Aid for women to buy guns: MP requests that the city hall veto the project
The Goiás Public Ministry has requested that the mayor of Goiânia veto a law project that would provide financial aid for women victims of violence to purchase firearms.
'We are not aliens': Japanese women demand the right to sterilization
Kazane Kajiya, a Japanese woman, is challenging her country's restrictive sterilization laws in court, advocating for women's rights in a society that stigmatizes such decisions.
Abortion in Poland? Yes. But at home, not in the hospital
Legal abortions in Poland are drastically low, with many women resorting to home procedures or seeking help abroad due to restrictive laws.
An 8M between war and the extreme right
On International Women's Day, protests in Mexico highlighted the struggle for women's rights amidst rising militarism and the global advance of the far-right.
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.
Kate Middleton marks International Women's Day with powerful social media post
Kate Middleton celebrated International Women's Day with a heartfelt social media message acknowledging the strength and kindness of women.
Man is arrested by the PRF suspected of assaulting a woman in the Cipoal community, in Santarém
A man was arrested in Cipoal, Santarém, by the Federal Highway Police for allegedly assaulting a woman on International Women's Day.
Women's Rights Day: Tens of thousands of demonstrators expected this Sunday, March 8 in France
On Women's Rights Day, tens of thousands are expected to protest across France against the rise of conservatism and in support of women's rights.
The 10th Women's Solidarity March is being held in Vilnius
The 10th Women's Solidarity March in Vilnius aims to raise awareness about women's freedoms and rights.
Justice orders the City Hall of São Paulo to resume legal abortion at Vila Nova Cachoeirinha Hospital in the North Zone
The São Paulo Court of Justice has ruled that the City Hall must resume legal abortion services at Vila Nova Cachoeirinha Hospital after the service was suspended in December 2023.
Rafto Foundation: Women’s Rights Advocate Yanar Mohammed Killed in Assassination
Yanar Mohammed, a prominent women's rights advocate in Iraq, has been shot and killed outside her home in Baghdad.
Cold Response from the EU on Abortions
The European Commission has decided against proposing a new mechanism to support abortions despite requests from millions, as it believes existing resources within member states are sufficient.
The EU will respond to the petition for abortion support
The EU prepares to respond to a petition advocating for enhanced access to abortion services for women in member countries where these services are restricted.
‘Digital public shaming’: Chinese AI tools under fire for pornographic deepfakes
Chinese AI tools, particularly those developed by ByteDance, are criticized for facilitating the spread of non-consensual sexual deepfakes, raising serious concerns regarding women's rights and safety.
Maren Uthaug: Come on, women can do more than just be naked
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.
Rama Duwaji and her suffragette boots: how New York's first lady has reclaimed footwear that symbolizes the women's struggle (and it's no coincidence)
The article discusses how Rama Duwaji, New York's first lady, has embraced suffragette boots as a symbol of the women's rights movement amid her rising public profile.
The lawyer of Julio Iglesias' accusers: "Spain has laws against trafficking and gender violence that can give justice to these women"
Lawyer Gema Fernández emphasizes Spain's legal framework to support women alleging trafficking and gender violence against singer Julio Iglesias.