Women's Rights

The case of Nora Edström's ten-kilo cyst, dismissed as psychological causes for years, has now become a political issue. Liberal politician Willhelm Sundman demands an end to psychologizing young women's symptoms in healthcare. Nerikes Allehanda reports on the event.

January 28, 2026 Reported by AI

The CDU Women's Union has submitted a motion to ban the burka and niqab in public spaces ahead of the party congress. Coalition partner SPD opposes it, warning against patronizing women. The debate revives old controversies over women's rights and freedoms.

In Yumbo, Valle del Cauca, over 1,500 people joined the Kilómetros por la Equidad race to promote respect for women and fight misogyny and violence. The event received support from local and regional authorities. The mayor and social manager emphasized its community-building role.

November 20, 2025 Reported by AI

South Korean First Lady Kim Hea Kyung met with Egyptian First Lady Intissar el-Sisi in Cairo on Thursday for talks and a luncheon, sharing thoughts on traditional foods and cultural exchanges. The meeting took place alongside a summit between Presidents Lee Jae Myung and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. They later toured major historical sites.

President Claudia Sheinbaum filed a complaint against Uriel Rivera Martínez, who sexually harassed her on November 4 in Mexico City's Historic Center. The incident, captured on video, drew condemnations from activists, the UN, and officials, underscoring the need for uniform laws against gender violence. Sheinbaum stressed that such aggressions affect all women in the country.

November 05, 2025 Reported by AI

A woman in her 50s was stabbed to death in the Gryta area of Västerås on Monday evening, with her son suffering minor injuries. Her husband is suspected of the murder and attempted murder, with an honor-related motive according to reports. Four people, including family members, were arrested shortly after the incident.