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'Rude and inappropriate': Sophie Marceau remembers Depardieu
AFP, Published on 28/12/2023
» PARIS - Sophie Marceau, one of France's best-loved actors, said in an interview published Thursday that film icon Gerard Depardieu, accused of rape, was "rude and inappropriate" when they worked together, and targeted women with low-level jobs on set, not the stars.
French actors denounce 'lynching' of Depardieu
AFP, Published on 26/12/2023
» PARIS - Nearly 60 French actors and other prominent figures have denounced the "lynching" of disgraced film legend Gerard Depardieu, who is charged with rape and is facing a litany of other sexual assault claims.
Aid cuts hurt equality spending
News, Published on 24/08/2023
» Aid cuts could put more women and girls at risk of domestic violence, unsafe abortions and dropping out of school as rich nations' spending to fight gender inequality stagnates for the first time in a decade, charities and policy experts say.
Shielding women rights defenders
News, Published on 07/08/2023
» In recent years, the interconnectedness between a healthy environment, human rights, climate action, biodiversity conservation, and gender equity has gained significant recognition. To address these complex issues comprehensively, the United Nations (UN) and civil society organisations have united their efforts to strengthen collective advocacy. Central to this endeavour is the protection of women human rights defenders (WHRDs) and their communities, who play a vital role in defending these causes. This article explores the importance of safeguarding grassroots WHRDs, ongoing initiatives, and the imperative need for holistic collaboration to achieve sustainable progress.
Power of young voices
Life, Published on 12/06/2023
» Colourful papers and crayons scatter the floor as children scribble away on cardboard. Scissors meticulously cut paper into letters, and slowly messages are formed on the waiting cardboard, advocating for society to embrace diversity, promote marriage equality and tear down harmful gender binary.
KCON returns to Impact Arena after hiatus
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/03/2023
» After three years of hiatus, "KCON Thailand" is finally coming back. "KCON 2023 Thailand" will be held at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, this weekend (March 18-19). On the first day on Saturday, the artist line-up includes BamBam, (G)I-Dle, iKon, J01, KQ Fellaz 2, Mbitious, P1Harmony, and 8Turn. On the second day, Sunday, Young-jae is the headliner, followed by Itzy, ATEEZ, Kep1er, INI, Tempest, TNX, and TO1.
Women march as rights under threat across the globe
AFP, Published on 08/03/2023
» Women were taking to the streets from Kabul to Bangkok on Wednesday to mark International Women’s Day and defend rights that are coming under increasing attack.
Under Xi Jinping, Women in China Have Given Up Gains
Business, Published on 11/11/2022
» In China's state-media narrative, the Communist Party can pride itself on "historic achievements" on women's causes during Xi Jinping's tenure. By other measures, women have lost ground under Mr. Xi.
Traffickers dealing in abortion pills
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 31/07/2022
» Last November, Xaiana, a 23-year-old college student in northern Brazil, began exchanging text messages with a drug dealer in the south of the country. Following the dealer's instructions, she transferred 1,500 reais (10,000 baht), her living expenses for several months. Then, she waited three agonising weeks for the arrival in the mail of a blister pack of eight unmarked white pills.
Mennonite social media influencer rips up rulebook
AFP, Published on 31/03/2022
» CIUDAD CUAUHTéMOC (MéXICO) - A rising TikTok star from a Mennonite community in Mexico that once shunned rubber tires and electricity is embracing technology to give a glimpse of her life through social media.