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Five essential facts to know about femicide

Proposed by Sissy Vovou Gender related killings (femicide/feminicide) are the most brutal and extreme manifestation of a continuum of violence against women and girls that takes many interconnected and overlapping forms. Defined as an intentional killing with a gender-related motivation, femicide may be driven by stereotyped gender roles, discrimination towards women and girls, unequal power relations between …

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Laila Shawa—a revolutionary Palestinian artist who found international fame—has died, aged 82

Proposed for publication by Sissy Vovou The passing of renowned Palestinian artist Laila Shawa at her home in London on Monday 24 October, at the age of 82, has elicited international tributes and condolences. One of Palestine’s most accomplished and revolutionary artists, Shawa forged elements of her country’s nature, folklore and architecture into compelling contemporary …

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European Jobs Monitor 2021: Gender gaps and the employment structure

Here we publish the  conclusion of a report by: Eurofound and European Commission Joint Research Centre (2021), European Jobs Monitor 2021: Gender gaps and the employment structure, European Jobs Monitor series, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembour This interesting 86 page report can be found at Conclusion Two distinctive features of labour market change …

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Afghanistan – Taliban Says Women Not Able to Travel Without a Male Relative Chaperone

We don’t forget Afghan women December 26, 2021 – Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities say women seeking to travel anything other than short distances should not be offered transport unless they are accompanied by a close male relative. The guidance, issued by the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, also called on all vehicle owners …

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Amnesty International publishes policy and research on protection of ’issued women rights

Found by Alexia Tsouni  The electronic newspaper « Το Μωβ » does not consider the prostitution of a profession,but violence against women .Agrees to the protection of extradited women or persons , but not to its recognition as a profession . If a customer is bad you need to manage it yourself to the end. …

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