Quick Reads: South Korean Women Fight Back And More

It’s easy to miss some important news in the hectic daily schedule, so we have compiled a list of recent women-centric news you may have missed.

In the latest news, South Korean women protest against the government's decision to abolish the gender equality ministry in the country.

Here are some quick reads that will keep you up to date.

Quick Reads

South Korean Women Fight Back

The South Korean Government announced that it might be abolishing the gender equality ministry and according to the reports, "The government says its services will be protected, but that it’s time to support women and men equally." In retaliation, thousands of women have taken their protest to the streets. Reports say that more than 800 organisations have come together for the cause. Representation of women in executive positions in the country is low making it harder for women to be heard.

Thailand Princess Suffers A Heart Attack

Bajrakitiyabha is next on the throne of Thailand after King Vajiralongkorn, but while walking her dog, the princess suffered a heart attack and she wasn't able to be resuscitated on the spot and taken to a hospital in Bangkok where is currently on life support. The princess had a law degree and held the rank of general and chief of staff for the Royal Security Command.

87 YO Woman Gets Second Masters Degree

Varatha Shanmuganathan becomes the oldest woman in Canada to get a graduate degree and the oldest person to have received a master's degree from York University. The 87-year-old was in her 50s when she got her first master's degree and soon after moved to Canada. Knowing about the waiver of fees for seniors she applied for a second master's degree two years back. Read more here.

Lord Of The Rings To Have All-Female Directors

Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Season 2 is supposed to have an all-female director team. Charlotte Brandstrom, Louise Hooper and Sanaa Hamri and Charlotte Brandstrom will all contribute to the creation of this new season. There will be exciting new additions to the story and the mystery will be continued. Read more here.

10 Years Of Nirbhaya Rape Case

Today marks ten years since one of the most brutal rape cases India has seen and the women of the country are still unsafe. Thousands of cases get reported and more than get unnotified and neglected. India needs to stop normalising rape culture and look at the welfare of its citizens. Read what the women of the country have to say about these ten years and the standing of the safety of women.