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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.

26 gennaio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

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.

30 dicembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

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.

La seconda edizione del festival dei «16 giorni di attivismo contro la violenza di genere» ha visto il National Council for Women collaborare con organizzazioni internazionali per combattere la violenza contro le donne. Organizzato dalla rivista What Women Want insieme a UN Women, UNFPA e UNICEF, l’evento ha combinato discussioni politiche, arte e partecipazione pubblica. Le discussioni hanno evidenziato i rischi digitali e il ruolo dell’arte nella sensibilizzazione.

17 dicembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

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.