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Japan’s problem with women’s equality is getting worse, not better
In the 2025 global gender gap index (GGGI), Japan ranks 118th out of 148 countries – still the lowest among the G7 nations and among…
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Why we still don’t understand what happens to women’s bodies during labour
Photo by Jonathan Borba, CC BY-SA Maternal and newborn deaths are rising globally, not just in low- and middle-income countries, but in wealthy nations too.…
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Pelvic floor training can help active women avoid exercise-related symptoms
Dudarev Mikhail/Shutterstock Are you a woman who exercises regularly? If so, here’s a vital question: do you train your pelvic floor muscles as part of…
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Women’s prize for fiction 2025: six experts review the shortlisted novels
From a longlist of 16, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2025 Women’s prize for fiction. Our experts review the finalists ahead of the…
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Six ways to make the internet safer for women
Antonio Guillem / Shutterstock Women are less likely to protect themselves online because current safety advice does not take full account of their needs –…
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“Nothing Beats Having Economic Power”: Cynthia Obi-Uchendu on Women Owning Their Finances
There are a few things Cynthia Obi-Uchendu holds close to her heart, and among them is her deep gratitude for her financial independence. In talking…
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Australian Protesters Demand Government Action on Violence Against Women
<p>Protesters are demanding government action in Australia following a surge in violence against women.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv/australian-protesters-demand-government-action-on-violence-against-women/">Australian Protesters Demand Government Action on Violence Against Women</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>
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Wunmi Adelusi: How Gender-Friendly Policies Promote Inclusion in The Workplace
As I reflect on the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, Inspire Inclusion, I am reminded of a newsletter I received from my mentor…
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Five witchcraft myths debunked by an expert
Three women executed as witches in Derneburg Germany in October 1555 Everett Collection About 400 years ago, the European witch hunts were at their peak.…
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Like many women, I didn’t know I was autistic until adulthood – how late diagnosis can hurt mental health and self image
Dagerotip/Shutterstock For many women, adult diagnoses of autism are “a light in the darkness”, an epiphany of self-understanding. My “lightbulb moment” came in my late…
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