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Articles with tag "Women"

Extreme secularism

Dagestani Doctor Refused Russian State TV Appearance in Hijab

Immunologist Ayshat Idarmacheva said that her invitation to appear in a segment on Channel One was revoked after producers learned she wears a hijab.
'inspiring and influential'

Russian Feminist Poet, Forest Firefighter Named Among BBC’s Women of 2023

Daria Serenko and Sofia Kosacheva were selected for the BBC's list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world.
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podcast

Is Russia Heading Toward an Abortion Ban?

In recent months, several Russian regions have pursued anti-abortion policies. Could a nationwide ban be in the works?
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'missing person'

Domestic Violence Victim From Russia's Ingushetia Detained in Armenia – Holod

Earlier this month, Fatima Zurabova fled her home in the republic of Ingushetia after her brother and other family members had for years subjected her...
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'don't lose your mind'

Don't Send Nude Photos, Dagestan Police Official Warns Women

"Sometimes a prince on a white horse turns out to be a goat on an emaciated donkey," the region's police spokeswoman said.
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podcast

Women in Russia's North Caucasus and the Weight of Patriarchal Traditions

In this episode, we examine women’s rights in the North Caucasus, featuring the story of one woman who fled from familial abuse in the republic of Ingushetia...
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reproductive rights

Russia Tightens Controls Over Abortion Pill Sales

Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said controlling the distribution of these pills was necessary to prevent their "abuse."
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one man for the job

Russian Region Appoints Male Official to Head Women’s Rights Council

Women will hold just eight seats on the 14-seat council.
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unwanted influences

Russia’s Mordovia Becomes First Region to Outlaw ‘Coercion’ Into Abortion

A ban on the “propaganda” of abortion was excluded from the final version of the bill. 
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In depth

Russia Edges Closer to Abortion Ban in Quest to Preserve ‘Traditional Values’

Despite declining abortion numbers, the conservative turn among Russia's leadership and a push from the Russian Orthodox Church have put a target on the...
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demographic worries

Russian Health Minister Slams Pursuing a Career Before Childbirth as 'Improper Practice' for Women

Health Minister Mikhail Murashko also announced a new ministry initiative to control the circulation of abortion-inducing drugs in pharmacies.
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opinion Alexandra Talaver

'Weapons of the Weak': Why Does the Russian Opposition Need a Feminist Lens?

By challenging Putin's image as a defender of Russia's well-being rather than as a strongman, the anti-war movement has greater chances for success.
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disrupted escape

Russian Police Detain Chechen Woman Fleeing Domestic Violence

Police at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport reportedly plan to hand over Selima Ismailova, 19, to Chechen police.
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March 8

Putin Celebrates Russian Women Who 'Fulfill Their Duty'

The Russian leaders words at a Kremlin reception contrasted with the congratulatory messages made by other European leaders.
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March 8

Women’s Day Celebrations a Lightning Rod for a Divided Russia

As Russia marks a wartime International Women's Day, different groups are using the public holiday to draw attention to their causes.
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equal opportunities

Wagner Boss: Women Should Also Get Early Jail Release to Fight in Ukraine

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Kremlin-linked businessman and Wagner Group founder, has voiced his support for commuting the sentences of female prisoners in Russia...
'faces of resistance'

BBC Names Russian Pop Star, Jailed Anti-War Artist, Journalist to Influential Women List

The BBC has named Russian pop diva Alla Pugacheva, jailed anti-war activist Alexandra Skochilenko and prominent journalist Taisia Bekbulatova on its list...
navigating the maze

NGO Helps Women Fleeing Ukraine War, Political Repression

A global team of volunteers coordinated by a leading Russian expert is supporting women facing gender-based violence abroad.
illicit export

Russia Hands Down First Jail Sentence to Surrogate Mother

A 29-year-old Kazakh citizen who acted as a surrogate mother was found guilty of human trafficking.
Rare acquittal

Russian Feminist Activist Acquitted of ‘Porn’ Charges

Yulia Tsvetkova, spent several months under house arrest for abstract illustrations of female sexual organs.
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