Leah Howell (@leahhowell599) 's Twitter Profile
Leah Howell

@leahhowell599

Activist for a world where equality is the norm, not an endless fight.
Justice is not a gift. It's a fight -AlicePaul✊
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United States continues its historical pattern of plotting against the oppressed people of Palestine ( now West bank ). This isn't an isolated incident, but a relentless strategy of military expansion and cultural suppression. We must not ignore this aggression. #WestBank #Gaza

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Women’s groups protested Latvia’s plan to exit the Istanbul Convention on violence against women. Survivor protections at stake. #IstanbulConvention #Latvia #EndGBV 🔗 apnews.com/article/5edf93…

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Plan to roll out long-acting HIV-prevention shots prioritizes pregnant & breastfeeding women. Big step for access. #WomensHealth #HIVPrevention #SouthAfrica 🔗 reuters.com/business/healt…

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UK gender pay gap narrows to 6.7%, lowest on record but parity still distant. Progress worth noting. #EqualPay #UK #WomensRights 🔗 reuters.com/sustainability…

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As abortion clinics decline, crisis pregnancy centers expand with medical services raising neutrality & quality concerns. #ReproductiveHealth #USA #WomensRights 🔗 apnews.com/article/aborti…

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“A wave of misogyny is rolling across the world,” warns the UN chief as world leaders mark 30 years since Beijing’s women’s conference. Hard-won gains are under attack amid war, tech and funding cuts. #WomensRights #GenderEquality reuters.com/world/leaders-…

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Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced a state constitutional amendment to protect reproductive freedom, barring government interference in abortion and contraception. A direct response to post-Roe restrictions. #ReproRights #USA mychesco.com/a/news/governm…

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Canada signed the regional treaty against gender violence, reinforcing legal commitments to protect women. Advocates call for similar U.S. action to bolster Americas-wide accountability. #EndGBV #CdnPoli equalitynow.org/news/press-rel…

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California removed the spousal exemption from its rape laws, ensuring marital status doesn’t shield perpetrators. The new law also expands protections for people unable to consent. #CALeg #SexualViolence gov.ca.gov/2025/10/11/gov…

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The Taliban cut internet access in five provinces to block “immoral activities,” further isolating Afghan women from online education and aid. Rights groups call it digital repression. #Afghanistan #DigitalRights reuters.com/business/media…

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Women across Iceland walked out on Oct 24 to demand equality and protest gender violence, marking 50 years since the original “Women’s Day Off.” #Iceland #Equality theguardian.com/world/2025/oct…

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Slovakia passed a constitutional change recognizing only male/female genders and tightening adoption rules. Critics say it targets LGBTQ+ and women’s rights. #Slovakia #HumanRights reuters.com/world/slovakia…

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A West African court ordered Sierra Leone to criminalize female genital mutilation, calling it torture. Activists hail the precedent for regional bans. #EndFGM #Africa boell.de/en/2025/09/30/…

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Kenya is facing a femicide crisis, with nearly 100 women killed in three months. Protesters demand action as police report nearly one case per day. #EndGBV #Kenya liberties.aljazeera.com/en/gender-base…

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Argentina’s government halted abortion pill access and slashed reproductive health programs. Rights groups warn it’s a test case for regional rollback. #NiUnaMenos #WomensRights theguardian.com/global-develop…

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Thousands marched across Brazil on International Safe Abortion Day, demanding decriminalization and access to care. Demonstrators echoed a growing reproductive rights movement in Latin America. #28S #DireitoAoAborto es-us.noticias.yahoo.com/mujeres-marcha…

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Peruvian women rallied for abortion rights on Sept 28, spotlighting cases of young girls forced to give birth. Protesters demanded legal reform to guarantee therapeutic abortion. #AbortoLegal #HumanRights infobae.com/peru/2025/09/2…

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The White House launched major executive actions to expand childcare and support caregivers. Officials cite care policy as key to workforce equity and economic stability. #CareEconomy #EqualPay