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TO MARK International Women’s Day, we asked readers how the pandemic has impacted you – and the results make for sobering reading. It’s been a year like no other. While the pandemic has been tough for everyone, multiple studies suggest that women have been disproportionately impacted by it, both at home and at work. Globally, women are 1.8 times more likely to have lost their jobs in the last year, while the Women And Equalities Committee has warned that the government risks turning back the clock on gender equality unless it takes proactive steps to support women through the pandemic. So this International Women’s Day , a year since coronavirus swept the country , we spoke to almost 3,000 readers to find out how the toughest year on record has really impacted them. The results make clear that the pandemic has hit women’s mental and physical health hard. One In Ten readers lost their job during the pandemic Nearly half have felt more … [Read more...] about We asked four readers why it has been the toughest year ever for women

For nearly two decades, women in Afghanistan have played an active part in social and political life by holding political office, working in professions and running businesses. Advances for women have extended from the country's elite in the cities all the way to the less-privileged communities in the provinces. However, Afghan women now fear their place in society will again be marginalized as the Islamist militant Taliban consolidate their power under a peace deal with the US. There are big questions about how the social landscape in Afghanistan will shift under Taliban influence, and what conditions will be forced upon women. Fawzia Koofi, a member of the Afghan government delegation negotiating with the Taliban, said it is difficult to determine how the Taliban have changed nearly 20 years after being removed from political power. Afghanistan, however, has turned into a different country. "When they [the Taliban] get to know the new Afghanistan and see the media, the … [Read more...] about Afghan women risk losing their rights in a new political setup

GEORGE Floyd protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis as the jury selection for cop Derek Chauvin's trial started today. As Chauvin was sat in the court house , protesters holding signs were turning up outside of the Hennepin County Government Center. The jury selection was postponed and will not take place today due to discussions taking place regarding the charge being reinstated. Chauvin's attorney, Eric Nelson, said on Monday that he is going to ask the state Supreme Court to review the decision regarding third-degree murder. Chauvin has been charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter. Layers of fencing were erected outside of the courthouse prior to the trial, with a sign attached to it telling protesters 'you are welcome here' while nothing it is a 'restricted' area. One person was seen holding a mirror with red writing on that branded "Derek Chauvin you are a murderer." Protestors also held tributes to George Floyd , who died in May last … [Read more...] about Derek Chauvin trial: Prosecutors seek to add third-degree murder charge in George Floyd killing as BLM protests rage

MOTHER-OF-ONE Dilly is a professional organiser with 38,000 Instagram followers thanks to her no-fuss, straight-talking tips on tackling mess. The 40-year-old was abandoned as a baby in 1980 at a Sri Lankan orphanage, before being adopted three years later by English mum Freda and Sri Lankan dad Daya. The family moved to Surrey, where her parents worked around the clock as accountants. When Dilly was 11, her mum was diagnosed with bipolar and her mental condition deteriorated after Daya died in 2010. It led to Freda’s home becoming extremely disorganised. Dilly, who worked as a PA, would spend the weekend blitzing it. Realising there must be other families who needed her help, she launched her business, Declutter Dollies, and promoted it via Instagram account @declutterdollies . Her clients include bereaved people who have let their homes fall into disarray amid emotional upheaval, and celebrities. Dilly now lives in Tring, Herts, with her husband Charley, 41, … [Read more...] about Incredible cleaning tips & tricks to declutter your house from donating toiletries to digitising documents

The billionaire ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has married a science teacher. MacKenzie Scott, who is the 22nd richest person in the world, has tied the knot with Seattle teacher Dan Jewett. The marriage was mentioned in a letter to The Giving Pledge, an organisation which encourages ultra-rich people to give away their billions. "Dan is such a great guy, and I am happy and excited for the both of them," Bezos said in a statement. Jewett said he would be signing on to Scott's commitment to give away most of her wealth. Since Scott, 50, split from the Amazon founder after 25 years of marriage in 2019 and became worth $53billion (£38billion) according to Forbes, she has set about donating. In December, Scott said she had donated over $4.1billion (£2.96billion) in the four months prior to food banks and emergency relief funds amid the Covid-19 pandemic. That followed donations of $1.7billion (£1.23billion) last year to causes including racial equality, LGBTQ rights, … [Read more...] about Billionaire MacKenzie Scott marries teacher 2 years after split from Amazon’s Jeff Bezos