Government and Parliament

Following a failure to agree on the annual budget between Democrats and Republicans, the US federal government officially shut down on October 1st. This recurring political stalemate, which happens yearly,…

 A specialist women’s housing facility, launched by the Simon Community Northern Ireland, offers a lifeline to victims of domestic abuse. Providing safety and vital support, the service helps survivors like…

A innovative community-led initiative in Australia has transformed the lives of 15 homeless or at-risk women, empowering them to build and become the owners of their own tiny homes. The…

A system buckling under $15k/year costs, political gridlock, and vanishing centers – while parents demand solutions. The Breaking Point When Bri Adams, a 34-year-old tech director from Virginia, finally secured…

Women face significant hurdles in European politics, with underrepresentation particularly acute in key decision-making roles. A member of the European Women’s Lobby has highlighted the persistent gender imbalance in the…

When Ann O’Neill’s children were violently killed in front of her in 1994, many around her in the aftermath didn’t know how to respond. “The death of a child presents…

MOSCOW/ Russia has added what it calls the “LGBT movement” to a list of extremist and terrorist organizations, state media said on Friday. The move was in line with a…

Denmark plans to conscript women for military service, the Danish government revealed Wednesday, becoming one of just a few countries requiring women to serve in the armed forces. “More robust…

The Ministry of Defence is facing fresh claims of harboring a toxic culture as figures reveal that nearly 100 allegations by civil servants of bullying and harassment are being investigated.…

If I could have one wish for the new year, it would be for Britain’s criminal justice system to be reformed in a way that would ensure the arrest, prosecution…