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November 29, 2019

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A new poll finds that 61% of women are in favor of impeaching Trump, while only 40% of men are in support. - Vox

On Sunday, thousands protested in cities around France against gender-based violence in the country. The French government unveiled new measures to combat domestic violence on Monday. However, advocacy groups say the proposals lack the funding to be truly effective. - New York Times

Read an opinion piece by Jamie Lee Curtis about the importance of voting for female candidates. "Voting for women is more than gender politics. It's opting to create real change."

Why do investors react negatively to companies that put women on their boards? Read more here.

WATCH: Monday, November 25 was the International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women. A third of all women and girls experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. From November 25 to December 10, Human Rights Day, the United Nations will be holding the "16 Days of Activism" campaign. This year's theme is: “Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands against Rape!”

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