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A protest against femicide in São Paulo brought together community members, government officials, and advocates to honor Tainara Souza Santos, a victim of violence.

A protest by a group of women in Milan against Senator Giulia Bongiorno's rape law reform involved dumping manure outside her office.

In Saharanpur, villagers and local Hindu organizations protested and blocked roads for about five hours following the sudden disappearance of a young woman.

The article draws parallels between the resistance of German women during the Nazi regime in 1943 and contemporary actions against immigrant detentions in America.

Senator Giulia Bongiorno faces protests from the Non Una Di Meno collective, which is critical of her proposed legislation on sexual violence and staged a dramatic protest outside her office.

A tense situation arose in Bhojpur district, India, over alleged forced religious conversions linked to an exorcist known as 'Pani Wala Baba.'

The article reports on Sweden's performance in women's ice hockey and highlights a superstitious national team, an award-winning protest, and a leading teenage athlete during the Olympic Winter Games.

The commander of the Gilot Station, Yaniv Wolbovitch, criticized women who placed flyers for hostages outside the home of MK Yuli Edelstein, describing them as extreme disturbances and dangerous, despite no charges having been filed against them.

Maren Uthaug discusses women's representation in public sculptures and a group of women knitting clothes for nude statues in protest.

A group of women in Denmark has begun knitting clothes for naked female statues in protest against their representation, as discussed by author Maren Uthaug.

Two women were convicted for illegally boarding a whaling ship during a protest, raising concerns about civil disobedience and democracy.

Two women were convicted for trespassing on a whaling ship in Iceland as part of an environmental protest, raising concerns over civil disobedience rights.

Women groups protested at the Nigerian National Assembly, urging the passage of a bill to create special seats for women in parliament.

A woman staged a protest outside her in-laws' house in Jhansi, alleging her husband is having an affair and wants to remarry while being locked out by her mother-in-law.

A regular weekly protest for the resolution of the Japanese military sexual slavery issue resumed at the Statue of Peace in Seoul after a hiatus of over four years, amidst ongoing tensions with counter-protesters.

In Dhaka, Bangladesh, over a hundred women staged a nighttime protest demanding an end to violence against them and a fair representation in the upcoming government ahead of the elections on February 12.

New York City Mayor Jahad Mamdani has faced controversy over a social media post regarding World Hijab Day that described the hijab as a symbol of faith, identity, and pride for Muslim women, criticized for being insensitive in light of protests against mandatory hijab laws in Iran.

The liveblog covers Greenpeace's protest against Olympic sponsor ENI, along with updates on women's hockey defeats and concerns about ICE deployment due to a cyber attack from Russia, ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina.

A reporter spoke to women MPs who surrounded the Prime Minister's chair, revealing that their intention was not just to talk but some attempted to attack out of anger.

The Seoul Seongbuk Police have confirmed the replacement of the investigative team handling student protests at Sungshin Women's University amid controversy over excessive investigation.

Tensions rose in Ghosla Vihar Colony, Dholpur district as a municipal team attempted to excavate a drainage ditch to address waterlogging, leading to a standoff between two groups, with women sitting in front of a JCB machine in protest.

The article discusses the censorship of a photo depicting an Iranian girl defying the regime by lighting a cigarette and burning a picture of Ayatollah Khamenei, which has gone viral on social media as a form of protest against Tehran's oppressive policies on women's smoking.

Residents of Boa Esperança do Sul protested for justice for Cida Siqueira, who died after trying to separate a couple's fight, and called for the establishment of a Women's Defense Delegacy in the city.

In December 1977, women from the San Francisco neighborhood in Santander organized to prevent the eviction of a popular school after being alerted by a local resident.

The article discusses the depiction of Iranian women protesting against Khamenei through a cartoon by Ellekappa.

Writer Mahsa Mohebali reflects on the unprecedented protests in Iran, highlighting the social changes and breaking stereotypes about women, love, sex, and politics through her work.

A protest by women, homosexuals, and writers against a leader highlights the lack of rights and freedom, as they vow to occupy public spaces until the government is overthrown.

The women's slalom race has been described as the most devastating in 25 years, with a staggering 49.3% of athletes withdrawing due to dangerous conditions, leading the legendary skier Mikaela Shiffrin to become a figure of protest.

Obstetrician Maciej Socha explains why nearly half of Polish women opt for cesarean births, criticizing conservative doctors for preferring surgery over discussions, and recounts a protest by Kaja Godek outside his hospital while he was at church as a godfather.