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Afghan women protest in Herat calling for rights to work, get an education: Report
Women in the Herat province of Afghanistan staged protests on Thursday, demanding basic rights for women and girls after the Taliban takeover, ... World News -
Japan anti-high heels campaigner steps up to fight ‘glasses ban’
A Japanese woman whose campaign against mandatory high heels in the workplace won broad public support has stepped up her fight against strict ... Variety -
Bangladeshi shaved wife’s head after finding hair in food
A Bangladeshi who forcibly shaved his wife’s head after finding a hair in his breakfast has been arrested, police said Tuesday, as rights groups ... Variety -
Child watches as mom brutally murdered by ex-husband in Turkey
A video circulated on Twitter of a Turkish woman screaming “I don’t want to die” as she fought to stop her neck from bleeding while ... Middle East -
More women in sports need to tell their stories, says British gold medalist
British sprinter Dina Asher-Smith, a triple European gold medalist, would like to raise the profile of female athletes and believes the best way of ... Sports -
Exoticizing ‘jihadi brides’ ignores that women can be terrorists too
Over the last few weeks, with ISIS losing more ground in Iraq and Syria, many captured members, who were sent to camps controlled by the Syrian ... Middle East -
As Taliban talks gather pace, Afghan women fear turning back clock
Eighteen years ago, at the height of the Taliban’s power in Afghanistan, Roshan Mashal secretly taught her daughters to read and write alongside ... Features -
Saudi health ministry clarifies women’s rights regarding childbirth procedures
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health clarified on Wednesday expecting mothers’ rights when it comes to childbirth procedures and medical ... Gulf -
One in three UN employees have been sexually harassed, survey reveals
A third of United Nations employees have reported experiencing sexual harassment at the world body over the last two years, according to the findings ... World News -
Deputy speaker of Iran parliament calls for referendum on compulsory hijab
Ali Motahari, the deputy speaker of Iran’s parliament, called for a nationwide referendum about the compulsory wearing of the hijab (headscarf) ... World News -
Saudi women enjoy new fitness dance craze ‘Nia’
A Saudi female fitness instructor has introduced women in her community to a new, fun way to keep fit by teaching them Nia dance cardio classes. In ... Sports -
First Afghan woman appointed to high Interior Ministry post
Afghanistan has appointed its first woman to a senior post at the Interior Ministry, naming Hosna Jalil as deputy for policy and strategic ... World News -
FIFA urged by own rights body to give Iran deadline to allow women into stadiums
Global soccer body FIFA has been urged by its own human rights advisory panel to give Iran a deadline for allowing women to watch soccer matches. In ... Sports -
Dozens arrested around flashpoint Indian temple
Indian police arrested 68 people taking part in protests around a controversial Hindu temple ahead of a Supreme Court ruling Monday on whether it ... World News -
Indian govt orders complete demolition of building where 34 girls were gang-raped
Authorities in eastern India have ordered for complete demolition of a three-storey building where at least 34 girls were gang-raped during their stay ... Features -
Nine Iranian women activists summoned for questioning at Tehran’s Evin Prison
Nine women activists were summoned for questioning at Tehran’s infamous Evin Prison, the primary site for the housing of Iran’s political ... World News -
Iran’s chief prosecutor: Women watching half-naked men play soccer is sinful
Iran’s Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Jafar Montazeri threatening officials who allow women to enter football stadiums has caused an uproar among ... Middle East -
On men’s guardianship of women
In his recent interview to Bloomberg News, Prince Mohammed bin Salman said: “The rules of guardianship were held in 1979, and we’re ... Middle East -
Vegas lawyer: Ronaldo rape accuser ‘emotionally fragile’
A lawyer for a Nevada woman alleging that soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo raped her in 2009 calls her client “emotionally fragile” and says ... Sports -
Time’s Up movement gets president, CEO
The Time’s Up movement set up by Hollywood actresses to counter sexual harassment in the workplace announced Tuesday that it has appointed its ... Entertainment -
Sudan court scraps teen’s death term in marital rape case
A Sudan court Tuesday commuted the death sentence of a teenager for killing her husband who she said had raped her, instead imposing a five-year jail ... Middle East -
Meet the first Saudi female to receive the Oil and Gas Woman of the Year Award
Saudi oil giant Aramco held its eighth annual award ceremony where the star of the night was Abeer Olayan, a petroleum scientist at the EXPEC Advanced ... Features -
Sudanese woman flogged for marrying without father’s consent
Sudanese police lashed a woman 75 times on Tuesday after a court found her guilty of marrying a man without her father’s consent, her lawyer and ... Variety -
Morality police officer behind assault on Iranian woman identified
The female member of Iran’s morality police who violently assaulted an Iranian woman for violating the country’s dress code was identified ... World News -
Thousands take to social media to support Saudi Crown Prince’s abaya statements
Social media went abuzz following Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s statement during his interview with CBS’s 60 Minutes saying ... Digital -
Charlize Theron speaks at Dubai forum, says #MeToo movement is ‘undeniable’
United Nations messenger of Peace and Academy Award winner Charlize Theron spoke at the Global Education and Skills Forum in Dubai on Saturday, and ... Entertainment -
Woman behind ripple of change in Iran starts with campaign against hijab mandate
In light of the recent protests that swept Iran at the beginning of the year, calling for the removal of the country’s theocratic regime lead by ... Features -
Saudi Arabia opens soldier rank positions for women in seven regions
Saudi’s General Security division announced that soldier rank positions will be available for Saudi women in different regions including Riyadh, ... Gulf -
How a rural theater group fights for Turkish women’s rights
Ummiye Kocak had to drop out of formal education after primary school due to her family’s limited financial resources Art and culture -
More than half of British women sexually harassed at work
Young women between 18 and 24 fared worse than other age groups, with two-thirds experiencing workplace sexual harassment Variety