33 h. ago Why women should keep on running after dark – it’s safer than we think

More than half of women feel unsafe running or exercising outside come nightfall, according to research – but there’s very little evidence to show that they’re more at risk than in the daytime. As the evenings lengthen, Helen Coffey argues that we shouldn’t let fear hold us back

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64 h. ago Charity Commission sparks fury by refusing to take action against Muslim group which banned women and girls from taking part in charity fun run

The Charity Commission will not investigate the East London Mosque Trust as it claims there is 'no evidence' that the charity is not operating for the 'public benefit'.

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3 d. ago Muslim Charity Run in East London reviews policies after backlash for banning women

Muslim Charity Run in East London reviews policies after backlash for banning women  East London and West Essex Guardian

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6 d. ago Mosque that blocked women over 12 from taking part in charity run forced to lift 'regressive' ban

The 5km event held in East London last month was billed as 'inclusive' and 'family-friendly' but organisers insisted that female teenagers and women were forbidden from joining in

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9 d. ago LA Olympics to feature women’s 100m final on day one in event shakeup

The women’s 100m finalists will run three times on the opening day of the Games, a marked change from the usual two

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2 w. ago I was trying to run for the presidency in Uganda – yet men still found the audacity to call me ‘baby, sweetheart, darling’ | Yvonne Mpambara

I was bruised by my experience of being kept out of an exclusively male political club – now my focus is on getting women into power in AfricaIt’s six weeks since the electoral commission of Uganda announced the eight candidates for the country’s 2026 presidential election. The fact that they are all men is an outrage – and entirely unsurprising.Of the 221 people who expressed an interest in running for president, 15 were women; and of those, only three of us gained enough voter support to be considered for nomination. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago There Was, There Was Not review – how four women’s dreams are destroyed by the shock of war

Emily Mkrtichian’s feature debut was shot in the now defunct republic of Artsakh, a tender, intimate meditation on the impermanence of lifeWith a title taken from the traditional opening phrase of Armenian fairytales, Emily Mkrtichian’s feature debut hints at the impermanence of life itself. Shot in the now defunct republic of Artsakh, the film follows four extraordinary women who find their hopes and ambitions cruelly derailed by war. The breakaway state was formed in 1991, after decades of political discrimination under the Soviet Union and military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. For the predominantly Armenian population here, their peace has always been under threat.The personal journeys of Mkrtichian’s subjects feel even more remarkable in the face of these uncertainties. A judo champion, Sose aspires to represent her country at the Olympics; Siranush campaigns to be on the city council; and Gayane runs a support group for women. For those living in Artsakh, memories o...

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3 w. ago Australia’s Women’s World Cup defeat exposes need for a reset – not an overhaul | Mrinal Asija

Australia’s women have lost their grip on both the T20 and ODI crowns within 12 months but were the most well-rounded unit at this year’s tournamentWhat a difference a night makes? The Australian women’s cricket team, undefeated at the tournament and hot favourites to again lift the Women’s Cricket World Cup, fumbled the semi-final in Navi Mumbai and coughed up the chance to defend their title.Known as the mentality monsters for their unmatched ability to fight back from the most dire of situations, Australia failed to defend their total of 338. In a contrasting display, their opponents – co-hosts India – shed their own tendency to buckle under pressure in knockout games and held their nerve to overhaul the record for the highest successful run chase in women’s ODIs. Continue reading...

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last month Tower Hamlets mayor backs 'inclusive sport' following row over ban on women taking part in Muslim charity run

The website claimed the event was ‘family friendly’ and ‘inclusive’, despite not being open to women and girls over the age of 12

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last month Afghanistan women’s refugee players refused visas for first tournament in UAE

Players went to airports but told not to travelMany said to have felt retraumatised by experienceThe United Arab Emirates rejected visa applications for members of the Afghanistan women’s refugee squad who were due to travel there for the team’s first matches. Players went to airports, but were told not to board flights and many are said to have felt retraumatised by the experience.Afghanistan had been due to play in the UAE against Chad and Libya in the Fifa Unites: Women’s Series, with games running from Thursday to Wednesday. The 23 players selected via talent identification camps for the team, Afghan Women United, were due to fly to Dubai on 11 October for a training camp. Continue reading...

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