The death of a young Iranian Kurdish woman in police custody has set off an intense wave of protests across Iran over the past 10 days, igniting fury particularly in the country’s Kurdish minority community.
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Iran Strikes at Kurdish Separatist Groups in Northern Iraq
The death of a young Iranian Kurdish woman in police custody has set off an intense wave of protests over the past 10 days and ignited a fury in the country’s Kurdish minority community.
Giorgia Meloni’s Adoption Views Worry Gay Parents in Italy
In her election campaign, Giorgia Meloni pledged to oppose surrogacy and adoption by gay couples.
Church of England Stops Desmond Tutu’s Daughter From Officiating Funeral
Rev. Mpho Tutu van Furth, an Episcopal priest who is married to a woman, said the funeral of her godfather was moved to his garden to allow her to participate.
Some Women Fear Giorgia Meloni’s Far-Right Agenda Will Set Italy Back
Some fear that the hard-right politician, whose party is expected to be the big winner in the election on Sunday, will continue policies that have kept women back.
At 75, the Father of Environmental Justice Meets the Moment
The White House has pledged $60 billion to a cause Robert Bullard has championed since the late seventies. He wants guarantees that the money will end up in the right hands.
Queen Elizabeth, and the Power and Limitations of Inspiring Women
Changing minds can be powerful, but history shows that changing societies takes more.
In South Korea, a Hit Show Brings Autism Into the Spotlight
“Extraordinary Attorney Woo” has raised awareness of autism in South Korea, where developmental disabilities are still a taboo subject for many people.
In South Korea, a Hit Show Brings Autism Into the Spotlight
“Extraordinary Attorney Woo” has raised awareness of autism in South Korea, where developmental disabilities are still a taboo subject for many people.
For Singapore’s Gay Men, Repeal of Sex Ban Brings Hope After Years of Pain
The government confirmed that it would get rid of the colonial-era law, but said it would also move to protect the definition of marriage from being challenged in court.