Abused women
Embattled safeguarding minister Jess Phillips is facing a threatening lawsuit from a woman who quit the national grooming gangs inquiry, claiming Phillips accused her of lying in a letter to the Home Affairs Committee. Phillips' comments came after the woman, Fiona Goddard, raised concerns about the inquiry's
Abused women
Women who use the UK's train network will be all too familiar with the anxiety and fear that grips them as they travel alone, especially at night or on busy routes. A recent freedom of information request from the BBC found a 37 per cent increase in reports
Abused women
A row over the proposed inquiry into grooming gangs has intensified, with Jess Phillips, the safeguarding minister, being accused of defamatory comments by a woman who quit the panel, Fiona Goddard. Goddard's solicitors have issued a warning to Phillips, saying she will accept a written apology to put
Abused women
In Pakistan, millions of women struggle with menstrual stigma and limited access to sanitary products. Mahnoor Omer, a 25-year-old lawyer, is fighting to change this reality by challenging the 18% sales tax and 25% customs tax imposed on sanitary pads. Omer's petition, filed in the Lahore High Court,
United Nations
The United Kingdom has reinforced its stance on addressing insecurity in Haiti, with Minister Counsellor Jennifer MacNaughtan delivering a statement at the United Nations Security Council. MacNaughtan emphasized the significance of U.N. sanctions in maintaining pressure on those destabilizing Haiti and alleviating the suffering of its people. The UK
Conferences and conventions
Germany has enacted the Violence Assistance Act, a nationwide law that grants women and their children protection and counseling in cases of violence. The law, effective since the beginning of 2025, is based on the Istanbul Convention, a Council of Europe treaty aimed at preventing and combating violence against women
Conferences and conventions
Ghanaian Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has emphasized the importance of investing in girls and women entrepreneurs to foster economic growth on the African continent. Speaking at the 27th Zonta International District 18 Conference in Accra, she called on non-governmental organizations to support the government's efforts to
Conferences and conventions
The MK Act Domestic Abuse Conference 2025 is set to be a milestone event that brings together experts, practitioners, and community leaders to strengthen the collective response to domestic abuse in the Milton Keynes community. Delegates from various sectors, including health, education, social care, housing, public services, and the voluntary
United Nations
In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child 2025, the United Nations in Liberia, through UN Women, hosted an Intergenerational Dialogue at the Kofi Annan Conference Room, One UN House, Sinkor, Monrovia, on Monday, October 13, 2025. The event brought together adolescent girl leaders, civil society representatives, youth
United Nations
President Xi Jinping's keynote speech at the Global Women's Summit in Beijing outlined a vision for accelerating women's all-round development globally, emphasizing the importance of creating a favorable environment for women's growth and development, fostering strong momentum for high-quality development of women&
United Nations
Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the opening ceremony of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in Beijing, marking the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women. President Xi emphasized the global community's shared responsibility in advancing women's causes and highlighted the need for
United Nations
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in Beijing, emphasizing the importance of promoting women's all-round development and addressing the complex challenges they face in achieving equality and empowerment. He called for a rededication to
