A 2020 report by Human Rights Watch has revealed how four decades of war have left Afghanistan with one of the world’s largest populations per capita for people with disabilities, including many with amputations, vision or hearing problems, and post-traumatic stress disorder. But the true size and circumstances of Afghanistan’s disabled population remain uncertain, since policymaking is…
There’s going to be plenty of energy from the stands tonight, and lots of expectations around how the Matildas should play. I would like to see them channel that and go full throttle. Take full advantage of the pace of Carpenter, Vine and Raso, and make a statement to France and the rest of the…
Meredith Wilson, a teacher in Seattle, said “Historically privileged, either privileged socioeconomically and racially white people, rich people, have always had options. Abortion isn’t just new for a lower income or black and brown women. I think it’s for all women. But having this access to an abortion pill gives black and brown and lower…
Dilma Mendes does not remember how many times she was arrested as a child. Her crime? Playing football in Brazil. The country may be synonymous with the beautiful game, but it banned women from the sport for nearly four decades until 1979. Ahead of the Women’s World Cup starting next week in Australia and New…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — In a sunlit art studio in Kyiv filled with easels and canvases, Iryna Farion puts the finishing touches on an oil painting with a predominantly dark color palette in shades of blue and brown. The artwork depicts two intertwined trees held together by their roots, as though in embrace, and a…
Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson said the Women’s World Cup co-hosts will use the weight of expectations as fuel as they prepare to face France in the final warm-up game before the tournament begins next week. The Women’s World Cup will begin on July 20 in Australia and New Zealand, with Australia’s opening match with…
