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Coronavirus is hurting women in tech
A survey of over 700 tech professionals conducted by software review company TrustRadius found women were more likely to be laid off and felt more…
Mexican president denies rising violence against women during lockdown
Mexico’s president on Wednesday said reports of violence against women had not increased during a nationwide lockdown, appearing to contradict official data signaling an uptick…
Health system overload threatens pregnant women and newborns
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates that 116 million babies have been born since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and on Thursday called for…
Women act as ‘agents of change’ in climate emergency
Women around the world can act as “agents of change” and find solutions to the challenges provoked by the global climate crisis, according to the…
COVID-19 could lead to millions of unintended pregnancies, new UN-backed data reveals
Ongoing lockdowns and major disruptions to health services during the COVID-19 pandemic could result in seven million unintended pregnancies in the coming months, according to…
Coronavirus to have ‘catastrophic’ impact on women with domestic abuse up 20%
The coronavirus lockdown could lead to a 20% surge in domestic violence as victims remain trapped at home with their abusers, the United Nations predicted…
Domestic violence reports rise by a third in locked-down London – police
Reports of domestic violence in London have risen by a third in the last six weeks, police said on Friday, urging victims to speak out…
Japan mayor under fire for ‘women dawdle at shops’ remark
The mayor of Japan’s Osaka has come under fire for suggesting men should do grocery shopping during the coronavirus outbreak because women are indecisive and…
Women bear brunt of U.S. job losses in coronavirus crisis
Women have lost the lion’s share of U.S. jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, researchers said on Thursday, as family responsibilities and the industries they dominate…
Thailand pledges to protect women who report sexual abuse
Thailand stepped up efforts to tackle sexual harassment on Tuesday, pledging to protect victims who come forward and to investigate complaints of abuse experienced by…
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