Saou Ichikawa is the country’s first severely disabled author to win a top literary prize. Her novel “Hunchback” is an angry cry against “ableist machismo.”
Tag: Women and Girls
Valeria Márquez, TikTok Influencer, Shot Dead During Live Stream in Mexico
The death of Valeria Márquez, 23, was the latest reminder of the rise in violence against women in the country.
Valeria Márquez, TikTok Influencer, Shot Dead During Live Stream in Mexico
The death of Valeria Márquez, 23, was the latest reminder of the rise in violence against women in the country.
Pope Leo XIV Has Followed Francis’ Lead on the Role of Women in Church Leadership
The new pope opposed letting women serve as deacons but endorsed some of his predecessor’s moves to expand their involvement.
‘Justice for Cwecwe’: Report of a Child’s Rape Enrages South Africans
A mother’s call for justice has challenged a culture of shame and inspired a nationwide movement to tackle the crisis of sexual violence.
The Symbolism Behind India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’
The name for the military attack on Pakistan brings to mind a woman who became shorthand for the grief wrought by a terrorist attack.
The Symbolism Behind India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’
The name for the military attack on Pakistan brings to mind a woman who became shorthand for the grief wrought by a terrorist attack.
The Symbolism Behind India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’
The name for the military attack on Pakistan brings to mind a woman who became shorthand for the grief wrought by a terrorist attack.
The Only Female Minister in Syria’s New Government Wants to ‘Get Things Done’
Hind Kabawat hopes her long experience as a conflict mediator can help Syria’s next generation. The challenges are immense.
Her Final Wish: A Home for the Son She Never Got to Hold
Chrissie Tully gave birth to a son 76 years ago in an Irish home for single mothers, shrouded in secrecy and shame. She’s still waiting for him.