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The holidays have come around and the year is coming to a close but across the globe, women continue to fight for their rights. This week, Document Women has gathered stories of activism, bravery and success. Kenya Sex workers in Kenya have reignited calls to decriminalize their work after new details emerge from the 2012…

ByDocument WomenDecember 19, 20210Comments

This week, the world has celebrated and acknowledged human rights, but women continue to fight for theirs. Document Women has gathered five stories from across the globe. Turkey The documentary "Dying Divorce" goes over the efforts of activists working to end violence against women in Turkey. It has been selected as the United Kingdom’s official…

ByDocument WomenDecember 12, 20210Comments

Around The World In 5

Across the globe, awareness as to the safety of women continues to be discussed. This week, Document Women gathered stories about abuse, safety and leadership. Sierra Leone In Sierra Leone, Many young women emigrate to the Middle East in search of well-paying jobs, instead, they are met with abuse, exploitation and inhumane working conditions. The…

ByDocument WomenDecember 5, 20210Comments

Around The World In 5

This week, Document Women gathered stories from around the world focused on women's firsts, struggles and ongoing conversations South Sudan In the Bor region of South Sudan, there have been reports of young women and girls being harassed for their choice of outfits. They have often been slut-shamed, and have been subject to violence on…

ByDocument WomenNovember 28, 20210Comments

Around The World In 5

Women continue to fight; not just for themselves but for others. Document Women has gathered stories of bravery, innovation and courage. Indonesia In Indonesia, Coral Catch Gili Air is working to regrow the island's coral reefs. The environmental group recently received a grant to fund an all-women conservation team to train women from all over…

ByDocument WomenNovember 21, 20210Comments

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This week saw the first Chinese woman ever to walk in space. It also saw women's bodily rights being restored and corporate response to abortions. Document Women found stories on safety and women navigating a new frontier. Spain; In 2013, the Spanish conservative party rescinded a law that gave queer and single people access to…

ByDocument WomenNovember 14, 20210Comments

Around The World In 5

This week, Women continue to fight for the right to their lives, the right to their bodies and the right to equal work responsibilities. Document Women gathered stories from around the world. Mexico To celebrate the day of the dead, activists staged a march in honour of the deceased, bringing attention to Mexico's alarming rate…

ByDocument WomenNovember 7, 20210Comments

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This week, Document Women records new wins, new firsts and ongoing conversations for women across the world. Japan Tomoko Yoshino has been appointed the first female president of Japan’s powerful labour union federation. Ms Yoshino is the first woman to hold this position since its creation in 1989. Starting her career as a medium-size sewing…

ByDocument WomenOctober 31, 20210Comments

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This week, Document Women gathered stories of women's firsts and persisting conversations. India: For the first time in India's history, three women have been sworn in as judges at its Supreme Court. The Chief Justice praised this while adding that at least 50 per cent of women should be found at all levels of the…

ByDocument WomenOctober 24, 20210Comments

Around The World In 5

This week, Document Women has gathered five diverse stories from around the world with one thing in common; Women Qatar: Qatar introduced women's rights recently, allowing women to independently get a driving license. However, It still has its issues like the guardianship system, where a woman needs male permission to marry, travel, and access reproductive…

ByDocument WomenOctober 17, 20210Comments

Around The World In 5

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