This week, we gathered stories about women continuously seeking safety for themselves and their communities, as well as breaking free from patriarchal roles.
The British government is trying to tackle digital abuse with the passing of its landmark Online Safety Bill.
2. Pakistan
Women only markets? While women in rural Pakistan have always reared animals, taking care of nutrition, milking and vaccinations and keeping their barns and sheds clean, taking the animals to market for sale is considered a man’s job.
3. Brazil
A recent study looking at how small fishing communities in Brazil have coped with the pandemic found that female leaders often took on vital roles in ensuring their communities’ subsistence, and in helping to prevent contagion.
4. Sierra Leone
The death of a young woman in Sierra Leone almost immediately after undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM) has revived calls to end the practice.
5. Nepal
People in Nepal stage protests against the imposition of luxury tax on menstrual products, tampons. Previously, the Nepal government had committed to making efforts to bring the price of menstrual pads and tampons down.
Around the world, economies are starting to open up and people have resumed their duties. As women, however, our bodies, our minds and our careers continue to walk the tightrope.
This week, we gathered stories about death, healing and resilience.
1. Ireland
The killing of a primary school teacher in Ireland, Ashling Murphy this week has prompted discussions online about women’s safety. Many women on social media have shared their experiences and perspectives on violence and misogyny.
2. Egypt
Girls just wanna have fun? Apparently not in Egypt. A video of an Egyptian woman dancing went viral online, this led to her husband divorcing her and her employers sacking her. These actions have sparked fierce debates over women’s rights.
The year is coming to a close and families are spending more time together, but across the globe, women continue to demand rights to their bodies, safety and livelihoods.
We gathered stories from across the globe for you😁
1. In China
A hospital can currently only let pregnant women deliver by caesarean section if their husband approves. This week, the Chinese government met to discuss bills, including a draft amendment to the Women’s Rights & Interests Protection Law, which was 1st passed in 1992
2. In Honduras
Honduras is one of six countries in Latin America and the Caribbean that bans abortion under all circumstances, and it is the only country in the region to ban emergency contraception, also known as the morning-after pill.
Sis, it's perfectly okay to want to flex, relax and be taken care of this season but remember that January is the longest month of the year.
Here are 5 money mistakes that could ruin your rich auntie vibe this festive period.
1. Not budgeting: Leaving your spending to chance is a grave mistake to make this period, especially with the fact that everything and anything can be enticing. Ensure you set a budget on how and what to spend on.
The holidays have come around and the year is coming to a close but across the globe, women continue to fight for their rights. This week, Document Women has gathered stories of activism, bravery and success.
Noof al-Maadeed has been missing since mid-October after returning to Qatar from the UK and human rights activists are demanding Qatari authorities show proof that she is alive, amid growing fears that she has been killed or detained.