International Women's Day: Commercialisation and Misogyny
International Women's Day faces commercial exploitation while misogyny and Christian nationalism surge globally, raising concerns about women's rights and freedoms.
Category : Liberties
Labour MP Ruth Jones Pushes Ruby's Law for Pet Protection
Labour MP Ruth Jones introduces a Bill to include pets in domestic abuse orders, aiming to help victims escape abusers who use animals as coercive tools.
Belarus Journalist Gets 9 Years in Prison for Treason
Independent journalist Pavel Dabravolski receives nine-year sentence in maximum-security prison amid escalating crackdown on press freedom in Belarus.
Judges Order Review of IS-Linked Woman's UK Return Ban
The Special Immigration Appeals Commission has ruled Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood must reconsider blocking a woman known as T7 from returning to Britain after she aligned with Islamic State in Syria.
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Couple's Protest Arrest and Job Loss in California Political Battleground
Jenny O'Connell-Nowain faced house arrest and her husband Benjamin lost his job after protesting at Shasta County meetings, highlighting political turmoil and free speech concerns in this conservative stronghold.
Dubai Influencer Fears Fines More Than Missiles
A UK expat vlogger in Dubai reveals he's more worried about legal penalties for posting 'wrong' content than about Iranian drone attacks, highlighting strict UAE social media laws.
Israel Accused of Unlawful White Phosphorus Use in Lebanon
Human Rights Watch alleges the Israeli military fired white phosphorus shells into a southern Lebanese village, violating international law and risking severe civilian harm.
Mother Urges MPs to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
Esther Ghey, whose daughter Brianna was murdered in 2023, pleads with MPs to support an amendment banning social media for children under 16, citing exploitation and harm.
Women Behind the Sex Discrimination Act: Podcast
A new podcast explores the untold stories of the women who fought for the Sex Discrimination Act, highlighting their struggles and triumphs in shaping UK equality law.
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Dunblane Father's 30-Year Grief and Gun Control Warning
Mick North, who lost his daughter Sophie in the 1996 Dunblane massacre, reflects on the tragedy's 30th anniversary and issues a stark warning against arming police patrol cars.
Minns' Security Expert Warned of Radicalisation Risk
A security expert advising NSW Premier Chris Minns cautioned that tougher police powers post-Bondi could increase radicalisation, raising concerns about civil liberties.
Platform Design Embeds Harm and Restricts Exit Routes
Andrew Wallis of Unseen argues that platform design inherently embeds harm and restricts exit routes for victims of sexual exploitation, urging enforcement of the Online Safety Act to reduce harm, not just visibility.
US Agents Use Personal Meta AI Glasses for Surveillance
US immigration agents are wearing personal Meta AI smart glasses to record protesters and citizens, raising serious privacy and constitutional concerns amid Trump's deportation campaign.
UK Women Join Prepping Trend as World Grows More Unpredictable
From university deans to mothers of six, British women are quietly preparing for emergencies by stockpiling supplies and learning survival skills, driven by pandemic lessons and global conflicts.
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Activists Ejected from Women's Day Event by Police
Gender rights campaigners express disgust after police removed them from an International Women's Day event in Nottingham for asking about female-only spaces, citing attendee distress.
Why International Women's Day Is Called a Tokenistic Farce
An opinion piece argues International Women's Day has become a superficial celebration that fails to address persistent gender inequalities in pay, leadership, and workplace structures.
Dunblane Dad Fears Farage Could Reverse Handgun Ban
Mick North, who lost his daughter in the 1996 Dunblane massacre, warns that Reform leader Nigel Farage's criticism of UK gun laws threatens to undo decades of safety progress.
Pankhurst Warns of Global Women's Rights Rollback on IWD
On International Women's Day, Helen Pankhurst writes to suffragist great-grandmother Emmeline, revealing that one in four countries is reversing women's rights gains, with only seven parliaments achieving gender parity globally.
Reject Digital Passivity, Embrace Collective Action on Women's Day
Columnist Aimée Walsh argues that modern feminism must move beyond corporate resilience and digital echo chambers to reclaim the radical imagination of suffragettes.
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New Generation of Boys Rejects Toxic Masculinity
While studies show concerning views among some Gen Z men, evidence suggests many boys are embracing more nuanced, positive masculinity through new role models in culture and media.
International Women's Day Faces Backlash Over Lack of Real Change
Women at The Mirror express frustration with International Women's Day, highlighting persistent issues like violence, healthcare neglect, and pay gaps that overshadow awareness efforts.
Dunblane Father Confronted Blair Over Handgun Ban
Kenny Ross, whose daughter died in the 1996 Dunblane massacre, reveals how he angrily confronted Tony Blair to secure a total handgun ban, a pivotal moment in UK gun control history.
Portland Residents Win Court Order Limiting ICE Tear Gas
A federal judge has restricted federal officers' use of tear gas near a Portland immigration building after residents of an adjacent affordable housing complex reported health issues from repeated exposure.
Leaked Strategy Brands Flags as 'Tools of Hate'
A leaked draft of the Government's social cohesion strategy labels English, Scottish, and Union flags as 'tools of hate' used to exclude and intimidate, sparking controversy over national symbols and free speech.
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ICE Arrests Journalist in News Vehicle, Press Groups Demand Release
Immigration agents arrested Nashville Noticias reporter Estefany Rodriguez Florez while she was in a car with her network's logo, sparking outrage from civil rights and press freedom advocates who call it a dangerous precedent.
Parents Urge MPs to Support Under-16 Social Media Ban
Twenty-three bereaved parents have called on MPs to support a Lords-backed ban on social media for under-16s, warning that families cannot regulate tech giants alone. The government proposes a flexible alternative, sparking debate ahead of Monday's vote.
Judge Weighs Reversing Pentagon Press Policy in Iran War Info Case
A federal judge is considering whether to block a Pentagon policy limiting journalist access, which The New York Times argues deprives Americans of vital information about U.S. military operations in Iran.
Peru Must Pay Reparations for Forced Sterilization Death
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has ordered Peru to pay $340,000 to the family of Celia Ramos, who died in 1997 after a coerced tubal ligation under Fujimori's regime.
NY Times Battles Pentagon Over Journalist Access Restrictions
The New York Times urges a federal judge to block a Pentagon policy limiting journalist access, arguing it deprives the public of vital military information during wartime.
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Peru Condemned for Mother's Death in Forced Sterilisation
A landmark ruling by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights holds Peru responsible for the death of Celia Ramos, highlighting a brutal 1990s campaign that targeted over 310,000 women, mostly Indigenous.
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