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A belated #MeToo awakening in Greece has shed more light on abuse of women in the country. But Greek activists say the conservative country has yet to fully dismantle traditional, patriarchal attitudes that lead to violence against women, while many have called for a separate crime charge for femicide.
As Final Vote Nears in France, a Debate Over Islam and Head Scarves
Roger Cohen /
The New York Times
Marine Le Pen, the far-right contender, has proposed a ban on Muslim women wearing head scarves in public.
Yesterday's Boston Marathon marked the 50th anniversary of women participating in the race. For the marathon's first 76 years, women were not allowed to run.
Women’s safety endangered by gender-based violence in Somaliland due to one of its worst droughts
Maya Oppenheim /
The Independent
Extreme hunger and a scarcity of water are impacting 14 million people in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia - with women routinely bearing the burden of having to hunt down food and water during droughts. ActionAid, a leading NGO, warned this can result in women making lengthy trips through war-ravaged regions where they are more likely to be subjected to violence.