The civil war in Yemen has been going on for more than ten years. New strikes led by Saudi Arabia have destroyed a bus and killed 51 people, including 40 children. But behind this tragedy there is a long-standing conflict.
First , during the Cold War the country was divided. Then, tensions between religious minority (Houthis) and dominant religious groups (Sunnis) gradually rose and lead to the escalation of the level of violence. The Arab Spring has pushed the head of state to leave power. A division of the territories comes next, proposed by the new head of state, but won’t satisfy everyone. Because the Houthis have seized territories bordering with Saudi Arabia, the latter has decided to intervene by leading a coalition with the support of other Arab states. In addition to this, the presence of terrorist organizations has worsened the climate.
The conflict is aggravated by a situation of humanitarian distress. As the country produces little food, the population relies heavily on imports and humanitarian aid. But this humanitarian aid does not reach, or very difficult, to civilians since the various actors of the conflict oppose this aid. As a result, the risk of famine threatens almost half of the Yemeni population. In 2017, a cholera epidemic, a direct result of the conflict, affected nearly one million people, killing 2,000. 🇾🇪
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Tunisia is getting ready to examine an unprecedented text in the Arab world allowing women to inherit as much as men. Many countries around the world today have unequal inheritance practices. It could be a small revolution. In Tunisia, President Béji Caïd Essebsi announced on August 13, his support for a bill allowing equality before inheritance. So far in this country, a man inherits in principle the double of a woman in a family. Tunisian associations fighting for women's rights place great hope in this unpublished text. And cross your fingers so that neighboring countries, especially Morocco, follow the same path. But it is not only Tunisians who do not have the same rights as men in inheritance. This sexist discrimination is present in different parts of the globe, beyond the Arab world. Among the states that prevent women from accessing equal inheritance, are many countries in the Middle East and North Africa. This is particularly the case in Algeria, Iraq, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, but also in Iran and Lebanon. Similar laws also exist in sub-Saharan Africa in countries such as Nigeria, Malawi or Chad. Same discriminatory treatment of women in Bangladesh and Pakistan. “Stop the war on women” as one of the placards mentioned in the heart of Tunis. Many went out to show their support for equality between men and women in inheritance. 🇹🇳🕊
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It is totally disgraceful to see how some “girls” are filled with hatred, envy and jealousy. As women, we should stick together and bring each other up. As women, we should be happy about an other woman’s success. As women, we should empower each other. Tearing another woman down, won’t bring anything positive to you. If you focus enough on yourself and your goals, you will reach them. There is no need to tear someone down. To all women happy for others, you are the real ones. To all women being targets of hatred, you are not a victim and you can decide if it will affect you or not. To all women, fix each others crowns.👑💕✨
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On August 9, Israeli warplanes bombed the Said Al-Meshal Cultural Center in central Gaza City. The building housed a theater, a library and the office of the Egyptian community in Gaza. The spokesman of the Egyptian community, Hazem Qassem, said in a statement that the bombing is a barbaric and backward behavior, which is a war with fire and gunpowder against culture . He added that "the destruction of this center, is an Israeli attempt to sabotage Egyptian efforts in Gaza and to confirm that the occupation is an enemy of all the components of the Arab nation". For weeks, Hamas has been discussing with Egypt and the United Nations the proposal for Palestinian reconciliation, the ceasefire and the implementation of humanitarian projects in the Gaza Strip. Eighteen Palestinians were injured when the Israeli air strike aimed at the building of the Said Al-Hashal Cultural and Arts Foundation with ten missiles. 🇵🇸🥀
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In Brazil, a video was released by national TV here you see a 29 year old young woman, Tatiane Spitzner, victim of violence by her husband. She was found dead few minutes after the events were caught in camera.
The images, which date from July 22, show the man hitting his wife in a car, and then chasing her into the parking lot of their residence. While in the elevator, she tries to escape, her husband forcibly retains her and continues to beat her.
A few minutes after these images, surveillance cameras film the fall of her body on the sidewalk of the building. We then see her husband coming to get the body, carrying it in the elevator before bringing back the dead body of his wife in their apartment. After changing his clothes, he then returns to the elevator to clean the bloodstains, while the police arrives to the scene of the tragedy. Mr. Manvailer then fled with his car before being caught. While the prosecutor’s office announced the opening of an investigation, the man denies killing his wife and claims that she committed suicide by throwing herself off the balcony.
The spread of these images has revived the debate on violence against women in Brazil. While in 2015 a law was adopted recognizing femicide and increasing penalties for killers, the government estimates that a woman dies every ninety minutes in the country and that five women are beaten every two minutes . The rate of femicide is 4.8 per 100,000, the fifth highest rate in the world. ⛔️⛔️⛔️
Link of the video ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVUG95r3UjU
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Since 1921, abortion is considered as an offense under the Argentine Penal Code. A woman who aborts risks between one to four years in prison, and all those who have helped her incur up to six years in prison. Article 86 allows abortion in two situations: (1) when the health or life of the pregnant woman is in danger; (2) in case of rape. However, the law is hardly enforced and most abortions - between 370,000 and 522,000 a year, according to a 2005 Ministry of Health study - are done illegally.
In Central and South America, 97% of women of reproductive age live in countries with restrictive IVG laws, according to the American Guttmacher Institute. Abortion is only possible in three countries: Cuba (since 1965), Guyana (since 2006) and Uruguay (since 2012), and in Mexico City (since 2007). Six countries totally forbid it, even if the pregnancy poses a fatal risk to the woman. Five are located in Central America and the Caribbean: Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Dominican Republic and Haiti. And one, Suriname, in South America. Everywhere else, abortion is penalized or only allowed under certain conditions. But, again, most of the time, these conditions are not respected and the practice of abortion, yet massive, remains clandestine and extremely dangerous.
Today, August 8, the Argentinean Senate is expected to take a second reading decision on a project to legalize abortion, already adopted by the deputies on June 14. The balance leans towards a rejection of the bill, under the pressure of the churches. Indeed, the outcome of the vote, which promises to be tight, is very uncertain. The original text allows the use of abortion during the 14 first weeks of pregnancy. Let’s hope that women will be able to decide for themselves and their bodies. It will be a big win for the country, the continent, the world, all of us. .
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In Manila, Philippines, more than 2,000 mothers have come together to breastfeed in public. Their goal: fight against the stigma of breastfeeding out of home and show that breast milk is much more beneficial for their babies than formula milk. Indeed, according to a 2016 study, breastfeeding can reduce infant mortality. In the Philippines, according to UNICEF, 28 out of every 1,000 children die before the age of five. The government's goal is to reduce this to 19 per 1,000. Breastfeeding is also good for young mothers. It would reduce the annual number of breast cancer deaths by 20,000, according to the same 2016 study. This annual event, supported by UNICEF and the World Health Organization, was supported by the Philippine government. It has been organized for several years, in the Philippines and in other countries such as Colombia. 🤱🤱🏻🤱🏼🤱🏽🤱🏾🤱🏿
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That is exactly the spirit I have in mind and the one all women should have. Need help with anything, I’m your girl, whether it is life advice, job applications, a shoulder to cry, comforting words, encouragement, general questions, etc, I would do anything to help you. Whether I know you very well, from far or close, whether I don’t know you, don’t hesitate. I grew up in a place where girls wouldn’t be happy for others. Where they would criticize them all of the time, lower them down. Where I felt that many were not happy for me but envious. First they discourage you: “But how are you going to do it”. I don’t know but I’ll make it happen. Then, they want it too: “How did you do it?”. Thanks for not believing in me in the first place and then when I achieved what I aimed for, you just want to know how. It is good to focus on yourself and make things happen but that doesn’t stop you from helping your sisters and wishing them great things, I won’t take anything from you. I am fortunate enough to have met wonderful women who have been encouraging me and congratulating me for everything I made possible. Not only they’re real friends but they’re also incredible women. I want everyone to feel like they have that kind of women in their life, because it’s the best feeling one could have. Not fearing the bad eye or anything, you know they genuinely happy for you. Yes I believe in the bad eye. I’m not too extra, am I? Love to all 👀💕
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Just spent the weekend in what looks like heaven. On my way back to the city, I’ve heard horrifying news. A young woman, my age, was brutally murdered. I was at the exact same place, around the same time, the night before. This young Mexican woman came to enjoy her holidays in a country that is warm, welcoming and paradisiac. Unfortunately, because she was in the wrong place, at the wrong time, her vacay turned into a very dramatic story. Along with another friend (from England) she was walking by the shore near a popular beach club. Around 3:00 am they were attacked by two men who attempted to rob them. The one from England managed to escape, looking for help. When they found her, it was already too late. These men drowned her to death. Why? For no reason just because they are criminals. They got caught up but I’m just thinking about this poor young woman, who probably had her entire life to accomplish great things, they took this from her just because they wanted to rob her or just for pleasure I don’t know and don’t want to understand why. It breaks my heart to know that she was away from home, family and friends when this happened. My prayers go to her loved ones. .
If I’m sharing with you this story, it’s because I said to myself: “this could have been me, I was exactly at the same place, same time on a different day”. Please, be safe. I hate to say it, but we’re not safe anywhere, at anytime. This shouldn’t stop us from living and enjoying our life but we have to be extra careful because we’re women and we’re seen as more vulnerable and easy targets, especially when being tourists. Always stay in big groups when traveling and try not to take risks at night. Costa Rica is an amazing country and I’ve always felt safe here. However, this is a tragedy and it can happen in any other country. I hope that measures will be taken regarding safety especially towards tourists because the night I was out, some people got their phones stolen, which also happened to me here. (Warning graphic content in second picture) ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️
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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al-Hussein will end his term on September 1. The 54-year-old Jordanian diplomat denounces in an interview with Le Monde "the continued rise of authoritarianism, the continuation of populist rhetoric, lies, half-truths and deceits". When asked about the situation of human rights today in the world, he answered: “The pressure on universal rights is obvious. Mechanisms and laws on human rights must be defended and promoted continuously. While progress is being made in some countries, such as the recent very encouraging openness to civil and political rights in Ethiopia, we see the terrible crimes perpetrated by violent extremist groups, we see the continued rise of authoritarianism, continuation of populist rhetoric, lies, half-truths and deceptions. We see the questioning of the universal nature of human rights. So it's a struggle. The advance for human progress has always been a struggle. And I feel that the accumulation of crises has reached a point that makes it a pivotal problem.” Personal reaction ➡️ In a time where conflict is inevitable, where children are being separated from their parents, where human beings are fleeing war, persecution, where authoritarian leaders are still in power, where we’re in the middle of the biggest migratory crisis, human rights are essential. Sad reality is that they’re not respected while they’re universal and inherent to all. Not being too pessimistic and acknowledging some improvements, there is still a long way to go. Our voice matters. Keep fighting for our rights! 💯👊🏽
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Dozens of silhouettes dressed in red and white walked in silence. On July 25, several feminist activists demonstrated in front of the Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to demand the legalization of abortion. This particular costume was not randomly chosen: it is indeed the outfit worn by some female characters in the "Handmaid's Tale”. This dystopia describes a future in which men dominate society, and where women, endangered, are used to repopulate the state. This is not the first time women have worn this outfit as it has become a symbol of freedom and women's rights. ❌❌❌
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More than 1,800 children having crossed the the U.S. borders illegally were handed over to their parents, but over 700 are still separated from their parents. The U.S. federal administration failed to reunite all families before the deadline set by federal judge Dana Sabraw. On June 26, he gave the government two weeks for children under 5 years, and a period of one month for those aged 5 to 17 years to be reunited with their parents. The separation policy practiced by Trump’s administration since summer 2017 has amplified in May. It intended to deter Central American migrants from entering the U.S. through Mexico. Justice Minister Jeff Sessions spoke of "zero tolerance," but Donald Trump also claimed that he only enforced a law previously passed by Democrats. These separations sparked a national and international outcry, which forced the President to sign a decree on June 20 to end it. The policy was deemed inhuman and unconstitutional by Judge Sabraw. Several hundred families in detention centers are facing deportation. In recent days, associations have questioned the appropriateness of sending traumatized children back to their parents, not being sure if they will be entitled to minimal assistance in terms of food, hygiene and health. ❌🆘❌
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On July 25, New Zealand Parliament passed a law creating specific paid leave for victims of domestic violence, a measure designed to help them escape their homes. The leave must allow victims to end the violence and get help without fear of losing their jobs. “It's a win for the victims, a win for the employers and a win for the society," said Jan Logie, a politician and a member of the New Zealand House of Representatives. She is also a member of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. The law was voted 63 votes to 57. Statistics show that New Zealand is one of the developed countries most affected by domestic violence. The homicide rate committed in the family is, per capita, more than twice as high as in Australia, Canada or Great Britain. New Zealand has long been a pioneer in defending women's rights. In 1893 it was the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote. Prior to New Zealand, the Philippines had already created a ten-day leave in 2004 for victims of domestic violence. Congratulations New Zealand ! 🇳🇿
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Sondos al-Qattan is a famous Kuwaiti blogger thanks to her makeup tutorials. She recently posted a video sharing her view on some new law improving conditions of Filipinos working in Kuwait. Sondos stated that she didn’t understand how can her employee keep her passport or even have a rest day, along with other outrageous comments. Back in May, following an agreement between Kuwait and the Philippines, some new arrangements were installed in order to improve the conditions of around 260 000 Filipinos working in Kuwait. Her position raised high criticism. Many were scandalized by her offensive comments, asking brands to stop collaboration with the young woman. Not long after, many brands shared messages explaining that her views didn't represent the brand and all collaborations will stop. Sondos was asked to apologize but didn't do so, arguing that her position is legitimate.
Kuwait and the Philippines on the heels of a diplomatic crisis signed an agreement governing the work of domestic females, who are now allowed to enjoy a rest day, keeping their passports and use Manila’s authorities if necessary. Before that, on February, President Rodrigo Duterte banned Filipinos from going to work in Kuwait following the murder of a Filipino maid, whose body was found in a freezer, with strong evidence of torture. The crisis between the two countries worsened in April when the Gulf State ordered the expulsion of the Philippines’ ambassador after the broadcast of videos showing personal of the embassy helping domestic workers fleeing homes of their Kuwaiti employers, suspected of mistreating them. Every human being, regardless of socio-economic status, job position or whatever is sovereign and entitled to enjoy basic, fundamental and inherent human rights. What a disgrace. Some people still don't get it. Being richer doesn't mean that you have more rights or authority on anyone. Being richer doesn't make you more human. Being richer won't change the fact that everyone will end up in a grave. It seems like money and power make human beings less human. What happened to humanity? Is this modern slavery? 🆘 .
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Israel is currently under fire from critics after the adoption of its new controversial law. On July 19, the Israeli parliament passed a law defining the country as “Nation-State of the Jewish people.” This text is raising concerns as it is extremely racist against the Arab minority. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described it as a historical moment and congratulated this process. The law, passed by 62 to 55, contains many contested provisions. It makes Hebrew the only official language of Israel, whereas Arabic previously had an identical status. It states that the establishment of "Jewish localities (on Israeli territory) is in the national interest" and proclaims that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, including the eastern part of the annexed and occupied city. Israeli Arabs are the descendants of Palestinians who remained on their land when Israel was created in 1948. They represent 17.5% of the Israeli population who are overwhelmingly Jewish and claim to be victims of discrimination. 🇮🇱🇵🇸
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