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‘An island of freedom’: Inside the secret beauty salons of Afghanistan | Women’s Rights
Kabul, Afghanistan – In an apartment near a Taliban headquarters, a young woman is discreetly moving about. Breshna* is 24 years old. Today,...
‘It’s evil’: Breast ironing leaves long-term scars for women in Nigeria | Women’s Rights
Abuja, Nigeria – When children turn 10, their first double-digit milestone is usually a time of excitement. But not for Elizabeth John, who...
Do tampons contain ‘alarming’ quantities of lead and arsenic? | Health News
Tampons, which are used by millions of women, may carry “alarming” amounts of toxic metals including lead, arsenic and cadmium, a study by...
Australia’s Albanese declares ‘national crisis’ after killings of women | Women News
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has branded domestic violence a “national crisis” amid an outcry over the rise in the number of killings...
Manhattan prosecutors announce retrial for film producer Harvey Weinstein | Sexual Assault News
The announcement follows a decision last week to toss Weinstein’s New York conviction on charges of rape and sexual assault.The Manhattan District Attorney’s...
