On Women
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Iraq to legalise child marriage, to reduce age of consent from 18 to 9
The Iraqi government is moving to amend the marriage law that allows men to marry young children as the government has reduced the age of consent from eighteen years to nine years. The proposed amendment…
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to re-serve as Director-General of WTO, emerges as sole candidate
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the current Director-General, is the sole nominee to lead the organisation for a second four-year term. This confirmation came on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in…
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Nigerian Stars Tems and Yemi Alade Earn Grammy Nominations
Nigerian singers Tems and Yemi Alade have received Grammy nominations for the 67th annual ceremony, as revealed on Nov. 8, 2024. The Grammy Awards recognise outstanding achievements in the music industry, with nominees across various…
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Switzerland Announces Face-Covering Ban Amid Global Debate on Women’s Rights
In a significant legislative decision, the Swiss government, led by Viola Amherd, announced on Nov. 6, 2024, that a nationwide ban on face coverings, including burqas, will take effect starting Jan. 1, 2025. This law,…
