Three women arrested last year, in a case that has drawn international attention, were granted temporary release by a criminal court. But the charges against them were not dismissed.
Tag: Women’s Rights
Italy’s Right Links Low Birthrate to Fight Against Abortion and Migration
Interior minister Matteo Salvini and his hard-right allies are promoting an Italians First agenda, which includes an argument that abortion needs to be limited to increase the number of native Italians.
Leaders of Vatican Women’s Magazine Quit, Citing ‘Climate of Distrust’
The founder of Women Church World said the Vatican was trying to curb the autonomy of its all-woman editorial board, imposing central control by men.
1,600 Motel Guests Were Secretly Streamed Live in South Korea, Police Say
Tiny cameras were hidden in hair dryer holders, satellite boxes and closed electric sockets, the police said. The video was shown online for profit.
A Sexism Storm Over Italy’s Courts, With Female Judges at Its Center
Two recent rulings, in a murder and in a rape case, have provoked protests over entrenched gender stereotypes in the country.
Iran Rights Lawyer Sentenced to 38 Years in Prison and 148 Lashes, Husband Says
The reported punishment for Nasrin Sotoudeh, who was arrested last June after defending women who removed their head scarves, drew international condemnation.
‘Feminine and a Feminist’: Markle Speaks on Women’s Day
Meghan Markle, the new Duchess of Sussex, spoke about her views on gender equality at an International Women’s Day event on Friday. It was her first lengthy, unscripted public appearance since her wedding.
Meghan Markle ‘Moved the Dial’ for British Royal Family in Women’s Day Talk
The Duchess of Sussex spoke about feminism, sanitary pads, internet trolls and gender stereotypes. And she said she doesn’t read Twitter. “But I do read the Economist.”
Why International Women’s Day Isn’t Going Away
For all the progress women have made, they are still a long way from true equality.
in her words: This Is What a Feminist Country Looks Like
Sweden has prioritized gender and women’s issues for years. Even its foreign policy is feminist.