women’s Soccer, 5 National Team Players May Seek Asylum in Australia; Not Singing National Anthem Causes Ripples

Five players from the Iranian women's national soccer team have reportedly left their team during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup to seek asylum in Australia.

Mar 9 • 16:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Are there classes on Monday, March 9?

Several schools in Argentina will not hold classes on March 9 due to a strike by teachers' unions in support of an international feminist protest for International Women's Day.

Mar 9 • 12:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Messages from feminists: Nostalgia for the USSR and Yugoslavia, stolen and defaced flag of the March for Life…

A feminist protest called 'Night March' took place in several Croatian cities, advocating for women's rights, including abortion and LGBT rights, while also displaying communist symbols and antisemitic slogans.

Mar 9 • 09:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Iran women’s football team ‘make SOS signals’ after being cruelly branded traitors

The Iran women's football team faces backlash from the regime after protesting by remaining silent during the national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia.

Mar 9 • 09:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

"They risk serious consequences": Reza Pahlavi calls on Australia to protect the Iranian football team that refused to sing the national anthem

Reza Pahlavi urges Australia to safeguard the Iranian women's football team after their protest by not singing the national anthem.

Mar 9 • 08:58 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Violet Tide Demands an End to Gender Violence in the Country

Thousands of women marched in Mexico City and various states demanding an end to gender violence that claims 11 victims daily in Mexico.

Mar 9 • 08:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Women’s Strike: Picnic Against Patriarchy

Various organizations in Germany are calling on women to participate in a strike on March 9 to highlight structural disadvantages and demand equal rights and fair pay.

Mar 9 • 08:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

"War Traitors": Concern for Iranian Female Soccer Players

Iranian national female soccer players are facing potential repression at home after silently protesting during the national anthem at the Asian Championship.

Mar 9 • 08:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Tens of thousands protest in Spain against the war on Iran

Tens of thousands demonstrated in Spain, utilizing International Women's Day activities to call for an end to the war on Iran and advocate for peace and equality.

Mar 9 • 08:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Who poses a threat to Iran's women's football team?

Iran's women football team faces significant threats from their government and extremists, particularly highlighted by their decision to stay silent during the national anthem in Australia, which has led to accusations of treason against them.

Mar 9 • 07:49 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Pressure builds for Australia to offer Iran women's football team asylum

Calls are increasing for Australia to grant asylum to the Iranian women's football team due to fears for their safety after their protest against the Iranian regime by not singing the national anthem.

Mar 9 • 02:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

March 8th Surpasses Sánchez's 'No to War': Feminism Takes to the Streets with Equality Messages and transcends Party Attempts to Revitalize the Left

On International Women's Day, feminist movements in Spain led masses in protest against war, emphasizing themes of equality and transcending political affiliations.

Mar 9 • 02:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Women march in Mexico against disappearances and femicides: 'Not one daughter less'

Thousands of women marched in Mexico City on International Women's Day to protest against gender violence and femicides in the country.

Mar 9 • 02:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Women’s Day: Protest gathers a thousand people in downtown Brasília; see images

A Women’s Day protest in Brasília on March 8 drew approximately a thousand people, focusing on the alarming rates of feminicide in Brazil.

Mar 8 • 23:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Monument of Antonio José de Sucre was vandalized during the closure of mobilizations for International Women's Day

A monument dedicated to Antonio José de Sucre was vandalized during a Women's Day protest in Quito, where demonstrations turned violent in the afternoon.

Mar 8 • 23:05 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"The Pro Vita chants end in fire." The shocking slogans of feminists in the March 8 parade

The article discusses the radical shift in feminist protests, highlighting violent slogans aimed at the Pro Vita association during International Women's Day demonstrations in Italy.

Mar 8 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In heavy rain, Women’s Day act in São Paulo remembers cases of femicide

A strong rain accompanied the Women's Day protest in São Paulo, which highlighted demands against femicide and misogyny on March 8.

Mar 8 • 21:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Under heavy rain, Women's Day event in São Paulo remembers cases of femicide

A heavy rain accompanied the International Women's Day demonstration in São Paulo, highlighting the issue of femicide and calls for the criminalization of misogyny.

Mar 8 • 21:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Demonstration in São Paulo on International Women's Day calls for combating feminicide

A demonstration held in São Paulo on International Women's Day highlighted the urgent need to combat feminicide and pushed for gender equality despite inclement weather dispersing the crowd.

Mar 8 • 20:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Transfeminists chase away Iranian women who wanted to remember the women killed by the regime

Transfeminists in Rome blocked a group of Iranian women from commemorating those killed by the Iranian regime during a protest on International Women's Day.

Mar 8 • 19:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil joins on March 8 with a massive mobilization against gender violence

A large march took place in Guayaquil on International Women's Day, with participants advocating against gender violence.

Mar 8 • 18:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Messages from the feminist 'night march' in Zagreb: 'Comrades', Cyrillic and curses for 'women's rights'

The feminist 'night march' in Zagreb emphasizes women's rights, particularly focusing on abortion and challenging patriarchal structures and traditional values.

Mar 8 • 18:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Mirella, Letícia, Uliana': bloodied shoes mark Women's Day event and remember the names of the 20 femicide victims in RS

A Women's Day protest in Porto Alegre commemorated the names of 20 femicide victims in Rio Grande do Sul, highlighting rising violence against women.

Mar 8 • 18:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Protest in Copacabana gathers demonstrators against violence towards women on March 8

A protest in Copacabana, Brazil, on March 8 brought together feminist movements and activists advocating for women's rights and against violence.

Mar 8 • 17:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Iran footballers 'fear death penalty' after anthem protest and 'traitors' label

Iran's women football team fears execution after protesting against their regime by not singing the national anthem during a match in the Women’s Asian Cup.

Mar 8 • 16:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

International Women's Day marked by demonstration in Belém calling for an end to violence

Demonstrators in Belém gathered on International Women's Day to protest against femicide and demand social justice.

Mar 8 • 16:14 UTC

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