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All posts tagged "Thomson Reuters Foundation"
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British universities failing to tackle staff sexual misconduct – report
By Sonia Elks | Thomson Reuters Foundation More than half of British women have been sexually harassed at work or a place of study LONDON, Sept 26 – British universities are failing to properly investigate sexual misconduct...
- Posted September 26, 2018
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In Colombia, victims of sexual abuse speak out after peace deal
Hundreds of women have come forward to talk about their alleged sexual abuse during Colombia’s five decades of civil war. By Nacho Doce and Daniel Flynn | Thomson Reuters Foundation SOACHA, Colombia, Sept 20 – Yeimy sobbed with...
- Posted September 20, 2018
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Williams’ U.S. Open treatment divides tennis world
Williams said the chair umpire treated her differently than male players during her loss to Naomi Osaka. By Frank Pingue | Thomson Reuters Foundation NEW YORK – Serena Williams’ behavior in Saturday’s U.S. Open final divided the...
- Posted September 10, 2018
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US Open accused of sexism over player baring her bra
By Ava Meyer | Thomson Reuters Foundation Male competitors at the U.S. Open have been photographed topless in courtside chairs. LONDON, Aug 29 – The U.S. Open was accused of sexism on Wednesday after French tennis player Alizé...
- Posted September 2, 2018
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Somalia’s first FGM prosecution ‘hampered’ by victim’s parents
By Emma Batha | Thomson Reuters Foundation The case highlights the difficulties in ending the practice in Somalia which has the world’s highest rate of FGM. LONDON, Aug 23 – Somalia’s first prosecution for female genital mutilation (FGM) following...
- Posted August 24, 2018
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After #MeToo, Hollywood women seize power behind TV camera
By Lisa Richwine | Thomson Reuters Foundation Networks are mandating women in the director’s chair, studios are running mentoring programs, and actresses are insisting on producing roles to have more control. LOS ANGELES, Aug 16 – When...
- Posted August 17, 2018
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Don’t be sexist and call me a housewife, say British women
By Sonia Elks | Thomson Reuters Foundation Most women in Britain cannot do old-fashioned tasks, like darning and knitting, and instead see a good career as an accomplishment. LONDON, Aug 2 – Half of British women find...
- Posted August 3, 2018
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Lawmakers urge reform in Northern Ireland as more women seek abortions abroad
By Lin Taylor | Thomson Reuters Foundation Abortion is permitted in Northern Ireland only if a woman’s life is in danger or there is a long-term or permanent risk to her mental or physical health. LONDON, July...
- Posted July 25, 2018
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London protesters unite against Trump for women’s rights, climate and refugees
By Lin Taylor | Thomson Reuters Foundation Organisers estimated more than 80,000 people demonstrated in London against Trump’s first official visit to Britain as president LONDON, July 13 – With colourful banners, loud chants and pots and...
- Posted July 16, 2018
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Still no justice, says Spanish woman a decade after daughter killed in Pamplona
By Catherine MacDonald and Isla Binnie | Thomson Reuters Foundation Pamplona has been cracking down for several years on sexual abuse at the festival, and now offers specialised support teams and an app with a localisation tool...
- Posted July 8, 2018