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Society USA

29. January 2024

Historic First: Women Associates Outnumber Men in Law Firms

For the first time in the history of the United States, women account for the majority of associates at law firms, a most-welcomed sign of the times.

Society

Activist of feminist group FEMEN holds a banner

Society Spain

19. December 2023

More Protection, Less Violence for Women Here

Over the last two decades, there has been a 30% decline in the number of females assassinated in Spain as the country makes progress to curb violence against women.

Society

Black Mamba member, South Africa, close up

Society South Africa

15. December 2023

These Women Work Hard to Save Rhinos

An all-female anti-poaching unit – the first in South Africa – is saving the country’s emblematic rhino from falling prey to poachers without the use of weapons while having a significant impact on local wildlife conservation.

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Women waiting for busses in Karnakta India

Society India

8. December 2023

Women Here Can Take the Bus to Work (or Wherever!) for Free

The Indian state of Karnataka is the latest to offer to make public buses free for women, empowering them to join the workforce and have more autonomy, and due to the scheme’s success, it could be implemented in other states.

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Portrait of schoolgirl drawing at the school library and laughing

Society The World

5. December 2023

Tens of Millions More Educated Girls Than a Short Decade Ago

The latest UNESCO report reveals that 50 million more girls are in school globally when compared to 2015.

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Society Sub-Saharan Africa

30. November 2023

Embracing Gender Equality for a Better Social and Economic Tomorrow

A growing number of Sub-Saharan African countries are taking concrete measures to achieve legal gender equality, profoundly and positively impacting women’s empowerment and opening up new avenues for them to pursue their professional aspirations.

Health

Etinosa Yvonne A nurse counsels a patient before she gets screened for cervical cancer, Niger State

Health The World

28. November 2023

Vaccines and More: The Whole World Is Fighting Cervical Cancer

The fight to eliminate cervical cancer completely is gaining momentum across the world through successful measures, including strong HPV vaccination campaigns, bringing hope to women who could face the non-communicable disease.

Health

Health Nigeria

12. November 2023

Millions of Girls to Be Protected from Cervical Cancer

Nigeria is looking to administer the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to some 8 million girls from nine to 14 during a five-day campaign to protect them from cervical cancer, which is common yet preventable.

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Society Eastern and Southern Africa

11. November 2023

Millions of Young Ladies to Get a Boost in Education, Employment and More

A newly approved program will facilitate access to education and economic empowerment opportunities for girls and young women all across Eastern and Southern Africa.

Society

A replica of the painting Maria salus populi romani stands where the synod of bishops meets at the Vatican

Society Vatican

7. November 2023

Female Bishops Now Have a Say in the Church Capital of the World

For the very first time in history, women are allowed to vote at a meeting of bishops taking place at the Vatican, a sign of the times as the Church is looking for ways to become more inclusive.