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Some experts say more women should consider removing fallopian tubes to reduce cancer risk
Health & Fitness
March 7, 2023
Some experts say more women should consider removing fallopian tubes to reduce cancer risk
CNN — “Knowledge is power,” says Samantha Carlucci, 26. The Ravena, New York, resident recently had a hysterectomy that included…
Afghan women protest outside Kabul University as male students return to class
Middle East
March 7, 2023
Afghan women protest outside Kabul University as male students return to class
CNN — Young Afghan women gathered outside Kabul University on Monday to protest the ruling Taliban’s ban on female education…
President keen on status of Egyptian women in community
Egypt
March 5, 2023
President keen on status of Egyptian women in community
Egypt’s First Lady Entissar al-Sisi said that President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is keen on the status of Egyptian women and…
Women empowerment receives special attention from political leadership in Egypt: NCW
Egypt
February 15, 2023
Women empowerment receives special attention from political leadership in Egypt: NCW
As the chair of the 8th session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Ministerial Conference on Women, Egypt is…
Taliban use water cannon on women protesting education order in Afghanistan
Middle East
December 25, 2022
Taliban use water cannon on women protesting education order in Afghanistan
A group of women took to the streets in the city of Herat in Afghanistan on Saturday, protesting against a…
Taliban orders NGOs to ban female employees from coming to work
Middle East
December 25, 2022
Taliban orders NGOs to ban female employees from coming to work
CNN — The Taliban administration in Afghanistan has ordered all local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to stop their female…
The Taliban pledged to honor women’s rights in Afghanistan. Here’s how it eroded them instead
Middle East
December 24, 2022
The Taliban pledged to honor women’s rights in Afghanistan. Here’s how it eroded them instead
When the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021 in a lightning takeover following the withdrawal of US…
3 Egyptian female researchers win L’Oreal–UNESCO science award
Egypt
November 30, 2022
3 Egyptian female researchers win L’Oreal–UNESCO science award
Three Egyptian women have earned L’Oréal-UNESCO Fellowship For Women In Science National Awards for their scientific achievements, joining other notable…
As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
Middle East
November 4, 2022
As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
CNN — As many as 14,000 people have been arrested in Iran during protests there since September, according to a top United Nations official. “Over…
Antidepressant use during pregnancy doesn’t harm child development, study says
Health & Fitness
October 4, 2022
Antidepressant use during pregnancy doesn’t harm child development, study says
CNN – Expectant mothers taking many common antidepressants need no longer worry the medication may harm their child’s future behavioral…