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How Women In Leadership Can Transform Organizations
Rana Robillard May 9, 2024 Rana Robillard is Chief People Officer at Tekion and has served in top and senior level HR roles for more than two decades. As women, we navigate a world shaped by history, culture and societal norms. It often sends the message that being a woman is a limitation when it comes to…
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UN Expert Supports New EU Directive on Violence Against Women, Highlights Need for Further Enhancements
Reem Alsalem, the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, highlighted the essential role of civil society organizations in pushing the Directive through on April 24. Devdiscourse News Desk | Geneva | Updated: 14-05-2024 A UN expert today expressed support for the European Parliament’s recent adoption of the first European Union Directive aimed at combating violence against…
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Restrictive Abortion Laws Boost Murder Rates Among Girls and Women, Research Reveals
Story by Ed Cara 5.6.2024 Protesters holding signs supporting abortion rights. Restrictive abortion laws have caused a small but real climb in fatal violence committed against women, new research out Monday suggests. The study found that so-called TRAP laws were associated with an increased rate of murders among young girls and women committed by their…
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League of Women Voters Forum Educates Public on Expanded Voting Options, Accessibility
Alexis Rankin Tue, May 14, 2024 at 3:05 AM CDT CHEBOYGAN — Michigan’s expanded voting rights were the subject of an informational forum held by the League of Women Voters Northern Lower Michigan on Thursday, May 9, at the Cheboygan Area Public Library. In 2022, Michigan voters passed ballot Proposal 2, known as the “Promote…
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Who is Manahel al-Otaibi, Saudi Women’s Rights Activist Jailed for 11 Years Over Clothing Choices?
Story by [email protected] (DNA Web Desk) March 5 2024 A young female activist, Manahel al-Otaibi, was arrested in Saudi Arabia and sentenced to 11 years in prison. The court sentenced her on January 9 after a secret hearing in an anti-terrorism court. Saudi authorities confirmed this in a statement to the UN High Commissioner for…
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Minnesota Lawmakers Debate Constitutional Amendment to Protect Abortion and LGBTQ Rights
Story by TRISHA AHMED, Associated Press/Report for America May 6 2024 ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers launched their debate Monday on far-reaching legislation to amend the constitution to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights. The Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment would be among the nation’s most expansive protections of abortion and LGBTQ rights if it…
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Gender Equality: We Must Work To Promote Laws, Policies That Enhance Women’s Rights – Tinubu
Story by Joy Anigbogu May 13 2024 …Reaffirms Commitment To Ensuring No Nigerian Child Is Excluded From Quality Education …Advocates Decisive Actions To Eliminate Structural Inequalities… LAGOS – President Bola Tinubu has promised that his government will promote policies and laws that will enhance gender equality, even as he reaffirms commitment to ensure that no…
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Nicola Sturgeon Accused of ‘Astounding Lack of Self-Awareness’ Over Comments on Women’s Rights
Story by Brian Ferguson May 5 2024 Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks out at launch of Val McDermid’s ‘Queen Macbeth’ book Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of an “astounding” lack of self-awareness after the former first minister warned of a “push back” against women’s rights and suggested misogyny was “on the rise again”. The former…
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Trump’s Niece Says Her Uncle’s Role In DeSantis-Led Florida Abortion Ban Is Undeniable: ‘Chilling Reminder Of Precarious State Of Women’s Rights…’
Story by Shanthi Rexaline May 2024 Following Florida Governor Ron DeSantis‘ implementation of a six-week abortion ban, clinical psychologist Mary Trump, niece of former President Donald Trump, weighed in on the development and its potential impact on Republicans. What Happened: Mary Trump criticized the Republican Party, describing the ban as a “chilling reminder of the precarious state of…
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