The Week in Women
Italy criminalizes femicide, Japan elects record number of women parliamentarians, Trump Admin to burn USAID contraceptives stockpile
Hi readers, and welcome to The Week in Women, a rundown of this week’s major women’s rights stories from around the world. Here we go!
Italy’s Senate unanimously passed a bill making femicide a standalone crime punishable by life imprisonment.
Japan elected a record number of women for its Upper House, now making up a third of its seats.
The US government changed its immigration policy to restrict sports visas for transgender women.
A Pakistani woman was murdered in an honor killing with a video capturing her last words.
The Gates Foundation committed $2.5 billion to improving women’s health, with a focus on under-researched conditions.
The Trump Administration is preparing to burn $9.7 million in USAID purchased contraceptives that were intended for low income countries.
…and that’s it for now. Have a great week ahead!
xx Tamar + Jill
The Week in Women comes to you thanks to research from Tamar Eisen (she/her/hers), an advocate for reproductive justice and gender equity.