Women's Rights
Police investigate Muslim congregation after imam's sermon on hitting women
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Police in Kristianstad are investigating a local Muslim congregation following a sermon by Imam Abu Raad, where he discussed physically disciplining wives. The remarks have drawn strong criticism from other Swedish imams. The incident highlights tensions around religious teachings in modern society.
Monique Pelletier, former women's rights minister, dies at 99
Monique Pelletier, a pioneering figure in women's rights in France, died on October 19, 2025, at the age of 99. A former minister delegated to Women's Rights under Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, she played a key role in criminalizing rape and perpetuating the Veil law on abortion. Her death was announced by the Ministry for Equality between Women and Men.
Redondo defends including abortion in constitution amid PP and Vox opposition
Spain's Equality Minister Ana Redondo appeared in Congress to defend a constitutional reform protecting abortion as a fundamental right, citing the need to prevent setbacks amid global regression. She faced opposition from the PP, which dismissed it as a smokescreen, and Vox, which labeled it the sacrifice of innocents. The proposal follows recent controversies involving PP leaders like Ayuso and Almeida.
Federal judge blocks expanded access to abortion pill mifepristone
A federal judge in Texas has issued a ruling limiting the FDA's approval of mifepristone, the primary drug used in medication abortions. The decision revives a long-standing lawsuit challenging the drug's safety and regulatory process. This comes amid ongoing legal battles over abortion access following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.