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As Ukraine War Grinds On, Widows Try to See Life After Loss

As the war in Ukraine grinds on, support groups have formed to help thousands of new widows heal, and reintegrate into society. “Our society was not ready to face such scale of grief,” said Maria Verbovska, whose husband, Artem, died last year.

Women Will Vote at a Vatican Meeting for the First Time

Some women participating in a conference on sensitive church issues said they feel heartened by the discussions taking place, though change may remain slow.

Transgender Ruling Is Step Forward for L.G.B.T.Q. Rights in Japan

Japan’s Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that requiring transgender people to undergo sterilization in order to legally change their gender identity is unconstitutional, a step forward for L.G.B.T.Q. rights in a nation that has been slow to recognize them.

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