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Articles with tag "Women"
women's day protests
Russian Feminists Stage Anti-War Protests in 100 Cities
Independent monitors said at least 93 people were detained at the protests.
2021 IN REVIEW
For Russian Women, 2021 Was a Year of Broken Promises
Russia still lacks legislation to protect women from domestic violence.
status quo
Russian Laws ‘Enough’ to Combat Domestic Violence – Kremlin
“Of course, undesirable and sometimes tragic situations happen, we regret that,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
step toward progress
Vogue Russia Features First Plus-Size Cover Model
While some observers praised Vogue's cover, others slammed the magazine's choice of a conventionally beautiful, slim model.
SECRET LOCATION
Russian Police Detain, Return Dagestani Women Fleeing Abuse
Rights groups say two women are in danger after authorities took them from a women’s refuge center and returned them to their families.
banned group
Russia Outlaws Anti-Women ‘Male State’ Group as ‘Extremist’
The ultra-nationalist movement has carried out abuse campaigns against women and minorities in recent years.
FUTURE CANDIDATES
Russian Female Politicians Push to Encourage Women to Run for Office
Former Duma candidates Marina Litvinovich, Alyona Popova and Oksana Pushkina are launching a project to help women get elected to positions of power.
CONSERVATIVE VALUES
Russia Proposes ‘Extremist’ Label for LGBT, Feminist, Child-Free Movements
Russia has launched a widespread crackdown on liberal and progressive movements in a bid to protect what it calls traditional family values.
stark figure
65% of Women Murdered in Russia Killed By Partners or Relatives – Study
The share of women murdered at the hands of loved ones in Russia is well above the global average, the study said.
new opportunities
Russia Opens Aviation Technician, Engineer Professions to Women
Russia's list of jobs banned for women has persisted since the Soviet era.
about-face
Escaped Chechen Domestic Violence Victim Reverses Story on State TV
Khalimat Taramova previously said she fled by her own free will from “regular beatings and threats” by her family over her sexual orientation.
whereabouts unknown
Chechen Domestic Violence Victim Faces ‘Killing’ After Police Raid Women’s Shelter – Reports
Khalimat Taramova reportedly faced threats and beatings at home because of her sexual orientation.
untimely loss
Influential Russian Feminist Activist Tatiana Nikonova Dies at 43
Nikonova advocated gender equality, sexual literacy and LGBT rights to her hundreds of thousands of followers.
pornography charges
Russian Feminist Activist Goes on Trial for 'Body-Positive' Drawings
Yulia Tsvetkova faces up to six years behind bars in a case that has prompted nationwide pickets and online flashmobs in her support.
everyone's a critic
Russian Senate Speaker Slams Eurovision Pick ‘Russian Woman’ as ‘Nonsense’
Tajik-born singer-songwriter Manizha's song discusses resisting sexist stereotypes and finding empowerment as a woman.
'skopinsky maniac'
Socialite Sobchak Faces Blowback for Interview With Russian Serial Rapist
Critics accuse Ksenia Sobchak of giving a platform to a criminal and warn that the interview on her YouTube channel could inspire copycat acts.
conservative blowback
Moscow to Probe 'Russian Woman' Eurovision Entry for 'Illegal' Lyrics
The song performed by Manizha praises the strength of Russian women, urging them to be more independent and to resist sexist views.
role model
Russia’s Only Female Cosmonaut Inspires New Barbie
The one-of-a-kind Barbie inspired by Anna Kikina is part of Mattel's “You Can Be Anything” campaign.
gender roles
Russian Mother With Tattoos, Piercings Ruled Unfit for Custody – Reports
Nina Tseretilova says she has not seen her daughter and two sons in the past three months.
behavioral code
Austria Convicts Chechen ‘Moral Guardians’ for Harassing Women – Reports
The defendants were accused of threatening, intimidating and occasionally abusing Chechen women for exhibiting “Western behavior.”
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