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Iran bans 12 actresses from working in film over Hijab violations

Iran bans 12 actresses from working in film over Hijab violations

The authorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran have banned 12 actresses from working in film over failing to observe the country’s dress code, which includes wearing Hijabs (headscarves).  Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili, the Minister of

Women, including prime minister, go on strike in Iceland for equal pay

Women, including prime minister, go on strike in Iceland for equal pay

In Iceland, a Nordic island country, women are demanding equal pay and no more violence. They are pushing for greater gender equality in the country. Women in the volcanic island nation are demanding an end

One million UK children experienced ‘horrifying levels of destitution’

One million UK children experienced ‘horrifying levels of destitution’

More than 1 million children in the United Kingdom (UK) had experienced 'horrifying levels of destitution' in 2022, according to a new report. Children in the UK were unable to meet their basic physical needs

Plight Of Pregnant Women In Gaza; They Face Deliveries On Their Own

Plight Of Pregnant Women In Gaza; They Face Deliveries On Their Own

Pregnant women in the Gaza Strip have been suffering because of the Israel-Hamas war. Around 50,000 pregnant women are trapped in the Gaza Strip, with 5,500 women expected to give birth in the next month.

Iranian teen Armita Geravand ‘brain dead’ after assault by police

Iranian teen Armita Geravand ‘brain dead’ after assault by police

In a blow to women’s rights, Armita Geravand, an Iranian teen, is brain dead after an alleged assault on the Tehran metro by female police officers. Iran’s morality police reportedly assaulted her because she was

10 year old rape victim in Bolivia receive threats from rapist supporters

10 year old rape victim in Bolivia receive threats from rapist supporters

A 10-year-old rape victim and her family in Bolivia, a country in central South America, have been receiving threats from rapist’s supporters. In a huge blow to women’s rights, the supporters of the rapist prevented

Hamas releases American mother and daughter; They reunite with family

Hamas releases American mother and daughter; They reunite with family

Hamas militants released two American hostages, Judith Tai Raanan and her daughter, Natalie Raanan, on Friday. They were handed over to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). They were reunited with family in Israel.  Judith Tai

Half of children in poorer countries have lead poisoning: Report

Half of children in poorer countries have lead poisoning: Report

Do you know that more than half of children in low-income countries are affected by high levels of lead exposure? A year-long project has said that high-level lead poisoning constitutes a global health crisis among

Mahsa Amini, women’s protest in Iran win EU’s Sakharov freedom prize

Mahsa Amini, women’s protest in Iran win EU’s Sakharov freedom prize

The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, also known as the Sakharov Prize, has been awarded to Iranian woman Mahsa Amini who died in September 2022 in the custody of Iranian police. The European Union

Hamas Attack On Civilians Causes Humanitarian Crisis In Region

Hamas Attack On Civilians Causes Humanitarian Crisis In Region

The ongoing conflict between Israelis and Hamas militants have led to the killing of nearly 4,800 Israelis and Gazans. Hamas attacks on Israel have put terrorism in the spotlight. Israel-Hamas conflict has caused humanitarian catastrophe