In a bold move, Sumeyye Akyol, a rising artist from Turkey, showcased her powerful piece, "Domination, " at the BASE 2025 event. This artwork uses hair to symbolize women's resistance and freedom of choice. Akyol, who grew up in the conservative town of Batman, knows firsthand the pressures women fa
President Trump's recent outburst towards a female journalist has sparked a heated debate. He called her "piggy" while she was asking about the Epstein case. This incident happened while the nation was focused on the abuse of girls by Epstein and his powerful friends. Joyce Vance, a former federal
Afghanistan's women are facing tough times. Since the Taliban took over in 2021, they've been banned from many jobs and schools. This isn't just a local issue. It affects everyone, everywhere. Afghan women are strong. They've been through a lot, but they keep going. Many used to be doctors, lawyers
Sudan's ongoing conflict has left women in Darfur facing unimaginable horrors. The U. N. has shared reports of systematic rape, killings, and children going missing as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of al-Fashir city. This city's fall has given the RSF a strong hold on the
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female president, found herself in the middle of a heated debate about sexual harassment after a man groped her on the streets of Mexico City. The incident, caught on video, showed the president being touched inappropriately by a drunk man before her aides intervene
Tish Hyman, a well-known singer, has recently taken a strong stance on a controversial issue. She is calling for laws that protect spaces meant only for women. This includes public restrooms and other areas where women might feel vulnerable. Hyman believes that clear rules are needed to keep these s
Mexico made big moves to protect women. They introduced laws against femicide, changed divorce rules, and made abortion safer. But did these changes make a difference? Not really. Despite all these efforts, women in Mexico are still being killed at alarming rates. The idea was simple. Make femicide
In Brazil, domestic violence against women is a big problem. From 2015 to 2020, many cases were reported. This violence is not spread out evenly. Some places have more cases than others. The risk of facing domestic violence is higher in certain areas. This is not just about where people live. It is
Afghanistan's female athletes are facing tough times. The Taliban's strict rules have made it almost impossible for them to play sports in their own country. Many have had to leave Afghanistan to keep playing. This is a big deal because sports can be a way to stand up against unfair rules. One pers
The summer of 2020 was a turning point. A woman watched from her parents' home as the U. S. was divided. Half the nation protested the murder of George Floyd, while the other half seemed to support it. Donald Trump was running for re-election, despite being impeached. COVID-19 was raging, with over
