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Nishita Jha
Nishita Jha is a global women's rights reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based in India.
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A Russian Animator Is In Hiding After His Cartoon Was Banned By The Government
As the war in Ukraine continues, Russia has banned hundreds of news outlets and social networks.
The Smithsonian’s #MeToo Moment
Many researchers dream of one day working at the Smithsonian’s facility in Panama. But 16 women scientists told BuzzFeed News that their experiences there were nightmares ruled by prominent men who exploited their powers.
Working Women In Afghanistan Are Beginning To Navigate Life Under Taliban Rule
At a hospital in Kabul, terrified patients fled their beds, a new policy bars interactions between men and women, and nurses and doctors must check in with the Taliban daily.
She Smuggled Women In Kabul To Safety. Now She’s Hiding From The Taliban.
Though the Taliban have blacklisted Nilofar Ayoubi, she has insisted on speaking out about women’s rights in Afghanistan.
India Is Shocked Over The Rape And Killing Of A Young Dalit Woman
The victim's family had pleaded with the police to release her body.
These Countries Have The Highest COVID-19 Case Counts. This Is What The US Has In Common With Them.
“The US is no longer an example for other countries to follow.”
A Woman Who Makes Bags For Michael Kors Was Sent To One Of The Most Crowded Prisons In The World For A Facebook Post
A Cambodian woman who makes bags for brands like Michael Kors and Kate Spade was jailed for two months after expressing her fears about the coronavirus.
Zara’s Billionaire Owner Was Praised For Helping In The Coronavirus Crisis. Workers In Myanmar Paid The Price.
Fast fashion was always a problem. Now, COVID-19 has deepened the inequity between garment workers and fashion labels rebranding themselves as saviors.
Hundreds Of People Are Seriously Ill After A Deadly Gas Leak In India
At least 11 people have died after styrene gas leaked from the LG Polymers factory in the city of Visakhapatnam, although it is feared the death toll will rise.
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The Smithsonian’s #MeToo Moment
Many researchers dream of one day working at the Smithsonian’s facility in Panama. But 16 women scientists told BuzzFeed News that their experiences there were nightmares ruled by prominent men who exploited their powers.
Zara’s Billionaire Owner Was Praised For Helping In The Coronavirus Crisis. Workers In Myanmar Paid The Price.
Fast fashion was always a problem. Now, COVID-19 has deepened the inequity between garment workers and fashion labels rebranding themselves as saviors.
The Whole World Is Debating Whether “ISIS Brides” Should Go Home. But Yazidi Women Want Them Brought To Justice.
Far from being innocent bystanders, women who joined ISIS participated in the torture and humiliation of Yazidi women.
Russian Influencers Are Cutting Up Their Chanel Bags To Protest “Russophobia”
They're also spreading disinformation to their millions of followers.
A Woman Who Went Viral For Being Assaulted During A Protest Is Now Facing Arrest
A young woman was assaulted by police at a protest against sexual harassment. Now those same police are threatening her with arrest — for assaulting them.
A Model Said Harvey Weinstein Trapped Her In A Hotel Bathroom And Masturbated While Groping Her Breast
Lauren Marie Young is the last accuser to testify against Weinstein, signaling the prosecution’s case against him may soon be coming to an end.
A Woman Who Makes Bags For Michael Kors Was Sent To One Of The Most Crowded Prisons In The World For A Facebook Post
A Cambodian woman who makes bags for brands like Michael Kors and Kate Spade was jailed for two months after expressing her fears about the coronavirus.
This Woman Found Revenge Porn On Google Drive — And Now She's Fighting Back
One young woman’s attempt to be so much more than a cautionary tale.
Tulsi Gabbard's Tweet About Anti-Hinduism In The West Is Stoking Anti-Muslim Sentiment In India
The tweet comes at an extremely tense time in India after a week of horrifying communal violence.
This Is What It’s Like To Live With Disabilities In Iran
Authorities claim they are taking measures to improve accessibility, but there's still a long way to go, a new report jointly authored by Human Rights Watch says.