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The Woman King is an African story told in the form of a Hollywood historical movie. The movie has won praise for its acting, directing, and for dealing with the idea of female political power. In the movie, women, led by General Nanisca, fight a war that men cannot.

This month has been jam-packed with parties, premieres and galas as Hollywood jockeys for position with the people who vote on awards

‘Alarmingly high’ worldwide data on femicide shows that more than half of victims were killed by husband, partner or other relative

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Nov. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To prevent gender-based violence and hold offenders to account, a strong and well-implemented legal...

The womens rights NGO, Equality Now, has released a policy brief to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on how inadequate justice for women and girls, and a lack of...

“The Woman King” is a rare example of an African story told in the form of a Hollywood historical epic. Around the world, it has won praise for its acting, directing, and themes of female empowerment with women, led by General Nanisca, fighting a war that men cannot. While the film is set in the…

U.S. writer and activist Gloria Steinem, as well as more than 130 other signers including women's rights organizations, have published an open letter in support of actress Amber Heard nearly six months after she lost in a defamation suit brought by her ex-husband, actor Johnny Depp.

The United States, which recently laid down a set of guidelines to monitor sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by US citizens in international organizations, including the United Nations and its agenc

In the kingdom where the Hollywood movie was set, one real-life queen mother encourages girls to redress a gender imbalance in African politics

U.S. writer and activist Gloria Steinem, as well as more than 130 other signers including women's rights organizations, have published an open letter in support of actress Amber Heard nearly six months after she lost in a defamation suit brought by her ex-husband, actor Johnny Depp.