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Maryland artist chosen to create U.S. Capitol statue of teen who fought segregation
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A new bronze statue of Barbara Rose Johns will replace a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee to represent the state of Virginia in Statuary Hall. As a teenager, Rose led a student strike that helped pave the way for the dismantling of school segregation.
In memoriam: Female trailblazers who leapt over barriers to fight for their sisters
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The 12 weeks are for both birthing and non-birthing parents, which includes parents of recently adopted children and members who use surrogates, and applies to parents of children born or adopted after Dec. 27, 2022.
Feminists are protesting against the wave of anti-feminism that’s swept South Korea
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Nationwide protests against gender-based violence are being planed this weekend, the first to occur simultaneously in several major cities since the pandemic. It's a response to an anti-feminist wave that has swept across South Korea, creating a tense gender war where discourse around women's rights is taboo and men claim they are now the victims of gender discrimination.
Ukrainian women have started learning a crucial war skill: how to fly a drone
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The Female Pilots of Ukraine is the country's first school dedicated to solely teaching women — both civilians as well as those serving in Ukraine's security forces — how to fly drones.
"We are not asking for free pads on trains, but a commercial sale of these products, as meals and poker cards are all being sold on trains. The society is operating according to a default standard set up by men, so it is difficult to understand women's needs."
Olivia Pichardo is the first woman to make the roster of Division I baseball team
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Baseball For All, an organization that advocates for girls and women in baseball, keeps a list of colleges and universities that will consider talented players, regardless of gender. There are 8 women (including Pichardo) who are rostered to play varsity college baseball in the spring of 2023, according to the organization.
Wimbledon will allow women to wear colored undershorts, in nod to period concerns
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Wimbledon's famously strict rules requiring all-white clothing for its players now comes with an exception: female players can wear dark-colored undershorts beneath their skirts or shorts. The change comes after current and former players described the stress of having to wear an all-white ensemble at the tennis tournament while on their menstrual periods.
Women’s work is never done: a trio of art books showcasing women
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One of many happy results of the publishing industry's push for greater inclusivity: more art books showcasing not just women's art, but women's capabilities.
Climate prize winner empowers women in India to become farmers and entrepreneurs
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The Swayam Shikshan Prayog began its journey by going door-to-door after an earthquake, eventually training thousands of women to become farmers and entrepreneurs, enabling them to become financially independent and rise above the adversity and loss they'd encountered.
10 books to read to learn about women’s plight in Iran
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We have put together a reading list that can offer insight into Iranian women and what is happening in their country.