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The French capital is hosting the 2024 Olympic Games and its organisers say they are the first in history where women and men will be equally represented. But do these Games deserve a gold medal for parity? Annette Young asks former French Olympic champion and sports minister, Roxana Maracineanu, as to what she thinks. We also look at why so much o…
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How domestic abuse goes way beyond physical violence; and how men use money as a form of coercive control over their partners. Also, Japanese authorities crack down on so-called 'host bars' which take advantage of female customers by forcing those who owe money to turn to prostitution or provide sexual services. Plus, how in the streets of the Soma…
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Pakistani midwives on the frontline of climate change
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As Pakistan confronts a series of crippling heatwaves, it is pregnant women and newborns who suffer the most. As a result, its midwives have found themselves on the frontline of climate change. Also, as Saudi Arabia declares rights for women in the country has improved considerably, one activist who promoted gender equality in her social media post…
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Indian activists challenge marital rape clause
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We meet the Indian women campaigning to criminalise marital rape following the adoption of a new penal code which still does not prosecute husbands who rape their wives. A new report reveals how family laws in many African countries reinforce discrimination against women and girls. Annette Young talks to Esther Waweru, a senior legal adviser from E…
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Annette Young talks to Lebanese journalist and author, Dalal Mawad, whose book 'All She Lost' focuses on the horrific explosion in Beirut four years ago, and its impact on women. They speak about the myth of resilience among the Lebanese population as the country faces the risk of yet another war due to escalating tensions between Israel and the Ir…
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France's National Rally seeks to woo women voters
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As the far-right National Rally party works hard to win votes from French women in this month's parliamentary elections, feminist groups accuse it of using women's rights in order to advance their agenda. To discuss what's at stake with women's rights in these French elections, Annette Young talks to Paris-based feminist journalist, Megan Clement. …
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There is much anger among Catholic feminists over comments made by Pope Francis where he ruled out the possibility of women serving as ordained deacons or as members of the clergy. Also as polls continue to suggest that support for abortion rights is growing in the US, what impact is this having on the presidential election campaign? Annette Young …
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Among policymakers and business leaders, little attention appears to have been paid to one of the fastest-growing demographics; women who are choosing not to have children. Annette Young talks to Dr Caroline Magennis who's written a manifesto for childfree women. Also Claudia Sheinbaum becomes Mexico's first-ever female president. But the scientist…
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2024 European elections: Women's groups brace for a lurch to the right
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With EU elections now just around the corner, women's rights groups are anxiously waiting to see if pollsters have been correct to predict a surge in support for the far right. At a country level, parties associated with the far-right groups in the European Parliament have a long history of seeking to erode sex-specific protections, including acces…
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Señora Presidenta: Mexico set to vote in first woman president
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On June 2, millions of Mexicans are set to make history by voting in their first-ever female president with the two leading candidates both being women; Dr Claudia Sheinbaum from the leftist Morena party, and her right-wing rival, Xóchitl Gálvez. Annette Young heads to Mexico to ask what does this political watershed mean for women's rights in a co…
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So what is a "trad-wife"? Well, it’s internet shorthand for traditional wives. We take a look at the women influencers extolling the virtues of staying at home while yielding to their husbands. Annette Young asks researcher, Cecile Simmons, if there is a more sinister element behind the trend. Also France boasts one of the world's highest percentag…
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US abortion rights: New laws highlight election battleground
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A new six-week abortion ban in Florida makes it illegal to seek a termination before many women even realise they're pregnant. Amid a dizzying patchwork of abortion legislation across US states following the overturning of Roe v. Wade almost two years ago, the issue of reproductive rights is increasingly galvanising voters on both sides of the poli…
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While Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction has been overturned by New York's top court, the French medical profession is now dealing with a series of #MeToo allegations in hospitals, including one leading female specialist levelling accusations against a renowned male colleague. Also it may be 2024 but a full-time working woman still makes only …
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Rise in UK abortion prosecutions: Why the uptick in England and Wales?
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Abortion is legal in the UK, but England and Wales are both experiencing a rise in abortion prosecutions; using a law that dates back to 1861. In the last 18 months, six women have been prosecuted and at least one woman has been jailed. Annette Young talks to Mara Clarke, a pro-choice activist based in London, as to why this is happening. Also in F…
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The failure of Ivory Coast's ban on skin-lightening products
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How the ban on skin-lightening products in Ivory Coast has not stopped thousands of women from buying these creams. This as health officials warn of risks such as diabetes and hypertension. Also we head to the Anbar region in Iraq which is undergoing massive reconstruction after the collapse of the Islamic State group and where local women are atte…
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Why we need to know about 'The Glass Cliff'
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Most of us have heard about the 'glass ceiling'. But do you know anything about the 'Glass Cliff'? UK author, Sophie Williams, talks to Annette Young about the phenomenon where women are frequently hired to lead organisations only when they are on the cusp of complete failure.By FRANCE 24 English
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How artificial intelligence reinforces gender bias
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In a special edition about the dangers artificial intelligence poses to women, we're focusing on how AI has been automatically set up to reinforce gender discrimination along with the rise of deepfakes. These days, AI is used for a growing range of tasks yet while being based on data that comes from a world full of bias and inequity. Plus a special…
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Gender divide: The ideological gap emerging between young women & men
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A global gender divide is emerging between young women and men under the age of 30 with research revealing that young women are becoming more progressive as their male peers become more conservative. Our team in Berlin report on how the divide is becoming very much apparent in Germany as the far right targets young men. Annette Young also talks abo…
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In recent years, Argentina has led Latin America in the struggle for gender equality and LGBTQ rights. But with the election of Javier Milei as president last December, many Argentinians fear all that progress is now being derailed. Annette Young talks to noted feminist journalist and author, Luciana Peker, who has gone into self-imposed exile afte…
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Desperately seeking a cure for endometriosis
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A special report here in France on the con artists who prey on the women suffering from endometriosis; a painful disease that affects millions and can sometimes lead to fertility problems. Also the Spanish government seeks to increase the number of mixed gender prisons with the aim of helping prisoners to get used to being in a society where women …
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#MeToo and French cinema: Are we at a tipping point?
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In a special joint edition of arts24 and The 51 Percent, we focus on whether the #MeToo movement has reached an inflection point in French cinema. The film sector in France has been shaken after actress, Judith Godrèche, accused director, Benoît Jacquot, of rape and sexual abuse during their relationship; which, she says, started when she was 14 ye…
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Pregnant in Gaza: Palestinian women and newborns bear the brunt of the conflict
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As Israel's war against Hamas continues in Gaza, pregnant Palestinian women are facing dire conditions as they give birth due to damaged hospital facilities along with restricted access to medicines. Also Annette Young talks to journalist, Josie Cox, who has written a book entitled “Women, Money and Power” focusing on the battle for financial equal…
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How to end female genital mutilation? UN seeks to eradicate practice by 2030
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Despite undeniable progress towards ending female genital mutilation, it still exists on six continents, mostly in the Middle East and Africa. The United Nations has set the ambitious goal of eradicating all forms of the practice by 2030, but that will require changes to existing methods on confronting it. Among them: providing more funding to gras…
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The need to rethink our history or her-story, rather. Annette Young talks to journalist and author, Annabelle Hirsch, who has corrected our not-so-perfect 20/20 rear vision by writing a book entitled "A History of Women in 101 Objects." Also France and Germany come under fire for failing to decide on a legal definition of rape which could mean the …
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Episode 008 - Business is Business Bye Soundcloud, Leslie Jones Attack, Marvel's Doctor Strange
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My reasons for leaving soundcloud, news on microsoft products, remake of 1980s Clue, Leslie Jones Ghostbusters hacking attack, Marvel's Doctor Strange and business is businessBy Ansar Mustafa
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Episode 006 - Suicide Squad Review, Microsoft Anniversary Update, Life, Work & Massages
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In this episode I review DC Comic's Suicide Squad and Microsoft's Windows 10 update along with my first experience getting a massage.By Ansar Mustafa
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Episode 005 - Star Trek Beyond Review, Banned by YouTube and Missing Parcels
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in this episode I discuss the new movie Star Trek Beyond. Go watch it!!I also discuss loosing some of my YouTube privileges because I did a naughty thing without thinking! I tell you the story of my wife's birthday present and much much more...By Ansar Mustafa
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Episode 004 - Am I still relevant AWS is killing I.T, Star Trek Beyond And F1 Hungarian GP
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In today Podcast I wonder if I am relevant as an I.T professional in the world of cloud computing. I look forward to Star Trek Beyond and the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix and WWE Battleground and WWE SummerSlam 2016.By Ansar Mustafa
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Episode 003 - Ghostbusters 2016 Fake Reviews, Theresa May, Microsoft-IBM Deal, Andy Murray & ESPY
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In this episode I talk about Sony Pictures' attempt to debunk negative reviews by paying shady people to review the film in a positive light.Also I mention Theresa May being the new prime minister of the United Kingdom and much much more...Watch this video for more on the dodgy reviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5yZEg9Y9IMSupport Us http://g…
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Episode 002 - Brexit, Independence Day 2, The Rock, UFC 200, SummerSlam, F1 and more...
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In this, my second podcast I talk about the following:• UK Public voted to LEAVE the EU• Film - Independence Day 2 resurgence (Good Movie)• Film - Central Intelligence (Good Movie)• Film - Bad Movie: Colonia – Emma Watson of Harry Potter movie flopped. Only made £47. • Film - Tarzan• Next Prime Minister will be a woman no matter what happens.• Snap…
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Episode 001 - EU Referendum, Ghostbusters 2016 and Mark Zuckerberg
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Thank you for choosing to listen to my Podcast, which is a supplement to my YouTube Channel: Parity Check (https://www.youtube.com/c/ParitycheckCoUk)In this very first official episode I talk about some current news items that I came across such as the Mark Zuckerberg news article saying he was using tape to cover his Mac Book Pro's webcam.I discus…
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Thank you for choosing to listen to my Podcast, which is a supplement to my YouTube Channel: Parity Check (https://www.youtube.com/c/ParitycheckCoUk)In this Hello World episode I talk about what I plan to do with this podcast, and I give you a very brief background on me.If you have any questions you want to ask, or if you want to suggest topics pl…
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