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Families Of Israeli Child Hostages Urge Hamas To Release Them

Families Of Israeli Child Hostages Urge Hamas To Release Them

The families of Israeli children, held hostage by Hamas fighters in the Gaza Strip, pleaded for international voices on World Children’s Day on 20 November to demand their release during a protest outside the building

Is UK Parliament Unsafe For Women? Here’s What Watchdog Has To Say

Is UK Parliament Unsafe For Women? Here’s What Watchdog Has To Say

The United Kingdom (UK) Parliament might be unsafe for women, according to the head of the the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS), UK’s parliamentary watchdog. Thea Walton, head of parliament’s watchdog, said she “does

31 Premature Babies Evacuated From Al-Shifa Hospital Amid Israel-Hamas War

31 Premature Babies Evacuated From Al-Shifa Hospital Amid Israel-Hamas War

Amid the conflict between Hamas fighters and Israel forces, 31 premature babies were evacuated from Al-Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip. However, many babies were in critical condition.  Babies are bearing the consequences of the

This Group Of Trans Women Thank Pope Francis For Making Them ‘Feel Human’

This Group Of Trans Women Thank Pope Francis For Making Them ‘Feel Human’

Pope Francis – the head of the Catholic Church, the bishop of Rome and sovereign of the Vatican City State – had lunch with a group of transgender women on Sunday. His gesture of welcome

At Least 33% Of UK Women Suffer Sexual Offenses While Commuting

At Least 33% Of UK Women Suffer Sexual Offenses While Commuting

Women in the United Kingdom have suffered sexual offenses while commuting by train or tube. Sexual harassment and assault in the UK have long been a hidden crisis. Sexual misconduct, which encompasses unwanted sexual behavior

UN Asks Israel To Stop Using Water As “Weapon Of War”

UN Asks Israel To Stop Using Water As “Weapon Of War”

The United Nations, an intergovernmental organization, has asked Israel to stop using water as a “weapon of war” amid the conflict between Hamas fighters and Israeli forces. Pedro Arrojo-Agudo, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on

All-Women Presidential Race In Mexico

All-Women Presidential Race In Mexico

Claudia Shein­­baum – a Mexican politician, scientist, and academic, who served as Head of Government of Mexico City and Xóchitl Gálvez – a Mexican computer engineer, businesswoman and politician, who served as mayor of the

WHO Declares Loneliness Global Public Health Concern; Can Loneliness Kill You?

WHO Declares Loneliness Global Public Health Concern; Can Loneliness Kill You?

The World Health Organization (WHO), a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN), has declared loneliness a global public health threat, with its effects equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. The WHO has also

Israeli Women Break Silence On Hamas’ Sexual Violence

Israeli Women Break Silence On Hamas’ Sexual Violence

Israeli women have been suffering because of the ongoing conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas fighters. Rape victims break silence on Hamas’ sexual violence. Israeli women have narrated the horrific details of their trauma over

Mexico Backs Bill For Fairer Pay For Women In Sport; Details Inside

Mexico Backs Bill For Fairer Pay For Women In Sport; Details Inside

Mexican Senate committees have approved a proposal to create fairer pay conditions for women in sports and eradicate wage discrimination over gender.  On Wednesday, Mexican Senate committees backed the bill that set a basic salary