Misogyny
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7 out of 48 ministers: Nigerian women rank low in political participation despite Tinubu’s promises
Since the return to democracy in 1999, women’s political participation in Nigeria has been in a constant state of flux. Report by Global Gap Gender 2024 showed that Nigeria ranked 125th out of 146 countries.…
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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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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,…
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Misogyny, Donald Trump’s Recurring Ticket to the White House
About 50 years ago, American women were not allowed to vote or contest presidential elections. A lot has changed since the women in the United States fought for their right to vote. However, male privilege…
