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Childbirth; this life bringing act changes women's lives and bodies forever. Around the world, women give birth to children even under the most uncomfortable conditions. This week, five stories from around the world focused on childbirth and maternal health concerns. According to a joint UN study, one stillbirth is recorded every 16 seconds, here's how…

ByDocument WomenOctober 10, 20210Comments

Polyamory, also known as “Consensual Polyamory” can be described as the practice of engaging in multiple romantic relationships at the same time with the consent of the people involved. Polyamory is different from cheating, it is also different from Polygamy where only one person gets to have multiple partners. However, this new form of marriage…

ByDocument WomenOctober 3, 20210Comments

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Surrogacy is the method where a woman (a surrogate) carries a child for another person(s) who are the commissioning or intending parents due to a prior arrangement that the child would be handed over at birth. Surrogacy has helped a lot of women who are unable to carry a pregnancy, this practice has saved many…

ByDocument WomenSeptember 26, 20210Comments

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Climate change is not just changing our environment, its consequences have become a reality to trillions of people globally. It is usually women and girls that struggle to pull through and recover from the after-effects. Here are five stories from around the world on how climate change is affecting women and girls. Climate change-related disasters…

ByDocument WomenSeptember 19, 20210Comments

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Divorce in recent times has become more complex and increasingly sought after by women. The culture of remaining in unhappy marriages is beginning to change as well as the pandemic forcing women to rethink their place in their marriages. Here are five stories from around the world on Divorce laws and divorce. The UK is set…

ByDocument WomenSeptember 12, 20210Comments

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Women’s bodies are heavily politicised and in these politics; usually, women’s rights to bodily autonomy and self-determination are voided. Abortion laws that have arbitrary time limits or those that ban abortions altogether are harmful and oppressive. Here are some news stories on the developments in abortion law around the world. A ban on abortions after…

ByDocument WomenSeptember 5, 20210Comments

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This week, we take a look at stories centring on women’s health and well being, especially concerning the Covid-19 pandemic. Fact-checking service Full-Fact has partnered with a women’s charity, Pregnant Then Screwed, to create a new WhatsApp-based helpline that promises to provide factual answers to questions about the Covid-19 vaccine within 24 hours. They hope…

ByDocument WomenAugust 29, 20210Comments

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The past week's events are the culmination of the ongoing effects of religious extremism and the aftereffects of the 20-year-long invasion of Afghanistan by western imperialists. Here are some stories detailing the impact of religious extremism on Afghanistan and around the world. Following the departure of the USA army, the Taliban has seized the helm…

ByDocument WomenAugust 22, 20210Comments

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This week, we’re sharing five articles that highlight the neglect of and discrimination against black women across the globe: A campaign targeted at large beauty brands and their use of carcinogenic ingredients in products targeted at black women gains traction. They urge that these lye-based products be taken off the shelves as they are toxic…

ByDocument WomenAugust 8, 20210Comments

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The Olympics are in full swing and Tokyo 2021 is proving to be revolutionary for the women involved. From unprecedented stands against unfavourable rules to record wins, here are five news stories about women from the Olympics. Thirteen-year-old Momiji Nishiya became the first female gold medalist in the women’s street skateboarding event. The silver and…

ByDocument WomenAugust 1, 20210Comments

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