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New Delhi, Aug 22 (JEN): In what is seen as a landmark victory for the Muslim women in India, who are fighting to scrap the practice of triple talaq, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday said the practice is unconstitutional and asked the country's government to legislate a law in Parliament. more
Malala gets into Oxford University, to study PPE

London, Aug 17 (JEN): Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai has got into Oxford University and will be taking up classes there.

Investing in women key to sustainable peace in DR Congo and Nigeria, UN deputy chief tells Security Council

New York, Aug 10(Just Earth News): Investing in women and girls must be central to global efforts towards sustainable peace and development in both Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the ...

The woman campaigning to make upskirting a crime in England

London, Aug 11 (JEN): Gina Martin is a an ordinary British woman pursuing an extraordinary job.

Thai granny defies age, picks up degree at 91

Bangkok, Aug 10 (JEN): In a classic example of where there is a will, there is a way, a 91-year-old lady completed her bachelors degree on Wednesday.

China: Restaurant offers discounts according to bra size, incurs wrath

Beijing, Aug 8 (JEN): As bizarre as it sounds, a restaurant in mainland China incurred the wrath of its customers after it offered the female diners discounts depending on the size of their ...

NTERVIEW: Head of UN drug body urges greater access to treatment for women

New York, Aug 2(Just Earth News): Women continue to be disproportionately affected by drug use, and face obstacles in accessing treatment, compared to men, according to the President of the ...

Wrapping up African trip, UN deputy chief vows to ensure displaced women return home in dignity

New York, July 28(Just Earth News): The United Nations deputy chief wrapped up her visit to two African countries – Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo – where on Thursday s ...

INTERVIEW: Education, women's empowerment 'top priorities' for UN in India, says senior official

New York, July 22(Just Earth News): To meet the challenges of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), India should prioritize women's empowerment and education, the United Nation's develop ...

Indian movie Lipstick Under My Burkha turns tables on patriarchy

“Sex”, “sizzle”, “bomb” “item” “titillation” and short forms like TNC (thigh, navel, cleavage) are words inserted into the English lexicon purely when the female is the o ...