Iran’s Only Female Olympic Medalist Disowns Birth Country for Europe
Iran’s only female Olympic medalist, Kimia Alizadeh, has announced that she is permanently leaving her country for Europe. The 21-year-old wrote in an Instagram post explaining why she was defecting, “Let me start with a greeting, a farewell or condolences,” “I am one of the millions of oppressed women in Iran who they have been playing with for years.” Alizadeh became the first Iranian woman to win an Olympic medal after claiming bronze in the 57kg category of Taekwondo at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Affectionately known in Iran as “The Tsunami,” Alizadeh announced she was leaving her birth country amid searing criticism of the regime in Tehran. “They took me wherever they wanted. I wore whatever they said. Every sentence they ordered me to say, I repeated. Whenever they saw fit, they exploited me,” she wrote, adding that credit for her success always went to those in charge. “I wasn’t…
Women’s Marathon World Record Holder to Defend Title
Brigid Kosgei, Women’s marathon world record holder will return to defend her championship at the 2020 London Marathon, organizers said on Monday. Kosgei of…
Marrying a Pastor was not part of my Prayer Budget- Reverend Helen Oritsejafor
Growing up was a bitter sweet experience for the little Helen Oritsejafor. She had a loving and caring father who pampered her and she…
More than 85% of women in the North are well educated- Dr. Mrs. Hannatu Adamu Fika
Commitments toward formally educating girls in northern Nigeria dates back to almost seventy years. And from the mid–eighties to date, there have been more…
On the Marble
It’s possible to climb to the top without stomping on other people.” – Taylor Swift
Say “Yes!” to Authoritative Parenting
Most parents raise their kids like robots, giving their kids commands with a high expectation of immediate positive feedback. This attitude has in recent…
The Masterpiece of the Woman-columnist
Pakistani-Canadian journalist Habiba Nosheen is a successful woman of color representing other women of color in the United States. She was born in Pakistan…
A Champion in Africa’s Tech-World
The African Technology Industry is beginning to feel the heat of many innovative women who are uniquely building the tech industry in their various…
Bolivian Opposition Senator Jeanine Áñez Declares Herself Interim President
Bolivian opposition senator Jeanine Áñez has declared herself interim president of the South American country following Evo Morales’ resignation. Ms Áñez said she was…
Saudi State Security Apologises Over Promo Video Labelling Feminism as Extremism
Saudi Arabia’s state security agency says a social media post on one of its accounts that categorised feminism as extremism was a mistake. The…
SMG’s Esther Ng Emerged the Winner of Asian Women Entrepreneurs Award
Star Media Group’s Esther Ng was honoured at the Asian Women Entrepreneurs Awards in the Media and Communications category. The company’s chief content officer…
South Africa’s Barbara Creecy Grants Fishing Access to Western Cape Fishermen
Small-scale fishers of the Western Cape have for the first time been granted access to fishing during the 2019/20 west coast rock lobster season…
