Reform UK's proposed Women and Motherhood Protection Act, intended to "strengthen women's rights," is criticized by unions for potentially undermining equal pay for work of equal value and effectively repealing the 2010 Equality Act. The party claims it will restore 1970s/90s protections and extend maternity leave claim limits.
UK ministers face accusations of prioritizing rhetoric over tangible action regarding women and girls in conflict zones. MPs warn that aid cuts are jeopardizing Britain's global leadership on gender equality and the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
A play titled 'Le Procès d’une vie' at Paris's Théâtre du Splendid, which won three Molières, revisits the 1972 Bobigny trial of five women accused of abortion. The play highlights their solidarity and the fight led by lawyer Gisèle Halimi to advance women's reproductive rights.
Economic hardship and Taliban restrictions in Afghanistan exacerbate violence against women, making it harder to escape, report, or conceal. Forced marriages and poverty increase dependency, while fear and weak legal frameworks stall justice, leading to potential femicide.
Economic hardship and Taliban restrictions in Afghanistan exacerbate violence against women, making it harder to report and escape. Forced marriages and poverty increase dependence, leading to abuse and lethal outcomes, with justice often stalled by fear, power, and flawed legal codes.
In a wave of legal challenges tied to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, doctors are under heightened scrutiny. Even with an expanded window for obtaining abortions, critics argue that the legislation still favors medical authority over women's rights to choose. Advocates are pushing for the complete decriminalization of abortion and full autonomy for women in making these decisions.
