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Pakistan rape case turns spotlight on misogyny, justice system
Updated : 3 years ago IST
On February 2, a young woman out for an evening walk with a friend was beaten and sexually assaulted at gunpoint by two men in Fatima Jinnah Park, the largest park in the capital. The attack sparked an uproar on social media and protests by women's advocacy groups. A rape case in Islamabad a
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'Misogynistic, gender-biased': NCW takes cognizance on curbs on entry of w
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The NCW further claimed that the move smacked of 'misogyny', adding that the Constitution does not provide for such 'gender-based discrimination'.
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Afghan women fight their own war through activism and courage
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Afghan women have proved to the world that they are not passive victims to be pitied by the world or waiting for the United States and their international allies to liberate them.
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Pakistan: PTI, JUI-F united by misogyny as they oppose 'Aurat March'
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government and opposition Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), which are always at loggerheads, have come together to oppose Aurat March in Pakistan, local media reported.
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Pakistan Minister Gandapur draws flak for sexist remarks against Maryam Na
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 26 (ANI): Pakistan which is decried globally for the plight of its women again revealed its misogyny through Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Ali Amin Khan Gandapur's "sexist and foul" remarks against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vi
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Justin Timberlake apologises to Britney Spears, Janet Jackson in public no
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 13 (ANI): After garnering backlash on social media for accusations of sexism and misogyny, American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake issued a public note to apologise to former partner Britney Spears and Janet Jackson on Friday (local time).
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#WeSupportSandeepReddyVanga trends on Twitter, fans support the director
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), July 7 (ANI): 'Kabir Singh' director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's recent statement made to defend the outrage against his film during an interview, roused fans who took out anger on the social media. Now, some supporters are stepping in for the director with the hashtag 'We suppo
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Beating malnutrition, misogyny in Beed district of Maharashtra
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Beed (Maharashtra) [India], Jun 2 (ANI): Given the skewed sex ratio, rampant sex determination, female foeticide, malnutrition and tradition of giving a disturbing name to girls, the state Women and Child Development Department has gone into mission mode to 'save girls' in Beed. The departm
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NCW condemns Sidhu's 'bride who does less work' comment on Modi
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Rekha Sharma on Saturday condemned Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu's sexist remark comparing the Prime Minister "to a bride who only makes noise with bangles but doesn't make enough chapattis" and said it
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BJP minister draws flak for sexist remark on Priyanka Gandhi
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi (India), Jan 27 (ANI): Bihar Minister Vinod Narayan Jha has been panned by women's rights groups for his misogynistic and sexist remarks on newly inducted Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, whom he called "just a beautiful face."
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Youngsters troubled by romantic relationships, sexual harassment
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 18 (ANI): According to a recent report, many young people struggle with developing healthy romantic relationships and that the rates of misogyny and sexual harassment among teens and young adults are alarmingly high.
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