TORONTO / BEIRUT, Dec 17 (IPS) - Sixty-four days of unrelenting war machine by Israel against Lebanon put my entire beliefs and ethos to a painful test: my sincerity in promoting social justice, human rights, integrity, patriotism,...
Just a quick notice to let you know that we will not be updating womensgrid – http://www.womensgrid.org.uk – after 18 December 2024 until the week beginning 6 January 2025. These dates will also apply to our facebook account...
On 28th November, The End Violence Against Women Coalition and Zero Tolerance held the 2024 Write to End Violence Against Women Awards, recognising. Following public nominations, the 2024 awards recognised excellence in four categories:...
The College of Policing announced on 16 December 2024 the introduction of new vetting standards for potential and serving police officers and staff. Parts of the new guidance have been developed to address recommendations following the...
Welsh Women’s Aid welcomes the Welsh Government’s 2024-25 draft budget and the commitment it demonstrates towards tackling Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse, and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV). However, it is still vital that VAWDASV...
Infertility affects an estimated 186 million people worldwide, with fallopian tube obstruction contributing to 11%-67% of female infertility cases. Researchers have developed an innovative solution using a magnetically driven robotic...
In the last few months, grisly dramas about violence against women have topped the television ratings. They are part of a trend – and attract enormous female audiences Arriving home from work the other day in the wind and rain, my mood...
Our expert rounds up some of the best waterproof jackets and raincoats for everything from a drizzly coffee run to hiking in the wilderness • The best waterproof jackets for men: get outdoors whatever the weather, with help from our...
From a shoe spray to a debobbler to the elastic band style fix, we ask the fashion set for the handbag necessities guaranteed to save the day So, you’ve got your outfit all set – and it is looking good – but what about your fashion first...
Dim your lighting, upgrade your cutlery and jazz up your bed. As Christmas approaches, and guests arrive, here are the best tricks to give your space a lift The end of the year is drawing close, which means chilly weather and, if you’re...
Dec 13 (IPS) - The author is an Afghanistan-based female journalist, trained with Finnish support before the Taliban take-over. Her identity is withheld for security reasonsThree years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan,...
Women experiencing painful reproductive health conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis and heavy menstrual bleeding are frequently finding their symptoms ‘normalised’ and their ‘pain dismissed’ when seeking help, a new report by...
The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has launched a call for written evidence on statutory paternity and shared parental leave to examine options for reform. New inquiry: Shared parental leave Give your views via the shared parental...
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Every donation given to WAST means that we can support the women in our network to thrive. This Christmas we need our amazing supporters to rally round and once again help us create #TimeForJoy! Christmas for most people is a time for...
Help us spread festive cheer to survivors of domestic abuse this Christmas This Christmas, we urgently need your help. For many women and children escaping domestic abuse, the season can bring profound feelings of loss and sorrow,...
Having to flee to refuge is really difficult for women, but it can be even more so for children who my not completely understand why they have to leave everything and everyone they know. For women and children arriving at refuge in...
A new screening method that combines laser analysis with a type of AI is the first of its kind to identify patients in the earliest stage of breast cancer, a study suggests.
Analyses of self-tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) can be used to divide HPV-positive women into three risk groups, according to a new study. This method could be important for enhancing cervical cancer screening.
KARACHI, Dec 13 2024 (IPS) - “This recognition by a media outlet highlights the painful stories of abductions, torture, and the genocide of the Baloch people,” said 31-year-old political activist Mahrang Baloch, speaking with IPS over...
Since the MasterChef host provoked fury with his comments, the internet has fought back with an explosion of merchandise It was an attempt to defuse a deeply damaging situation. But Gregg Wallace’s claim that complaints of inappropriate...
Iranian women and girls now face prison terms of up to 15 years and possible death sentences for failing to wear a hijab, through a new strict law on religious dress and behaviour that was due to take effect on Friday. Read the full...
The first study comparing surgery to active monitoring as treatment for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) finds women who carefully monitor the precancerous cells are no more likely to develop breast cancer after two years than women who...
The future of breast cancer screening and risk-reducing strategies is being shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a recent review article.
Researchers have found definitive proof of a kidney microbiome that influences renal health and kidney stone formation, demonstrating that the urinary tract is not sterile and low levels of bacteria are normal. The publication describes...
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 11 (IPS) - Bangladesh has been in the midst of a deepening political crisis and a significant social divide since August 5 when the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country following a mass uprising led by...
NEW DELHI, India, Dec 10 (IPS) - Even as India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reached Bangladesh amid strain in ties over attacks on Hindu minorities, he carried with him a bag of complaints: it sure was not a good will mission. It was...
A new report from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reveals significant progress in ending the problem of the “invisible” millions of babies each year who go unregistered. Nearly eight in 10 children under five were successfully registered...
Kerr writes, directs and delivers a layered lead performance as an unemployed woman who lies to her family about sleeping rough in her car In the press release for her feature-directing debut, actor-turned-director Vivian Kerr describes...
NEW DELHI, India, Dec 09 (IPS) - South Africa’s G20 Presidency begun in December, with only 12% of SDG targets on track and significant backsliding on more than 30% . As we write this today, there is an urgent need for a paradigm shift...
After 40 years of work, Bally Bhamra went hiking in Nepal. Now 74, she still travels solo across Africa and Asia, staying with local families When Bally Bhamra retired at 60, she decided this was her time. She started travelling alone,...
A growing passion has seen people part with thousands for antique compacts, lipsticks and perfumes. Serena Smith meets the collectors seeking yesteryear’s glamour Deep into my nightly TikTok scroll, I stumbled across the world of vintage...
Afghan students and activists condemn halt to medical courses amid warnings of women dying from lack of healthcare The Taliban’s ban on Afghan women attending nursing and midwife courses has been condemned as “an outrageous act of...
There are some whacky ideas about finding the right nude lipstick tone, but really it is very simple… There’s an internet-irresistible theory that your perfect nude lipstick will be the same colour as your nipples. So shopping for makeup...
An MRI-based imaging technique predicts the response of ovarian cancer tumors to treatment, and rapidly reveals how well treatment is working, in patient-derived cell models.
A groundbreaking phase one clinical trial explored a novel cell-based immunotherapy for breast cancer. The study focuses on a new treatment approach that aims to harness the body's immune system to enhance patient responses and reduce...
A new method of analyzing mammograms identified individuals at high risk of developing breast cancer more accurately than the standard, questionnaire-based method did. The new method, powered by artificial intelligence, could help...
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 05 (IPS) - As the Sudanese Civil War continues to ravage the people of Sudan, conditions for internally displaced persons grow more dire every day. The situation in Sudan is currently the biggest displacement crisis...
New research has found that women who have had both ovaries surgically removed before the age of 50 and carry a variant of the apolipoprotein gene, the APOE4 allele, are at high risk of late-life Alzheimer disease (AD). Use of hormone...
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, has condemned a new ban imposed by the Taliban in Afghanistan preventing women and girls from attending private medical institutions, warning that it will have devastating consequences for healthcare -...
With the help of an AI tool, computed tomography (CT) scans taken originally to look for tumors or bleeding or infections, also revealed calcium buildup in arteries, a sign of worsening cardiovascular disease.