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This world leader manages to make Trump's comments on women look tameLike him or loathe him, after just one year in office, President Donald Trump has already had a big impact on the lives of women across America. In January 2018, hundreds of thousands of people across the country turned out to women’s marches protesting, among other things, cuts to women’s healthcare…6 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
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Real-life 'The Notebook' couple die side-by-side after 80 years of romanceOne of the most fundamental rules of the girl code is to have seen The Notebook at some point in your life. The 2004 flick starring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling is the ultimate romance story, and definitely one of the greatest chick flicks of all time. The story follows…4 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
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This amazing app is helping to end child marriagesChild marriage might be illegal under Indian law, but that doesn’t stop the country from having the highest rates of the practice in the entire world, accounting for one third of all cases worldwide. With girls considered financial burdens in many communities and social norms dictating decision making, dowries -…5 minutes read
Nicola A.
8 years ago
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A survivor of the Florida shooting just gave the most incredible speech at anti-gun rallyLast week, a 19-year-old man murdered 17 people and wounded a further 14 at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The school shooting was the worst in the US since Sandy Hook, and has reignited gun control debates across the country. Amongst those discussing the second amendment, students who were…3 minutes read
Nicola A.
8 years ago
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This singer just became the youngest female artist to hit 1 billion views on YouTubeAs someone who's generally not very good with numbers, I still know that one billion is a very, very large number. Let me write it out for you with all its zeros: 1,000,000,000. See? That's a lot of zeros. With this in mind, I think you and I can both agree that it…3 minutes read
Nicola A.
8 years ago
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Kendall Jenner 'emergency' called Kris during a panic attack, and her response was perfectWhile all eyes are on Kylie Jenner and her baby right now, her sister Kendall seems to be having it tough. The 22-year-old, who shot to the top of Forbes' list of highest paid models in 2017, is in the middle of doing the Fashion Week circuit across the world.…3 minutes read
Nicola A.
8 years ago
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The women who cut off a finger every time they lose a loved oneHaving to deal with the death of a loved one is one of the few things in life that is guaranteed; a universal rite of passage that all of us, no matter how important we may like to think ourselves, will experience at one point or another. And while everyone…4 minutes read
Nicola A.
8 years ago
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An American state is threatening to jail women who drink while pregnantWith an obesity rate well below the national average, superior levels of physical activity and some of the cleanest air in the country, the state of Montana, located in the America's northeastern corner, is generally considered to be a pretty healthy one. However, when it comes to drug and alcohol…6 minutes read
Nicola A.
8 years ago
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8 women whose awesome achievements have been totally overshadowedAs Natalie Portman’s epic “all male” moment at the 2017 year Golden Globes showed, women are getting pretty sick of having their talents and successes underestimated and overshadowed. From being referred to as “so-and-so’s wife” to just not getting equal pay, the tendency to downplay our moments of glory is…7 minutes read
Nicola A.
8 years ago
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Formula 1 will no longer use 'grid girls' and people have a lot to say about itIn a particularly significant moment in history for women, with a global spotlight put on combatting sexual harassment in the workplace with the #MeToo and #TimesUp campaigns, a big move has been made in the world of sports this week too. On Wednesday, Formula 1 announced that "grid girls" –…4 minutes read
Nicola A.
8 years ago
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Secretive, sordid and sexist: the millionaire charity dinner boasting more than 100 hostessesOver the past year, the emergence of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have drawn attention to the problem of sexual harassment, both in and outside of the workplace. And with celebs wearing black to the Golden Globes ceremony this year, as a very visual protest against the issue, you’d think…6 minutes read
Nicola A.
8 years ago
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This woman's viral tweet about saying "no" to a stranger offering to buy her a drink is so relatableSince the issue of sexual harassment and assault is being discussed more openly than ever before - thanks to the numerous scandals coming out of Hollywood - people are becoming more and more aware of the seriousness of the matter, as well as how alarmingly frequent instances of misconduct are.…3 minutes read
Nicola A.
8 years ago
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