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Swiss women win landmark climate case at Europe top human rights court
By Gloria Dickie, Kate Abnett and Christian Levaux On April 4, 2024 STRASBOURG, France, April 9 (Reuters) – Europe’s top human rights court ruled on Tuesday that the Swiss government…
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A woman might win the presidency of Mexico. What could that mean for abortion rights?
By María Teresa Hernández On April 27, 2024 If a woman wins Mexico’s presidency on June 2, would she rule with gender in mind? The question has been raised by…
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Florida joins other states to challenge Title IX rule
By CBS Miami Team On April 29, 2024 Targeting issues about sexual orientation and gender identity, Florida joined three other states Monday in filing a federal lawsuit challenging a new…
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Saudi women’s rights activist sentenced to 11 years in jail, rights groups say
By Radina Gigova and Hande Atay Alam On May 2, 2024 Human rights groups are calling for the release of a Saudi woman, who they say has been sentenced to…
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Harvey Weinstein’s conviction was just overturned. What does that mean for #MeToo?
By Mike Bebernes On May 4, 2024 What’s happening Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein will face a new trial on sex crimes charges, prosecutors in New York City revealed on Wednesday, one…
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Most Americans Support Abortion. The Political System Is Failing Us.
The structure of the U.S. political system prevents the will of our feminist, multiracial majority from being translated into policies that most Americans want from the government. By Steph Sterling…
Read MoreDenmark to liberalize its abortion law to allow the procedure until 18th week of pregnancy
By Jan M. Olsen On May 3, 2024 COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s government said Friday it is relaxing its restrictions on abortion for the first time in 50 years…
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Too Young to Screen: Breast Cancer in Younger Women
By Colleen Moriarty Updated on April 30, 2024 If you’re under age 40, which is when it’s recommended that women begin having screening mammograms, you may think you are too…
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Daniel Radcliffe ‘Saddened’ By JK Rowling’s Stance On Transgender Issues
By Daniel Welsh On May 1, 2024 Daniel Radcliffe has admitted that Harry Potter author JK Rowling’s continued stance on transgender issues “makes me really sad”. Back in 2020, the actor said he felt “compelled”…
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