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Tag: Women and Girls
A Nile Journey Guided by 19th-Century Women
In the late 1800s, women explorers sailed the Nile, sending back vivid accounts of Egypt’s riches. A 21st-century writer travels in their wake.
In Reversal, Saudi Court Grants U.S. Woman Shared Custody of Daughter
Bethany Vierra, an American who married a Saudi, said a court ruling gave her joint custody of their daughter and the right to travel with her abroad.
Overlooked No More: Annie Londonderry, Who Traveled the World by Bicycle
She cycled away from her Boston home and into stardom, leaving a husband and three small children for a journey that came to symbolize women’s independence.
Nigerian Women Say ‘MeToo.’ Critics Say ‘Prove It.’
Women in West Africa who accuse men of sexual abuse have recently seen some change, but also an intense backlash — including threats and even a police investigation.
Threats and Abuse Prompt Female Lawmakers to Leave U.K. Parliament
Eighteen female members of Parliament are not seeking re-election. Many say a barrage of abuse, online and offline, factored into their decision.
Outrage Greets Verdict in Sex Attack on Unconscious Teenager
A Spanish court sentenced five men on charges of sexual abuse, not rape, in the assault of a 14-year-old. The ruling was likely to intensify debate over whether the judiciary treats sexual assault fairly.
Catholic Bishops Back Ordination of Married Men as Priests in Amazon Region, a Milestone
It was the first time a summit of bishops convened by a pope has endorsed such a historic change to the tradition of a celibate priesthood. The final decision will be up to the pope.
A Bigger Role for Women in the Catholic Church? 185 Men Will Decide
Discussions at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon have acknowledged that women must get recognition of some sort. But few expect real change.
Bangladesh Sentences 16 to Death for Young Woman’s Burning
After Nusrat Jahan Rafi accused a teacher of touching her, she was murdered in a case that shook the country.