women
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…
5 women who should have won a Nobel Prize
Science
October 3, 2022
5 women who should have won a Nobel Prize
CNN – It was an all-male lineup of laureates for last year’s Nobel Prizes in medicine, physics and chemistry, awards…
More than half of the protesters detained across Russia are women, monitoring group says
World
September 22, 2022
More than half of the protesters detained across Russia are women, monitoring group says
Over half of the anti-war demonstrators detained across Russia on Wednesday are women, according to the independent protest monitoring group OVD-Info, making…
Iranian women burn their hijabs as hundreds protest death of Mahsa Amini
Middle East
September 21, 2022
Iranian women burn their hijabs as hundreds protest death of Mahsa Amini
CNN – In the video, a massive crowd cheers as a woman lifts a pair of scissors to her hair…
Middle Eastern women take the lead in global cybersecurity: Report
Technology
September 12, 2022
Middle Eastern women take the lead in global cybersecurity: Report
Over 94 percent of women in the Middle East are interested in pursuing a degree in cybersecurity, according to a…
Featherweight boxer Ramla Ali looks to break barriers in Saudi Arabia’s first ever female fight
Middle East
August 20, 2022
Featherweight boxer Ramla Ali looks to break barriers in Saudi Arabia’s first ever female fight
(CNN) – After fleeing war in Somalia as a child, featherweight boxer Ramla Ali has had to fight for everything…
A record number of women are running in Kenya’s elections but many face harassment and abuse
World
August 7, 2022
A record number of women are running in Kenya’s elections but many face harassment and abuse
Lamu, Kenya (CNN) – Just before sunset, Umra Omar boards a speedboat that will take her around the historic Lamu…
Gene discovery may explain why more women get Alzheimer’s disease
Life & Style
July 2, 2022
Gene discovery may explain why more women get Alzheimer’s disease
(CNN) – Scientists have identified a gene that appears to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s in women, providing a potential…