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Society Denmark

22. January 2021

Sex Without Consent is Rape, Decides Denmark

Denmark will soon become the 12th country in Europe to finally recognize that sex without consent is rape, a huge step for Danish women, their rights and their protection.

Society

Society Egypt

12. January 2021

Young Woman Now Owns Her Mechanics Shop (Something New in Her Country)

In an country where beliefs regarding gender roles are conservative, a young woman – the first female motor mechanic in the Upper Egypt region – shattered a stereotype by opening her own car maintenance centre.

Society

Society Russia

9. January 2021

Finally, This Famous Metro Hires Women Drivers

For the first time in its history, the famous Moscow metro now hires female drivers since the profession is no longer deemed harmful to women’s health.

Health

Health United Kingdom

3. January 2021

2020, Year of Fitness (Thanks to Women!)

In 2020, women contributed to an unprecedented fitness boom as they took to running, cycling and walking, especially in the United Kingdom where they were encouraged by less restrictive regulations regarding outdoor activities during the lockdown.

Society

Society USA

13. December 2020

Next Year, the Three Most Powerful Positions in Finance Will Be Held by Women

In 2021, the top three positions in global finance will be held by women, contributing to reach gender equity, shatter the glass ceiling and encourage economic empowerment of women.

Society

Society India

10. December 2020

In Corona Times, India’s Female Superhero Spreads Compassion

India's first female superhero now tackles a new enemy – coronavirus – to fight against misinformation about COVID-19, but also to raise awareness and to spread compassion.

Society

Society India

8. December 2020

They Were Slaves Themselves – Now These Women Want to Fight Human Trafficking

A pilot project conducted in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu aims to recruit female slavery survivors and train them to become anti-trafficking campaigners in communities with a high risk of modern slavery.

Health

Health USA

3. December 2020

Use This Ring When Making Love – It Will Protect You Against AIDS

An American non-profit organization has developed a vaginal ring that prevents women from contracting HIV, bringing them newfound hope to actively better protect themselves against the virus in the future.

Society

Society Scotland

2. December 2020

Politicians Vote for Free Period Products (Also to Save Girls from Embarrassment)

The Members of the Scottish Parliament unanimously approved the Period Products Bill, thus tackling period poverty and period stigma, and ensuring that free period items such as tampons and pads are available to anyone who needs them.

Technology

Technology Colombia

22. November 2020

This App Follows Cacao Trees from Seed to Sale

The cacao tree could be the way forward for Colombia, and tech companies are developing made-to-measure apps to help farmers better capitalize on the full cacao’s potential.