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UAE doubles down on saving lives with new global push for mothers, children and neglected diseases
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (400+ words) Health workforce, neglected diseases and maternal care move to centre stage According to Dr Shamma Khalifa Al Mazrouei, Acting Director General of the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, the real work begins after the spotlight fades. "The events in…...
Indian state Karnataka grants women paid menstrual leave in landmark move
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (232+ words) Move hailed as progressive step toward creating inclusive and humane workspaces In a landmark move promoting workplace inclusivity, the southern Indian state of Karnataka has approved a policy granting women one day of paid menstrual leave each month. The decision,…...
An open letter on Katy Perry’s Blue Origin flight: Feminism isn’t a $450K joyride
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (666+ words) Here's why Katy Perry's "Feminist' spaceflight missed the mark & didn't do much for women Dear Katy Perry and the women aboard Blue Origin's all-female spaceflight, You said you were "taking one for the women's team." Others called it "a feminist…...