In India, as in many other places, several profanities are inherently sexist and target or shame women. Even though each region’s swear words may sound distinct from each other, one thing remains the same—they are misogynistic in nature. The common use of these words makes it … [Read more...] about Words matter: Sunil Jaglan is on a mission to stop sexist swearing in India
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The Philippines bans child marriage to help stop child abuse
According to a report issued last year by the United Nations Children’s Fund, more than half a billion girls and women across the globe were married as children, meaning under the age of majority (18). The areas with the highest rates of child marriage are found in sub-Saharan … [Read more...] about The Philippines bans child marriage to help stop child abuse
New Zealand approves paid leave for miscarriage
Led by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand has spearheaded progressive women’s rights policies with free menstrual products in schools and landmark pay equity laws. Now, the country is expanding upon its public health policies surrounding reproductive rights and has … [Read more...] about New Zealand approves paid leave for miscarriage
Finland proposes law to help close the gender wage gap
As part of a bid to help close the wage gap between men and women, the Finnish government is planning to put a new law into motion that allows workers to see what their colleagues are earning if they feel as though they may be experiencing discrimination in the workplace. The … [Read more...] about Finland proposes law to help close the gender wage gap
Benin becomes the first West African country to legalize abortion
On October 20, after a long and grueling parliamentary session, Benin became the first West African country to legally provide access to safe abortion. Before, abortion was only permitted if the pregnancy endangered the life of the pregnant woman, was the result of rape, or was … [Read more...] about Benin becomes the first West African country to legalize abortion