News for Today

Contributed by Karol Arámbula:

'Women seek to unmask paedophile' (Stuff NZ):

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/10325413/Women-seek-to-unmask-paedophile

'Women should not laugh out loud in public, Turkey's deputy Prime Minister says' (The Telegraph):

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/turkey/10998133/Women-should-not-laugh-out-loud-in-public-Turkeys-deputy-prime-minister-says.html

'Ireland ranked ninth for gender equality among the 27 EU states' (Irish Times):

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/ireland-ranked-ninth-for-gender-equality-among-the-27-eu-states-1.1881558

'Women and minorities penalized for promoting diversity, study says' (Forbes):

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/ireland-ranked-ninth-for-gender-equality-among-the-27-eu-states-1.1881558

'Women find losing virginity enjoyable' (The Times of India):

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/man-woman/Women-find-losing-virginity-enjoyable/articleshow/39230963.cms

'Women win out as equality evolves' (The Australian):

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/appointments/women-win-out-as-equality-evolves/story-e6frgckf-1227006281235?nk=1633f6e094cf8bc2ec0d1705a747f3b3

Contributed by Stephany Janiska Armas

India state minister on rape: ‘Sometimes it’s right, sometimes it’s wrong’
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/05/india-state-minister-rape-crimes-comment

Another girl found hanging in Uttar Pradesh. Rape attempt on judge
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-another-girl-found-hanging-in-uttar-pradesh-rape-attempt-on-judge-1993315

Modi unveils ‘Five Ts’: BJP’s PM candidate says Talent, Tourism, Tech, Trade and Tradition are the watchwords for India’s future
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/indiahome/indianews/article-2542285/Modi-unveils-Five-Ts-BJPs-PM-candidate-says-Talent-Tourism-Tech-Trade-Tradition-watchwords-Indias-future.html

Horrified at reports of violence against women in India: US on Badaun Rape case
http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/horrified-at-reports-of-violence-against-women-in-india-us-on-badaun-rape-case-535671

Police Use Water Cannons On Women In India Protesting Rape
http://thinkprogress.org/world/2014/06/02/3443632/photos-police-use-water-cannons-on-women-in-india-...

Contributed by Suyog Shelar
My Acquaintance Rapist Finally Figured It Out    
http://womensenews.org/story/education/140729/my-acquaintance-rapist-finally-figured-it-out#.U9nQxqN2CP0  
Gender Stereotypes Reinforced Post-9/11  
http://womensenews.org/story/war/140725/gender-stereotypes-reinforced-post-911#.U9nSNqN2CP0  [Zimbabwe] Widowed mother weaves her way to a better life  http://womennewsnetwork.net/2014/07/30/widowed-mother-weaves-her-way-better-life/