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Tamil Minister's "Disgusting" Comment On Sex Workers Triggers Furious Row
Tamil Nadu's Forest Minister K Ponmudy's misogynistic remarks - laced with caste undertones - have landed Chief Minister MK Stalin in trouble, inviting fierce criticism from women's rights activists, the opposition, and within his DMK.
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Who Is Aruna Roy, Indian Activist On BBC's 100 Women Of The Year 2024 List
Aruna Roy is an Indian social activist and co-founder of the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan.
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"Makes Muslim Women's Condition Pathetic": Centre On Triple Talaq In Supreme Court
The practice of 'triple talaq' is "fatal for the social institution of marriage" and "makes Muslim women's condition very pathetic", the government argued Monday in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court.
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Iranian Woman Arrested For Singing In Public Without Hijab, Whereabouts Unknown
This arrest is the latest example of Iran's strict enforcement of the mandatory hijab laws, which human rights activists have widely criticised.
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8% Women Candidates Contested First 2 Phases Of Lok Sabha Polls
Women constituted only eight per cent of the total 2,823 candidates in the first two phases of the Lok Sabha elections, with political activists saying it reflects a deeper issue of gender bias and that talk of women's empowerment rings hollow.
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275 Custodial Rape Cases Filed Between 2017-22: Data
More than 270 cases of rape in custody were registered from 2017 till 2022, according to NCRB data, with women rights activists attributing such instances to a lack of sensitisation and accountability within law enforcement systems.
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AAP's Swati Maliwal Had To Take Rajya Sabha Oath Twice. Here's Why
Swati Maliwal, former chairperson of Delhi commission for women, took oath as a member of Rajya Sabha this afternoon. But the activist, known for her feisty statements on issues concerning safety of women, had to take the oath of office twice.
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BJP Women Workers Barge Into Kerala Top Cop's House, Allege Lapses In Murder Probe
BJP Mahila Morcha activists on Saturday barged into the premises of the official residence of DGP Sheikh Darvesh Sahib in Thiruvananthapuram, alleging lapses in the police probe into the rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in Idukki.
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Miss Universe Judge Says Bankruptcy Due To "Outrage" Over Transgender Organiser
The organiser of Miss Universe, JKN Global Group, is owned by LGBTQ activist and one of the world's richest transgender women Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip - who bought the pageant in 2022 for $20 million.
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"Victory Is Not...": Nobel Peace Prize Winner's Message From Iran Jail
"Victory is not easy, but it is certain," imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner and women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi, said in a message smuggled out of her Tehran cell and published late Tuesday.
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Jailed Iranian Activist Smuggles Out Letter Of Thanks For Nobel Peace Prize
Jailed Iranian women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi has smuggled out a letter of thanks for her Nobel Peace Prize awarded earlier this month, saying it marked a turning point in "empowering protest and social movements worldwide".
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Dalai Lama Hails Nobel Prize For Narges Mohammadi, Emphasizes Women's Vital Role
Dalai Lama said there is a growing desire for change in the world, a change that will see conflicts resolved through dialogue and non-violence.
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"Very, Very Proud Of My Mother": Son Of 2023 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Narges Mohammadi
The son and husband of imprisoned Iranian women's activist Narges Mohammadi on Friday paid tribute to the winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
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"Shouldn't Be Believing People Can Be Any Sex They Want": Rishi Sunak
During his closing speech at the 2023 Conservative Party conference on October 4, he shared his stance on gender debate and said, "A man is a man and a woman is a woman".
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Noble Peace Prize : Indigenous ,Women Or Green Activists Could Win
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian dissident Alexei Navalny are among favourites for this year's Nobel Peace Prize, but experts say campaigners for women, Indigenous peoples or the environment could well steal the stage.
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Tamil Minister's "Disgusting" Comment On Sex Workers Triggers Furious Row
Tamil Nadu's Forest Minister K Ponmudy's misogynistic remarks - laced with caste undertones - have landed Chief Minister MK Stalin in trouble, inviting fierce criticism from women's rights activists, the opposition, and within his DMK.
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Who Is Aruna Roy, Indian Activist On BBC's 100 Women Of The Year 2024 List
Aruna Roy is an Indian social activist and co-founder of the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan.
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"Makes Muslim Women's Condition Pathetic": Centre On Triple Talaq In Supreme Court
The practice of 'triple talaq' is "fatal for the social institution of marriage" and "makes Muslim women's condition very pathetic", the government argued Monday in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court.
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Iranian Woman Arrested For Singing In Public Without Hijab, Whereabouts Unknown
This arrest is the latest example of Iran's strict enforcement of the mandatory hijab laws, which human rights activists have widely criticised.
-
8% Women Candidates Contested First 2 Phases Of Lok Sabha Polls
Women constituted only eight per cent of the total 2,823 candidates in the first two phases of the Lok Sabha elections, with political activists saying it reflects a deeper issue of gender bias and that talk of women's empowerment rings hollow.
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275 Custodial Rape Cases Filed Between 2017-22: Data
More than 270 cases of rape in custody were registered from 2017 till 2022, according to NCRB data, with women rights activists attributing such instances to a lack of sensitisation and accountability within law enforcement systems.
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AAP's Swati Maliwal Had To Take Rajya Sabha Oath Twice. Here's Why
Swati Maliwal, former chairperson of Delhi commission for women, took oath as a member of Rajya Sabha this afternoon. But the activist, known for her feisty statements on issues concerning safety of women, had to take the oath of office twice.
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BJP Women Workers Barge Into Kerala Top Cop's House, Allege Lapses In Murder Probe
BJP Mahila Morcha activists on Saturday barged into the premises of the official residence of DGP Sheikh Darvesh Sahib in Thiruvananthapuram, alleging lapses in the police probe into the rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in Idukki.
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Miss Universe Judge Says Bankruptcy Due To "Outrage" Over Transgender Organiser
The organiser of Miss Universe, JKN Global Group, is owned by LGBTQ activist and one of the world's richest transgender women Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip - who bought the pageant in 2022 for $20 million.
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"Victory Is Not...": Nobel Peace Prize Winner's Message From Iran Jail
"Victory is not easy, but it is certain," imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner and women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi, said in a message smuggled out of her Tehran cell and published late Tuesday.
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Jailed Iranian Activist Smuggles Out Letter Of Thanks For Nobel Peace Prize
Jailed Iranian women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi has smuggled out a letter of thanks for her Nobel Peace Prize awarded earlier this month, saying it marked a turning point in "empowering protest and social movements worldwide".
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Dalai Lama Hails Nobel Prize For Narges Mohammadi, Emphasizes Women's Vital Role
Dalai Lama said there is a growing desire for change in the world, a change that will see conflicts resolved through dialogue and non-violence.
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"Very, Very Proud Of My Mother": Son Of 2023 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Narges Mohammadi
The son and husband of imprisoned Iranian women's activist Narges Mohammadi on Friday paid tribute to the winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
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"Shouldn't Be Believing People Can Be Any Sex They Want": Rishi Sunak
During his closing speech at the 2023 Conservative Party conference on October 4, he shared his stance on gender debate and said, "A man is a man and a woman is a woman".
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Noble Peace Prize : Indigenous ,Women Or Green Activists Could Win
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian dissident Alexei Navalny are among favourites for this year's Nobel Peace Prize, but experts say campaigners for women, Indigenous peoples or the environment could well steal the stage.
