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NYC Martial Artist Crystal Shares Subway Self-Defense Tips Amid Rising Concerns

NYC Martial Artist Crystal Shares Subway Self-Defense Tips Amid Rising Concerns

NYC Martial Artist Crystal Shares Subway Self-Defense Tips Amid Rising Concerns
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New Book 'The Last Free Women' Chronicles Afghan Women's Escape from Taliban and New Lives in America

New Book 'The Last Free Women' Chronicles Afghan Women's Escape from Taliban and New Lives in America

A new book titled 'The Last Free Women' by journalists Rebecca Blumenstein and Diana Kapp provides an in-depth account of the New York Times' efforts to evacuate over 200 Afghans following the Taliban's takeover of Kabul in 2021. The narrative focuses on the experiences of four young women who, after escaping Afghanistan, are now building new lives in America. Their journey involves learning English, pursuing higher education, and forging new identities, contrasting sharply with the limited opportunities for women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Mursal Rahim, one of the women featured in the book, recently earned a master's degree from Cornell University's Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. The book highlights the personal challenges and triumphs of these women as they adapt to a new culture and strive for independence, while their home country continues to restrict women's rights and freedoms.
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Sofía Vergara's ¡Dios Mío! Coffee Brand Highlights Colombian Women Coffee Growers in U.S. Market

Sofía Vergara's ¡Dios Mío! Coffee Brand Highlights Colombian Women Coffee Growers in U.S. Market

Sofía Vergara's ¡Dios Mío! Coffee Brand Highlights Colombian Women Coffee Growers in U.S. Market
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Subsidized Childcare in Quebec Demonstrates Long-Term Positive Impact on Mothers' Labor Outcomes

Subsidized Childcare in Quebec Demonstrates Long-Term Positive Impact on Mothers' Labor Outcomes

A study by researchers Michael Baker, Jonathan Gruber, and Kevin S. Milligan, titled 'Investing in Mothers? The Long-Run Impact of a Universal Child Care Program on Maternal Work and Income,' examines the long-term effects of Quebec’s universal, heavily subsidized childcare program, introduced in 1997 for children aged 0–4. The research, published as NBER Working Paper 35514, found that mothers who had access to this program were significantly more likely to be employed and earned more, even after their children had grown past preschool age. Using data from the Labour Force Survey and income tax records spanning 26 years, the study compared mothers in Quebec with those in the rest of Canada before and after the program's implementation, tracking outcomes as children aged.
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Gates Foundation Funds Dissertation Fellowships for Gender in the Economy Research

Gates Foundation Funds Dissertation Fellowships for Gender in the Economy Research

The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, is offering three dissertation fellowships for doctoral students. These fellowships are designed to encourage research on gender issues globally and historically, focusing on economics and related fields. Eligible topics for research include victimization and violence against women, household finance, women's roles in health and education, gender and the labor market, economic development and female labor force participation, women- and child-centered policies, and masculinity norms. Fellows will receive a stipend of $45,000, an additional $3,000 for research costs, and $13,000 to cover tuition and fees. Applicants must be full-time PhD students at a U.S. or Canadian university and have advanced to dissertation candidacy status by the fellowship's start. The application deadline is January 20, 2027, at 5 pm EST. Fellows are also expected to participate in the Gender in the Economy meetings at the NBER ...
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Bali Becomes a Premier Destination for Solo Female Travelers Seeking Wellness and Cultural Immersion

Bali Becomes a Premier Destination for Solo Female Travelers Seeking Wellness and Cultural Immersion

Bali Becomes a Premier Destination for Solo Female Travelers Seeking Wellness and Cultural Immersion
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Milk Bar Founder Christina Tosi Emphasizes Hands-On Experience and Women's Leadership in Hiring Strategy

Milk Bar Founder Christina Tosi Emphasizes Hands-On Experience and Women's Leadership in Hiring Strategy

Milk Bar Founder Christina Tosi Emphasizes Hands-On Experience and Women's Leadership in Hiring Strategy
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UN Women and Partners Launch Initiative to Catalyze Policy Reform for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

UN Women and Partners Launch Initiative to Catalyze Policy Reform for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

UN Women, in collaboration with the Prevention Collaborative, World Bank, SVRI, and Economist Impact, is spearheading a new initiative titled 'From Evidence to Action: Using Policy Reform and Data to End Violence Against Women and Girls at Scale.' This project aims to elevate the importance of policy reform beyond traditional justice systems, focusing on areas such as education, alcohol regulation, and family law, which are often overlooked by policymakers and advocates in the context of preventing violence against women and girls (VAWG). The initiative seeks to foster policy dialogues among governments, UN agencies, multilateral institutions, funders, and civil society organizations. The goal is to explore existing evidence, discuss feasible policy interventions, and prepare the groundwork for policy experimentation and implementation. Many of these stakeholders are well-positioned to support pilot programs, fund research, and create the political conditions necessary for policy reform to succeed. Strengt...
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Women Increasingly Embrace Hunting for Wellness and Food Sourcing

Women Increasingly Embrace Hunting for Wellness and Food Sourcing

Women Increasingly Embrace Hunting for Wellness and Food Sourcing
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In China’s Taoist martial arts schools, fighting is only part of the lesson

In China’s Taoist martial arts schools, fighting is only part of the lesson

Martial arts schools in China’s Wudang Mountains pass on traditions shaped by Taoist thought to new generations of Chinese and international practitioners
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Tomo Mortgage Introduces TrueRate Tool for Transparent Mortgage Interest Rates in Maine

Tomo Mortgage Introduces TrueRate Tool for Transparent Mortgage Interest Rates in Maine

Tomo Mortgage Introduces TrueRate Tool for Transparent Mortgage Interest Rates in Maine
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Experts Advise on Avoiding Over-Exercising and Ensuring Proper Recovery for Beginners

Experts Advise on Avoiding Over-Exercising and Ensuring Proper Recovery for Beginners

Experts Advise on Avoiding Over-Exercising and Ensuring Proper Recovery for Beginners