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Shadow Court Rescues Democracy
A shadow court could challenge Supreme Court power and protect democracy.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Dowry is a crime, not tradition, judge tells students
A senior judge in Andhra Pradesh calls for wider awareness of the Dowry Prohibition Act among students, warning that treating marriages as financial deals harms society.
The Hindu · 1m
Iran upholds flogging for singer who performed without hijab
An appeals court in Iran has confirmed a 74-lash sentence for Parastoo Ahmadi, who sang in a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert.
BBC News · 1m
Thailand Faces Early Demographic Crisis
Thailand’s birth rate drops below replacement level, risking population halving in 50 years.
Foreign Policy · 1m
Alanis Morissette Recrowned at Riot Fest
Alanis Morissette's confessional songwriting reigns at Riot Fest 2026.
Chicago Sun-Times · 2m
Violence against women in Gaza surges amid war
UN data shows a sharp rise in gender-based violence, forced marriage, and sexual assault as the conflict destroys social structures and pushes families into desperation.
BBC News · 2m
Afghan cyclist's silver shows women's resilience
Fariba Hashimi won an Asian Games medal after fleeing Taliban rule and training in disguise to avoid attack.
BBC Sport · 1m
Iranian actress faces threats after Venice award speech
Laleh Marzban won best actress at Venice for a film about women trapped by patriarchy, then dedicated her prize to Iranian women's freedom.
the Guardian · 1m
Two charged in South Africa murder amid gender violence crisis
Arrests in one killing offer a rare breakthrough as nine recent murders reignite urgent debate about South Africa's epidemic of violence against women.
BBC News · 1m
South Africa faith leaders condemn femicide
Religious leaders across Gauteng unite to demand justice for nine murdered women and systemic change to end gender-based violence.
Vaticannews · 1m
Is surrogacy modern slavery? UN faces pressure to decide
International groups are pushing the UN to classify surrogacy as a contemporary form of slavery, reigniting a global debate over reproductive rights and exploitation.
Newsweek · 2m
How Roya Mahboob is fighting for Afghan girls' education
An Afghan entrepreneur is using AI to help millions of girls access education under Taliban rule.
Newsweek · 2m
Iran coordinated killing and torture of protesters, Amnesty says
Leaked documents reveal the brutal crackdown on women-led protests after Mahsa Amini's death in custody.
the Guardian · 1m
A $15m bet to end FGM for good
Donor money for FGM work is collapsing just as legal bans come under attack, and one fund is trying to reverse both.
the Guardian · 1m
Gloria Steinem: Remembering the Voice of Modern Feminism
Feminist icon, journalist, and Ms. magazine co-founder Gloria Steinem has died at age 92, leaving behind a profound legacy of activism.
BBC News · 1m