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U.K.’s Cameron Stirs Backlash for Comments on Muslim Women

By: Madhuri Sathish | January 27, 2016

The prime minister has ignited the #TraditionallySubmissive protest hashtag by Muslim women. Another vein of criticism calls out Cameron for joining Donald Trump in stoking Islamophobia with fears of terrorism.

Domestic Violence

U.K. Cutbacks Shrink Routes for Escaping Violence

By: Jess McCabe | February 10, 2015

Providers of domestic-safety services are falling short of funding and a reform to the benefits system may place even more control over financial matters in the hands of an abusive partner.

Domestic Violence

No One Was There to Help, Despite Flagrant Abuse

By: Jess McCabe | February 9, 2015

There is a certain bitterness against her parents, looking back. “When I was lying there in a pool of blood and covered in scratches. I do feel a bit like they let me down.” The third of three brief interviews with survivors about why they didn’t leave after the first incident of abuse.

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British Prime Minister David Cameron speaking at his first Cabinet meeting in May 2010.

Report Urges U.K. Parties to Fix a Women Shortage

By: WeNews Staff | August 28, 2014

The U.K. has sunk to 65th place in global rankings of women’s political representation. This report offers new annual data to explain the decline and urges parties to field more women in strategic races in 2015.

Abortion

New Rules for British Midwives Spark Abortion Furor

By: Juhie Bhatia (Managing Editor) | June 5, 2014

The Department of Health has said that the new guidelines only clarify existing abortion laws and there’s been no change in the role nurses and midwives have played in abortion since the 1980s. But activists are trading punches through the press and social media.

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U.K. Feminists Tell Stores: ‘Lose the Lads’ Mags’

By: Sarah Ditum | September 14, 2013

Protesters outside British retail outlets in late August connected men’s lifestyle magazines Zoo and Nuts with the acceptance of sexism in readers’ everyday lives. That contention has stirred a round of media debates in England.

athletic endorsements

Female Olympians Count Their Post-Game Winnings

By: Deena Shanker | September 25, 2012

U.S. female Olympic medalists may be closing the gender gap on post-game income. Gabby Douglas could earn millions over the next four years and swimmer Missy Franklin is turning down big offers to keep her eligibility for college sports.

Crime & Law

Asylum Seekers Sue Britain After Hunger Strike

By: Sarah Irving | April 14, 2010

Female asylum seekers held at the Yarl’s Wood British detention center are suing the government for severe mistreatment. An inspector’s recent report on the center finds women there are neglected.

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