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Violence Against Women 'A Global Emergency': United Nations
The UN rights chief on Friday decried mounting threats to women's rights worldwide, highlighting rampant femicide and horrific abuse exposed in cases like that of US sex offender Jefferey Epstein.
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Indian Army Officer Wins UN Award For Gender-Inclusive Peacekeeping
Major Swathi Shantha Kumar, an Indian Army officer from Bengaluru currently serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan, has been awarded the prestigious UN Secretary-Generals Award 2025 for her contribution to gender-inclusive peacekeeping
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US To Halt Funding For Organisations Supporting Trans And Diversity Work Overseas: Report
The Trump administration plans to halt federal funding of any organisation or government that supports work overseas related to gender identity or diversity, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing a US official
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Canada Warns Citizens With 'X' Gender Passports Of US Entry Restrictions
The Canadian government issued a warning this week to citizens holding passports with the nonbinary "X" gender designation in their passports, saying they could face difficulties when trying to enter the United States.
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After 80 Years Of Male Leadership, Global Calls Intensify For UN's First Female Chief
In its 80-year history, the United Nations has never had a woman serve as secretary-general -- a fact that some world leaders now view as a glaring symbol of gender inequality at the highest level of global diplomacy.
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Women Face Higher Risk From AI In Workforce Than Men: UN Report
Nearly 28 per cent of jobs held by women worldwide are at risk from artificial intelligence, compared to 21 per cent of men's jobs, according to a United Nations report.
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Trump Orders Curbs On Gender Transitions For Minors
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday to restrict gender transition procedures for people under the age of 19, in his latest move targeting transgender people since returning to office.
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America Freezes Passport Applications With 'X' Sex Markers After Trump Order
At the heart of the issue is the definition of sex and gender. Rubio's email states, "The policy of the United States is that an individual's sex is not changeable". This stance is reinforced by Trump's executive mandate.
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"US Official Policy Is There Are Only 2 Genders": Trump's Top Quotes
Donald Trump pronounced the start of a "golden age" in the United States after taking oath, while also vowing to rescue a "broken" society.
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How Donald Trump's "Only Two Genders" Reality Is Coming To Life In The United States
About 20,000 rightwing politicians, activists and media figures gathered here, as Trump pledged to bring about the "common-sense revolution" and promised the incoming of the "golden age in America".
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Donald Trump Vows To "Stop Transgender Lunacy" On Day One In Office
Donald Trump also vowed to "keep men out of women's sports," adding that "it will be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders, male and female."
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What Are Puberty Blockers And Why UK Banned Them For Minors
The United Kingdom has announced an indefinite ban on the use of puberty blockers for people under 18 with gender dysphoria, except in clinical trials
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Taliban Rejects UN Criticism Of Morality Law As Insult To Islamic Values
The Taliban government's morality police said it would not cooperate with the United Nation's mission in Afghanistan, calling it "an opposing side".
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Elon Musk To Move Companies Out Of California Over Transgender Law
Elon Musk on Tuesday said he will move the headquarters of SpaceX and X to Texas after a California law blocked schools from forcing teachers to notify parents about changes to a student's gender identity.
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5 Facts About Radhika Sen, Indian Army Officer Set To Be Honoured By UN
Major Radhika Sen, who served with the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Democratic Republic of Congo, will be honoured with the prestigious 2023 Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award.
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Violence Against Women 'A Global Emergency': United Nations
The UN rights chief on Friday decried mounting threats to women's rights worldwide, highlighting rampant femicide and horrific abuse exposed in cases like that of US sex offender Jefferey Epstein.
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Indian Army Officer Wins UN Award For Gender-Inclusive Peacekeeping
Major Swathi Shantha Kumar, an Indian Army officer from Bengaluru currently serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan, has been awarded the prestigious UN Secretary-Generals Award 2025 for her contribution to gender-inclusive peacekeeping
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US To Halt Funding For Organisations Supporting Trans And Diversity Work Overseas: Report
The Trump administration plans to halt federal funding of any organisation or government that supports work overseas related to gender identity or diversity, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing a US official
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Canada Warns Citizens With 'X' Gender Passports Of US Entry Restrictions
The Canadian government issued a warning this week to citizens holding passports with the nonbinary "X" gender designation in their passports, saying they could face difficulties when trying to enter the United States.
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After 80 Years Of Male Leadership, Global Calls Intensify For UN's First Female Chief
In its 80-year history, the United Nations has never had a woman serve as secretary-general -- a fact that some world leaders now view as a glaring symbol of gender inequality at the highest level of global diplomacy.
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Women Face Higher Risk From AI In Workforce Than Men: UN Report
Nearly 28 per cent of jobs held by women worldwide are at risk from artificial intelligence, compared to 21 per cent of men's jobs, according to a United Nations report.
-
Trump Orders Curbs On Gender Transitions For Minors
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday to restrict gender transition procedures for people under the age of 19, in his latest move targeting transgender people since returning to office.
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America Freezes Passport Applications With 'X' Sex Markers After Trump Order
At the heart of the issue is the definition of sex and gender. Rubio's email states, "The policy of the United States is that an individual's sex is not changeable". This stance is reinforced by Trump's executive mandate.
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"US Official Policy Is There Are Only 2 Genders": Trump's Top Quotes
Donald Trump pronounced the start of a "golden age" in the United States after taking oath, while also vowing to rescue a "broken" society.
-
How Donald Trump's "Only Two Genders" Reality Is Coming To Life In The United States
About 20,000 rightwing politicians, activists and media figures gathered here, as Trump pledged to bring about the "common-sense revolution" and promised the incoming of the "golden age in America".
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Donald Trump Vows To "Stop Transgender Lunacy" On Day One In Office
Donald Trump also vowed to "keep men out of women's sports," adding that "it will be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders, male and female."
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What Are Puberty Blockers And Why UK Banned Them For Minors
The United Kingdom has announced an indefinite ban on the use of puberty blockers for people under 18 with gender dysphoria, except in clinical trials
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Taliban Rejects UN Criticism Of Morality Law As Insult To Islamic Values
The Taliban government's morality police said it would not cooperate with the United Nation's mission in Afghanistan, calling it "an opposing side".
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Elon Musk To Move Companies Out Of California Over Transgender Law
Elon Musk on Tuesday said he will move the headquarters of SpaceX and X to Texas after a California law blocked schools from forcing teachers to notify parents about changes to a student's gender identity.
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5 Facts About Radhika Sen, Indian Army Officer Set To Be Honoured By UN
Major Radhika Sen, who served with the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Democratic Republic of Congo, will be honoured with the prestigious 2023 Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award.
