UK court rules ‘woman’ means biological sex, a decision that could limit trans women’s access to services and rights. The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has ruled that a woman is defined by “biological sex” under equality law. The decision could limit transgender women’s access to essential services and set a lasting legal precedent. As hate … Read more
The ruling follows Austria’s refusal to recognise the refugee status of two Afghan women. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that gender and nationality alone are “sufficient” for a country to grant asylum to Afghan women. The ECJ ruled on Friday that discriminatory measures adopted by the Taliban towards women “constitute acts of … Read more
There is a widening gap between men and women on social and political views, a global poll under Gen Z shows. What causes this phenomenon? A recent poll on Gen Z’s ideological attitudes has revealed a concerning trend: a growing divide between men and women on social and political issues. Women are increasingly identifying as … Read more
Kamala Harris is gaining support from senior Democrats in her bid for the White House. With less than four months before the US presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris appears set to lead the Democratic ticket. She’s gaining more public support from top Democrats, but will voters back her in November? How big of a … Read more
Every day Roeung Sorphy deftly weaves through the streets of Siem Reap, zigzagging past cars, motorbikes and the occasional stray dog as she shepherds tourists to Cambodia’s famous Angkor Wat temple complex. But on the road to joining the small number of women tuk-tuk drivers in the country, the 37-year-old has to dodge not only … Read more