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Europe
Europe’s summer 2022 heatwaves killed 61,000 people, study shows
More than 61,000 people died due to the heat during Europe’s record-breaking summer last year, a study said on Monday…
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Asia
Commentary: ‘An awkward photo-op’ – Japan’s persistent gender problem
For an economy that struggles with labour shortages, women have long been an underutilised resource. Having achieved almost full parity…
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Sport
Europe’s hidden shame: Forced sterilisation of women with disabilities
Forced sterilisation of women with disabilities is still happening in Europe. The European Parliament is currently debating a binding legislation…
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Europe
The 51% – Women in sports: How female physiology impacts performance
Back to homepage / Shows / The 51% Issued on: 16/06/2023 – 17:33Modified: 16/06/2023 – 17:39 12:16 THE 51 PERCENT…
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Europe
The 51% – Spain becomes the first European nation to offer menstrual leave
Back to homepage / Shows / The 51% Issued on: 02/06/2023 – 14:17Modified: 02/06/2023 – 14:25 10:27 51 PERCENT ©…
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Europe
Swiss court acquits Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan on charges of rape, sexual coercion
A Swiss court on Wednesday acquitted Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan on charges of rape and sexual coercion, finding no evidence…
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Asia
Commentary: Why so many South Korean women are refusing to date, marry or have kids
The government has created gender quotas in certain industries to try to unravel this system of gendered citizenship. For instance,…
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Asia
Taiwan holds first training for women reservists
Taiwanese men are required to do mandatory military service and reservist training, but women can also volunteer to serve in…
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Asia
Women take on Japan’s political gender gap for ‘true democracy’
“I became interested in becoming a politician because I thought I could give hope to people with disabilities,” said Saito,…
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