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A bill to allow divorce in the Philippines could mean freedom for some women in New York

June 1, 2018Politics

The Philippines is the last country in the world that does not allow divorce.

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Muna Assaf has been asking her reporters to talk with people on the street about catcalling. She men do it because they think they have the authority to do it.

A Palestinian radio station in the West Bank tackles catcalling, divorce and sex

April 25, 2017Lifestyle

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