When crises loom and ultra-conservative and religiously oriented governments take over, women almost inevitably get the shorter end of the stick. While women had gotten stronger and enjoyed more influence and equality before the re-emergence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with his extreme Right coalition partners came to power and the Iron Swords War … Read more
A shocking investigation has uncovered Telegram group chats involving over 70,000 men from around the world, where participants exchanged explicit advice and resources on incapacitating, raping, and otherwise harming women. The findings have ignited widespread outrage and calls for stricter regulation of online platforms. Investigation Unveils Disturbing Practices The investigation, led by Germany’s largest public … Read more
The UK government is considering a groundbreaking proposal aimed at offering domestic abuse survivors paid leave to rebuild their lives. The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill, introduced by Labour MP Alex McIntyre, seeks to provide victims with up to 10 days of paid leave, allowing them time to secure safety and address urgent needs. A … Read more
Noushin Faraji, a former hairstylist for Fox Sports, has filed a lawsuit against the network, alleging sexual harassment and misconduct by prominent executives and talent. The 42-page legal document details what Faraji describes as a ‘misogynistic, racist and ableist workplace,’ where abusive behaviour was tolerated, and perpetrators acted with impunity. The defendants named in the … Read more
Parastoo Ahmadi, a 27-year-old Iranian singer, was released from custody after her arrest for performing without a hijab during an online concert. This act of defiance marked her as the first female Iranian singer to perform without a hijab since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Her performance, broadcast on YouTube, defied Iran’s ban on the … Read more
Police issuing warnings in domestic violence cases could use video and audio recordings, text messages, testimony from children or neighbours, and medical records as evidence, Chinese authorities said in new national guidelines. The guidelines were recently issued by nine government agencies – including the Ministry of Public Security, the Supreme Court and the All-China Women’s … Read more
Belgium has made global headlines by becoming the first country to grant sex workers labour rights comparable to other professions. The new Labour Law for Sex Workers, effective December 2024, aims to improve working conditions and provide protections including unemployment benefits, sick leave, pensions, and maternity pay. What the New Law Offers While sex work … Read more
Sanitary pad manufacturers in China are facing severe backlash after investigations and viral videos revealed that many popular brands are selling products shorter than their advertised lengths. The revelations have sparked outrage on social media, raising concerns about deceptive marketing practices and the quality of feminine hygiene products. Revelations Spark Widespread Criticism In early November, … Read more
A heated debate over inclusivity and safety has erupted in British Columbia after a mother reported a man wearing a bikini in a women’s changing room. The incident has sparked widespread criticism, raising questions about gender identity policies and their implications for women’s spaces, according to Reduxx Magazine. The controversy began on July 5 at … Read more
The British Transport Police (BTP) has introduced a controversial policy that permits transgender officers to conduct strip searches on women, provided they hold a gender recognition certificate (GRC). This guidance, titled Transgender and Non-Binary Search Position, was authorised in September by the assistant chief constable of network policing. The decision comes after the National Police … Read more
