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GisΓ¨le Pelicotβs powerful statement following landmark rape case
On Thursday, at a courthouse in Avignon, France, Dominique Pelicot was handed 20 years in prison for aggravated rape following over a decade of drugging and abusing his ex-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, and inviting over 50 men to rape her. Among the 50 co-defendants, 46 were convicted of rape, two of attempted rape, and two of sexual assault. The judge handed down sentences ranging from three and 15 years, with a...
80% of young women reportedly had pain dismissed in UK
Historically, women have experienced severe disparities in their healthcare, where pain is often misunderstood and dismissed. The βgender pain gapβ remains notably problematic in the UK according to annual reports. Nurofenβs third-annual Gender Pain Gap Index report has revealed that 81% of UK women aged 18-24 have had their pain dismissed or ignored. The independent review surveyed over 5,000 women and men in the UK to analyse attitudes and experiences...
WHO joins TikTok to deliver science-based health info
Since the pandemic, there has been a surge in people seeking health information online. This has led to an increase in misinformation, however, leaving many overwhelmed as they navigate online medical guidance.Β To help tackle this growing issue, the World Health Organization (WHO) have announced a collaboration with TikTok to deliver reliable science-based information on health and well-being to young adults. Gen Z is more likely than other generations...
The female golden resistance takes centre stage in Manhattan
Across New York Cityβs Flatiron district, a rare and long overdue golden resistance is taking place. Havahβ¦to breathe, air,Β life is a new public project showcasing a duo of female-figured sculptures. Created by Pakistani-American artist Shahzia Sikander, Havahβ¦to breathe, air, life aims to address recent βsetbacks to womenβs constitutional progressβ following significant events such as the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the reversal of Roe v. Wade last...
Jacinda Ardern resigns as Prime Minister of New Zealand
Jacinda Ardern has resigned as the Prime Minister of New Zealand after almost six years in office.Β The announcement was made on Thursday during the Labour Partyβs first caucus of the year, with Ardern stating that she βno longer had enough in the tankβ to do the job justice. She spoke of how she had spent the summer reflecting on whether to continue in office, but ultimately recognised that βit...
How gaslighting became our word of the year in 2022
Gaslighting β defined as a particular kind of deception and psychological manipulation that causes you to question your own reality. It has been chosen by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as 2022βs word of the year, following βa 1740% increaseβ in searches. The word itself arises from the 1938 thriller play βGas Lightβ, which revolves around a husband who slowly deceives his wife into believing she is losing her sanity. At...
Opinion β Lydia Millenβs posts show severity of winter wealth gap
As the energy crisis in Britain continues to soar, many have spent the last few months contemplating how to afford staying warm this winter. Lydia Millen is not one of them. In the last two months alone, the UK has seen βthe average energy bill capβ double, the National Grid warning of imminent power blackouts to conserve energy, and the country opening the doors to its first...
