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28. September 2019

Supermarket Giant Ends Business with Meat Firms Involved in Slavery

Global supermarket chain Carrefour and Grupo Pão de Açucar (GPA) in Brazil have cut ties with firms associated with blacklisted farmers, following their pledge to keep their supply chains free of slave labor.

Health

24. September 2019

Breastfeed Your Baby to Save Lives and $341 Billion a Year

The world could save around a billion dollars a day if women were to breastfeed more, avoiding 820,000 infant deaths as well as ovarian and breast cancer for mothers.

Society

23. September 2019

First Hindu Woman Joins Police Force in Islamic Pakistan Province

In the midst of tension between Islamic Pakistan and majority Hindu India, young Pushpa Kohli has joined the police force as Assistant Sub Inspector in the province Sindh. It is a historic moment for the large, mostly rural province.

Society

21. September 2019

Australian Girls Get a Break as State Breaks Taboo in Schools

Victoria has become the first Australian state to offer free tampons and pads in schools, saving families money and challenging the Aunt Flo stigma.

Society

20. September 2019

Mountain Girls’ Passion for Football Defies Conventions

29 mountain girls aged between 11 to 22 years marched for four hours in one of the toughest trails in Pakistan to challenge norms and chase their love for football.

Society

16. September 2019

One Word on Marriage Certificate Means Big Step for Bangladesh’s Women

Marriage laws in Bangladesh have taken a turn for the better, and brides no longer need to declare if they are virgins on official marriage documents.

Society

27. May 2019

A man is a man is a woman – more freedom for transgender people

Tasmania is on the way to become Australia’s first state to make it optional to list gender on birth certificates. The landmark bill will become a law shortly, after it was approved by the state’s lower and upper house. People aged 16 and above can now…