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Free the nipple: Meta advisory board overturns ban on bare breasts

Meta’s Oversight Board says the platform’s adult nudity rules should be overhauled to be less confusing and more inclusive.

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Watch: Thousands flock to Strasbourg in support of Iran protesters

Strasbourg saw thousands gather in support of the Iranian protesters. An estimated 12,000 people from all over Europe gathered to call on the European Union to blacklist the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation.

Afghanistan

NGO chief urges Taliban to reverse ban on Afghan women staff

Head of the Norwegian Refugee Council Jan Egeland visits Kabul to urge the Taliban to let Afghan women come back to work.

Iran

Words have power: The origins of 'woman, life, freedom'

From revolutionary Kurdish political writings to the women fighting against ISIS in northern Syria, the phrase 'woman, life, freedom' has an interesting back story.

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France

Iranian national dies in Lyon decrying Tehran's crackdown on protests

An Iranian national jumped into the Rhône River on Monday after posting a video on Facebook forewarning he was going to kill himself to raise awareness of his country's plight. According to NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR), 476 protesters have so far been killed in the crackdown.

Afghanistan

Taliban ban on female university students starts to bite

Marwa was just a few months away from becoming the first woman in her Afghan family to go to university. Instead, she will watch, achingly, as her brother goes without her.

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Taliban use water cannon on women protesting university ban

Taliban security forces used a water cannon to disperse women protesting the ban on university education for women on Saturday, eyewitnesses said.

Afghanistan

Taliban ban women from working for foreign and domestic NGOs

The latest restrictions come just days after the Taliban banned female students from attending universities across the country.

Afghanistan

Taliban minister defends ban on women from universities

The Taliban's minister of higher education said the ban issued earlier this week was necessary to prevent the mixing of genders.

Iran

More anti-government protests in Iran amid hunger strike in Germany

In solidarity with protesters, seven Iranians in Germany participated in a hunger strike. Some stopped eating for 24 days,

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Spanish MPs vote to approve new 'menstrual leave' for painful periods

The Spanish government first endorsed plans for paid leave for painful periods and strengthening access to abortion in May.

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'Woman' named Word of the Year 2022 by Dictionary.com

'Woman' is Dictionary.com's Word of the Year amid roll back of abortion rights and transgender row

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UK government backs law against public sexual harassment

The British government has backed a law to criminalise public sexual harassment, increasing the penalty for catcalling and other intimidating acts.

Tech News

Apple sued by women over 'dangerous' AirTag stalking

The plaintiffs called AirTag tracking devices "the weapon of choice of stalkers and abusers".

Malta

Bishops in Malta warn politicians not to ease strict abortion laws

The new proposed legislation would allow doctors to perform abortions when the pregnant person's life or health is at stake.

Afghanistan

Taliban silences Radio Free Europe

A Taliban official said the Afghan service was taken off air not complying "with journalistic principles and one-sided coverage."

Poland

Poles vent anger at Law and Justice leader over views on women

A few hundred protesters gathered Monday outside the house of Poland's ruling party leader to vent anger at what they regard as an erosion of women's rights

World News

Worldwide protests denounce violence against women

Protesters take to the streets for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

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In pictures: Afghan women banned from funfairs and parks

Since taking over Afghanistan, the Taliban have said women should not leave the home without a male relative and must cover their faces.

Poland

Polish leader blames low birthrate on women using alcohol

Opposition politicians, activists and celebrities accused Jaroslaw Kaczynski, a 73-year-old bachelor, of being out of touch.