The episode stirred anger not only for its shock factor, but also for the wider social problems it exemplified, and the government’s lack of transparency.
Tag: Women and Girls
Marlène Schiappa Posed for Playboy (Clothed). France Is Looking, and Talking.
Critics have questioned the junior minister’s choice of publication, and called the magazine shoot a distraction amid nationwide protests over a new pension law.
Andrew Tate Is Released From Jail and Placed Under House Arrest
Mr. Tate, the social media influencer, and his brother Tristan had been in custody since December, when they were arrested on allegations of human trafficking, rape and forming an organized criminal group.
AstraZeneca’s Covid Vaccine May Have Posed a Higher Heart Risk for Young Women, Study Shows
A new analysis examined deaths in Britain, where the company’s product was restricted in 2021 because of safety concerns.
In China, Marriage Rates Are Down and ‘Bride Prices’ Are Up
China’s one-child policy has led to too few women. Grooms are now paying more money for wives, in a tradition that has faced growing resistance.
When Judges Decide on Abortion
Cases in Poland and Texas bring legal vulnerabilities into sharp relief.
Honduras Lifts Longtime Ban on ‘Morning After’ Pills
President Xiomara Castro signed an executive order on Wednesday, lifting a 2009 ban on emergency contraceptive pills.
Outraged Over Illnesses Among Schoolgirls, Iranians Return to Streets
With thousands of girls falling ill and claims of poisonings, Iranians held the first wide-scale protests in months.
An Architect Applies Her Skills to Giving Back
Diana Kellogg specialized in high-end New York residences. Now, she has designed a girls school in India and is pursuing other projects that address social change.
A Pakistani Aid Worker Responds to Her Country’s Dire Needs
Dealing with refugees and record flooding, Shabnam Baloch is leading efforts in Pakistan for the International Rescue Committee.