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A year into the war, women and girls in Sudan have had to flee their homes, subjected to forced labour, and targeted for sexual violence, rape and sex slavery, yet they remain resilient, holding their communities together and united in their assistance newarab.com/features/sudan…

Rapist Victor Farrant who drowned mum is set for release from prison after a judge told him he “should never be released” yet he is on “compassionate grounds” (he has terminal cancer). The children of his victim say this makes him more dangerous. Agreed ⬇️
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

Israel's 'investigation' into the killing of seven WCK aid workers in Gaza was led by the CEO of the company that supplied the murder weapon.

telegraph.co.uk/global-health/…

I would like to read fiction novels about and by women over 50. What would you suggest?

In my 2nd Byline Times investigation, I unearth documents showing US officials have known for over a decade that deliberate IDF policy of using disproportionate violence against civilians could result in targeting of civilian aid convoys amidst large-scale destruction / 2

HUGE: The US has secretly offered a stunning array of concessions to Ansarallah to halt its naval operations in support of Gaza – and been rebuffed. thecradle.co/articles-id/24…

Massive story: US offer significant concessions to Ansarallah and are rebuffed.

An indication of the stunning geopolitical weakness of the United States regime.

Check it out:

Informed Yemeni sources reveal to The Cradle that the US offered Sanaa – in exchange for its…

Ukraine's parliament passed updated mobilization bill. 283 lawmakers for, 49 abstentions. Temp ban on leaving country. Age of mobilization age already lowered fm 27 to 25. Average age of Ukranian front line troops is mid-fourties. Law comes ahead of expected Russian new push.

There are without doubt people conscious under the rubble today in Gaza, dying slowly, buried alive, praying someone would come and dig them out . No tools to help them out are allowed in. The silent slow murder of civilians buried alive. Speak up. Do not stay silent.

Amazing news! Well done Ellie! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

This is one hell of a woman. Ellie Wilson, a rape survivor disciplining lawyers for victim blaming. No victim should leave court feeling humiliated and ashamed, the system is there to protect victims not harm them. The tide is turning.

#vigil #kulsumaakter Biasan FiLiA

Eid can be so triggering.

It's a time meant for celebration and togetherness, but for those of us who aren’t part of our families and communities, it amplify feelings of loneliness, grief, and isolation.

It's a reminder of what's been lost, regardless of what you have found

Our partner Payzee wrote about her story of forced child marriage in the U.K. Together, we were able to push for a change in legislation that outlawed the practice. Now, we are working on getting other countries to do the same.

Read her story here: ow.ly/bOsf50Rb9SZ

“I think our policy has got to be very clear: not another nickel for Netanyahu’s right wing extremist government while hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza face starvation,” argues Bernie Sanders. “That we… are continuing to supply 2000lb bombs… is unacceptable.”

A law written in darkness by candlelight. Yes, actual candlelight. Before the invention of electricity. When women could not even vote & tobacco smoke enemas were an established medical treatment.

Arizona Supreme Court upholds Civil War-era abortion ban independent.co.uk/news/world/ame…

OMG 💔Another horrific murder of a woman: A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found in her home with stab wounds in Westminster.
Officers were contacted on Sunday by friends of the woman who were worried about her safety #Femicide
news.sky.com/story/murder-i…

As we mark #EidAlFitr , we want to thank officers and staff who have served the community whilst partaking in the holy month of Ramadan.

We wish everyone, including communities across London to have a wonderful day celebrating #EidMubarak .