Tag: women's rights
Gaza war drives wedge between French feminists
French feminist groups have come under fire for purportedly turning a blind eye to the sexual violence unleashed on Israeli women during the October 7 attacks by Hamas, echoing the…
Video documents female genital mutilation camp in Guinea
The video shows four little girls, one in tears, in what is referred to as a “camp for genital mutilation” in Conakry. Our Observer says that this is the first…
Safe havens? As some nations restrict access, a look at Europe’s limits on abortion
As US states and nations such as Poland move towards restricting access to abortions, parts of Europe are seen as something of a safe haven for those looking to terminate pregnancies.…
Top 10 good news stories (yes, really) from 2022
Anyone would be forgiven for thinking there was little good news in a year dominated by the war in Ukraine as well as the cost-of-living crisis and record climate-related disasters.…
Abortion on the line as Italy’s far right eyes power
Italy’s surging far-right parties have been eroding abortion rights at the regional level, adding further hurdles to what was already an obstacle course for many women. With Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing…
The women who shaped 2021
They blazed trails, set new records, called out injustice and faced down oppression: FRANCE 24 takes a look at the inspirational women who shaped the past 12 months. The year 2021…