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7. October 2019

Indonesian Parliament Protects Girls from Unwanted Husbands

Indonesian girls can marry at the age of 16 – or even younger should their parents request permission from courts or officials – but the parliament has now agreed to raise and restrict the minimum age at which women can marry to 19.

Society

29. September 2019

“Mighty Girls” Books Empower Women in Indonesia

800 Indonesian women are collaborating with Asian writers and illustrators in a book collection that represents a fight for women’s empowerment and against male dominance.

Heroes

26. September 2019

Celebrity Chef Spices Immigrant Women’s Lives With Free Cooking Classes

Award-winning chef Asma Khan uses her success in London’s restaurant industry to empower other immigrant women, tackling both racism and sexism in the United Kingdom and around the world.

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

19. September 2019

Board Game News: Ms Monopoly Celebrates Women’s Inventions

Board game company Hasbro has created a new version of their popular Monopoly in a drive to promote women empowerment, switching real-estate properties with inventions made by women.

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

15. September 2019

Water Women Make Community Happier With Two Hours a Day

A group of around 600 women from over 200 villages in central India have gathered together as the “Jal Sahelis” – water women friends – to restore the water infrastructure in the conservative region of Bundelkhand.