The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched applications for the EmpowerHER Financial Literacy Programme 2025, a landmark initiative designed to equip 100,000 Nigerian women with essential skills in financial management and digital literacy. Spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in collaboration with Kudimata Nigeria Ltd, the programme represents a bold step toward closing […]
When the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, following the withdrawal of U.S. forces, life for Afghan women changed overnight. Schools, universities, workplaces, gyms, and public parks closed their doors to them. Poetry recitals and even public prayers became forbidden. With nearly 100 edicts now governing their lives, experts describe the situation
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The Kerala High Court has taken a progressive step toward ensuring gender justice in the film industry by emphasizing the need to incorporate intersectionality while drafting equality legislation. This development follows the release of the Justice Hema Committee report and the Kerala Film Policy Conclave, which discussed critical reforms to address discrimination and workplace challenges
In a landmark move that could pave the way for more inclusive conversations in sports, 23-year-old Anaya Bangar—child of former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar—has stepped forward to challenge existing boundaries in women’s cricket. Anaya, who previously went by the name Aryan, is a proud transgender woman and a passionate athlete. In a powerful Instagram video
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, alongside the Bronx LGBTQIA+ Task Force, Bronx Tourism Council, and Bronx Economic Development Corporation, hosted the borough’s annual Bronx Pride Celebration on Thursday, June 12, at the vibrant Bronx Brewery, located at 856 E. 136th St. 🌈 A Theme that Resonates The 2025 Pride’s theme—“Expression: My Identity is a Revolution”—echoed throughout
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