In a surprising turn of events, a high-ranking Taliban official has spoken out against the group’s ban on education for Afghan women and girls. Sher Abbas Stanikzai, the political deputy at the Foreign Ministry, made these remarks at a religious school ceremony in southeastern Khost province. He arg
On Thursday, the House approved a bill aiming to deport illegal immigrants with a history of violence against women. This bill, called the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, was introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC). It received support from both sides of the political aisle, wi
Just days before Donald Trump was set to take office again, thousands of people from across the U. S. gathered in Washington, D. C. to march for women's reproductive rights and other causes they feel are threatened by the incoming administration. This wasn't the first time such a march had happened;
Breast cancer isn't just a worry for older women anymore. Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine found that younger women, those under 50, are now facing a higher risk than ever before. This increase is especially troubling because it's happening quickly. In fact, between 2000 and
President Joe Biden has been a long-time supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), believing that no one should face discrimination based on their sex. On January 27, 2020, Virginia, the 38th state, ratified the ERA. This means that three-fourths of the states have now approved it, which is wha
It turns out that a bit of anxiety might not be all bad. Researchers recently found that moderate anxiety could actually help older women with low muscle strength maintain their balance. This is especially important since older adults often struggle with balance, and women are more likely to experie
For the first time, women's basketball teams will be paid for playing in March Madness. This big change came when the NCAA approved a new pay structure. It means teams can earn money based on how well they do in the tournament. This is a big deal because until now, only men's teams got paid. The vo
Imagine this: a young, healthy woman who takes care of herself gets a shocking diagnosis. Siobhan Donovan, 33, had just finished a smooth pregnancy with her third child. She was active, ate well, and didn’t smoke. Then she found some swelling in her breast. It turned out to be metastatic breast canc
Maria Sharapova, the former tennis pro, has always been about more than just sports. She's now using her voice to highlight how female athletes are making waves in the business world. In an article for The Business of Fashion, she talks about how athletes like Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka are sho
Cervical cancer continues to affect minoritized women disproportionately due to low screening rates and incomplete follow-ups. One key hurdle is that these women often face structural and emotional barriers to getting colposcopies, a crucial exam for detecting early signs of cervical cancer. Tried-
