Women

A new study has raised concerns about the low number of Gen Z youth, particularly women, entering politics in Kenya as major elections approach. Youth form the largest voter bloc, yet fewer than one percent of elected leaders are women under 35. Challenges include funding shortages and violence.

January 26, 2026 Reported by AI

President Lee Jae-myung has criticized the high prices of sanitary pads in South Korea and directed officials to explore free provision policies. The initiative is being called a 'basic sanitary pad' policy, echoing his earlier basic income efforts. Women's groups warn that affordability must not compromise safety.

Starting this Tuesday, December 30, the National Service for Training and Employment (Sence) begins payments for the Women's Work Bonus, providing a monthly contribution of up to $44,157 to eligible beneficiaries. Workers can check their assigned amount on the Sence website using their RUN and Unique Key. This December deposit is calculated proportionally to the income recorded in September.

December 30, 2025 Reported by AI

A study published in The Lancet shows that intimate partner violence is the fourth leading risk factor for premature death and disability among women aged 15 to 49 worldwide. It outranks many established health threats and links to more suicides than femicides. In Brazil, it ranks third, following obesity and childhood sexual violence.

The second edition of the '16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence' festival saw the National Council for Women partner with international organizations to combat violence against women. Organized by What Women Want magazine alongside UN Women, UNFPA, and UNICEF, the event combined policy talks, art, and public involvement. Discussions highlighted digital risks and art's role in awareness.

December 17, 2025 Reported by AI

Over six months, women from the Valparaíso Women's Penitentiary Center wrote letters to reconnect with loved ones and the outside world, breaking stigmas and promoting social reintegration. The project, led by Letras Públicas, culminates in public events at La Furia del Libro, featuring a writing workshop and the launch of a fanzine with letters and illustrations. This initiative underscores epistolary writing as a tool for intimate expression and freedom in incarceration contexts.