Atlanta Shootings: Robert Long’s ‘bad day’ and the evergrowing Anti-Asian violence Last month we deep-dived into what was fuelling the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes – looking at a former…
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Inspirational female leaders 2020 - Damilola Ddufuwa and Odunayo Eweniyi, women’s rights advocates
Inspirational female leaders 2020 – Damilola Odufuwa and Odunayo Eweniyi, women’s rights advocates In July 2020, Feminist Coalition was founded by Damilola Odufuwa and Odunayo Eweniyi, women’s rights advocates. A coalition…
2020: The good, hilarious and the positive moments of the year
2020 the good, hilarious and positive stories It’s been a hell of a year, literally. Whilst it’s easy to think of all the bad of 2020 – the global pandemic,…
Inspirational female leaders 2020 - Jacinda Arden - the leader of our times
Inspirational female leaders of 2020 – Jacinda Arden – Why she’s the leader for our times Today WTX has nominated Jacinda Arden, New Zealand’s youngest female prime minister. In October…
UAE looks to new reforms to boost economy and global image
UAE looks to new reforms to boost economy and global image Recent changes in the UAE including women’s rights and alcohol sales are a sign the majority-expat country sees liberalisation…
Pakistan arrests one of 2 suspects in highway gang rape case amid protests
Pakistan arrests one of 2 suspects in highway gang rape case amid protests Pakistani police say they have arrested one of the suspects in the rape of a woman who…
Daily News Briefing: Harry and Meghan return - WHO chief says take virus seriously & 32 dead in Brazil after heavy rains
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are – Harry and Meghan have attended one of their last royal engagements. Coronavirus, WHO chief warns countries are…
India: One woman reports a rape every 15 minutes - 'despite protests, violence continues'
In 2018, on average a woman reported a rape every 15 minutes in India, according to government data. The data reflects India’s reputation of being one of the worst places…
UK News Briefing: Harry Dunn, Northern Ireland & Milton Keynes double murder make today's headlines
.BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, British police will fly to the US to interview the suspect in the crash that killed Harry Dunn. Northern Ireland…
UK News Briefing: Northern Ireland, Brexit and crime in the North make today's headlines
BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, a three-week-old baby is fighting for his life after he and his mother were stabbed in their home. The near blanket…
World News Briefing: Indonesia protests - Israeli PM to form next government & Australia decriminalises abortion
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Indonesian students have taken to the streets to protest a law that would criminalise extramarital sex. Israel’s PM is nominated to…
World News Briefing: US-Taliban peace talks are 'dead' - India's lost contact on moon mission & Paris women campaign
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, President Trump has said US peace talks with the Taliban are ‘dead.’ India is trying to reconnect with the lost lunar…
World News Briefing: US abortion ban - Iran tells US to end sanctions - Russia offers Turkey space trip & China charges writer with spying
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, a federal US judge has temporarily blocked a ban on abortions at or over eight weeks. Missouri already has some of…
World News Briefing: Another US shooting - Syria rebels shoot down fighter jet & Saudi Activist rejects freedom deal
BRIEF.ME – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, another shooting in the US. At least six officers have been shot after a gunman opened fire in Philadelphia. Syrian rebels shoot…