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France makes abortion a constitutional right — first in the world

French lawmakers have approved the bill to make abortion a constitutional right for women in the country. The parliamentarians, on Monday, voted 780-72, making France the first country in the

Spain passes law allowing women to take paid menstrual leave — first in Europe

Spain has approved a law allowing women with painful periods to take paid menstrual leave from work. The new rule titled “Gender equality bill” came into effect on Thursday and

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Food security: FG partners UN to establish digital platform for women farmers

The federal government says it would collaborate with the United Nations (UN) Women on its digital agricultural platform in order to maximise its advantages for rural women farmers in Nigeria.

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