Author: Fizza Tanveer

Throughout history, America’s democracy has faced challenges, but it has also been bolstered by the powerful voices of women who refused to let injustice stand. Their voices, ringing with conviction and courage, have challenged presidents, exposed injustices, and brightened the flame of liberty. Today, we honor a legacy of women who dared to speak truth to power, even when facing the wrath of the most powerful men in the nation. Way back in 1868, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, titans of the women’s suffrage movement, dared to criticize President Andrew Johnson for his opposition to their cause. Even…

A 16-year-old UK girl was gang-raped not in the real world but in the Metaverse. The victim, while playing a virtual reality game, experienced a traumatic event as her avatar – her personalized digital character – was attacked and subjected to a virtual gang rape by online strangers. While the teen did not endure physical harm in the real world, the psychological and emotional trauma caused to the victim is more severe than any physical injury. Rape Crisis England & Wales shared that from July 2022 to June 2023, the police recorded 68,109 rape cases. However, during that whole year,…

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats to human life, contributing to an estimated 7 million premature deaths annually worldwide. Among these casualties, a staggering 4.2 million are directly attributed to ambient air pollution, with vehicular emissions emerging as the primary culprit.  Several countries are currently facing the brunt of this crisis, with densely populated urban areas experiencing the highest levels of air pollution. India, China, Pakistan and Bangladesh consistently rank among the nations with the worst air quality, witnessing a surge in respiratory illnesses and premature deaths linked to vehicular…

NASA is gearing up to achieve the historic milestone of landing the first woman and the first Black man on the Moon’s South Pole in 2024. NASA’s Artemis program, named after the Greek goddess and twin sister of Apollo, signifies a giant leap for womankind.  Christina Hammock Koch, a NASA astronaut and electrical engineer by profession, has been selected as the mission specialist for Artemis II. Christina already holds the record for the longest single space lift by a woman and is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of space exploration. Her enthusiasm for the project is palpable, stating, “Am…

The Internet is a Wonderful place, but it can also be a bit scary, especially for parents who may not know how to help their kids stay safe online. That’s where Fareedah Shaheed comes in. She’s a 25-year-old Award-Winning Internet Safety Expert, and her goal is to help parents ensure their kids are protected while using the Internet. Fareedah isn’t just making strides in a male-dominated tech industry – she’s carving a new path. As the CEO and founder of Sekuva, Fareedah is championing online security education for the non-tech-savvy, with a mission to empower a million mothers globally. Her…

Julia Parsi, a women’s rights activist in Afghanistan, was released from Taliban custody on Monday after spending three months behind bars because of her activism for women. The Taliban Intelligence Directorate arrested Julia at her residence in Kabul on September 27 and took her and her young son to an unknown location. On December 4, reports surfaced suggesting a decline in Julia’s physical well-being, allegedly due to mistreatment during her time in a Taliban prison. Various Afghan women’s rights activists took to social media, stating that she was admitted to the hospital in a state of severe physical and mental distress…

A woman recently confessed to feeling “betrayed by feminism” as she approached her 39th birthday, expressing a desire to settle down, start a family, and have a husband. During an interview with Fox News Digital, she emotionally disclosed her fear of ending up alone and childless. Melissa Persling wrote an article for Business Insider titled, “I’m 38 and single, and I recently realized I want a child. I’m terrified I’ve missed my opportunity.” The article, which went viral in November, prompted a wave of criticism from men who accused her of leading a selfish life, but Melissa offered a different perspective…

Meet Jennifer Pritzker, the remarkable billionaire making headlines as the world’s richest transgender woman. She has shattered stereotypes and defied expectations to become one of the most successful business leaders in the world. But her journey to the top has been far from easy.  Born James Pritzker into the prominent Pritzker family, Jennifer served with distinction for over 25 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. However, her personal story took a significant turn in 2013 when she publicly came out as transgender. This bold declaration made her not only the first openly transgender billionaire but also…

The trend, known as “AI Cloning,” is gaining traction among sex workers. These AI “girlfriends” are like chatbots trained to talk and act like the real-life sex workers who inspire them. Even Social media is flooded with advertisements for AI Girlfriends, with over 1,000 hypersexual ads cataloged on Meta sites, including Instagram. Riley Reid, an award-winning adult film star, is one of those leading this trend. She co-founded Clona.ai, a platform where users pay $30 a month to chat with an AI clone of her. This digital version is trained on Reid’s real-life experiences, making it talk and respond like…

A 70-year-old woman in Uganda has given birth to twins following IVF treatment, marking a remarkable achievement in the field of fertility medicine. According to the Women’s Hospital International and Fertility Centre in Kampala, Safina Namukwaya underwent a successful C-section delivery, welcoming a healthy baby boy and girl. This remarkable event makes Ms. Namukwaya one of the oldest women in the world to give birth, a testament to the advancements in modern medicine. Upon welcoming her twins, she expressed her joy to local media, calling it a “miracle.” Dr. Edward Tamale Sali, a fertility specialist at WHI&FC, revealed that the…