gender equality
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Has the Taliban banned women from speaking?
Today's Big Question 'Rambling' message about 'bizarre' restriction joins series of recent decrees that amount to silencing of Afghanistan's women
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Africa's renewed battle against female genital mutilation
Under the radar Campaigners call for ban in Sierra Leone after deaths of three girls as coast-to-coast convoy prepares to depart
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What is a 'feminist approach' to cancer care?
The Explainer 800,000 women die from 'preventable' cancers each year due to 'patriarchy', landmark study finds
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Jobs for the boys: does the UK need a minister for men?
Conservative MP calls for dedicated cabinet role to combat 'crisis' in men's mental health and education
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How women can bridge the gender pension gap
In Depth New figures have shown the extent of the problem for women in retirement years
By Rebekah Evans Published
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Why the number of female world leaders is dropping
Under the Radar Women quitting politics are blaming sexism, threats, burnout and voter gender bias
By The Week Staff Published
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Battle of Britain: will Rishi Sunak block Scotland’s gender recognition law?
Today's Big Question Prime minister reportedly set to use constitutional ‘nuclear option’ in showdown with Holyrood over the legislation
By The Week Staff Published
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What is the gender housing gap?
feature Time it takes to get on to the property ladder differs depending on whether you’re male or female
By Kate Samuelson Published
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What is International Women’s Day?
In Depth The day dedicated to the achievements of women has been celebrated for over a century
By The Week Staff Published
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How can London’s streets be made safer for women?
Today's Big Question Females of all ages were subjected to ‘epidemic of violence’ in 2021
By Kate Samuelson Published
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What women can and can’t do in Saudi Arabia
In Depth Restrictive regulations remain despite social reforms giving women long fought for rights
By The Week Staff Last updated
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What is gender terrorism?
feature Pakistani activists call for action on country’s high rate of gender-based violence
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Changing legal gender: what’s new and how does it work?
Speed Read Cost of a gender recognition certificate application is reduced from £140 to £5
By Kate Samuelson Last updated
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‘Shocking’ study finds 90% of people worldwide biased against women
Speed Read New UN index reveals extent of ‘global backlash’ against gender equality
By The Week Staff Last updated
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