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RI abstains to champion dialogue as UN expels Iran from women's commission

Middle East and Africa 3 years ago

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RI abstains to champion dialogue as UN expels Iran from women's commission

Indonesia has dug its heels in at the UN to push for dialogue as a means toward resolution, criticizing Wednesday's resolution expelling Iran from a women's commission as premature.

Iran’s situation is a warning against hijab mandates, experts say

Society 3 years ago

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Iran’s situation is a warning against hijab mandates, experts say

They are calling for the continued preservation of democracy and feminist movements as a means to strengthen women’s rights and safety upon reflecting the death of Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died shortly after being captured by the Iranian moral police for “improper” wearing of the hijab.

Taliban stronger than ever a year after takeover

Middle East and Africa 3 years ago

Taliban stronger than ever a year after takeover

To tighten their grip, the Taliban have poured thousands of fighters into the Panshjir Valley, home to the only conventional military threat the Islamists have faced since their takeover.

US Supreme Court set to overturn Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision

Americas 3 years ago

US Supreme Court set to overturn Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision

The unprecedented leak from the conservative-majority Supreme Court sent shock waves through the United States, not least because the court prides itself on keeping its internal deliberations secret and leaks are extremely uncommon.

Taliban sniper becomes Afghan mayor

Middle East and Africa 4 years ago

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Taliban sniper becomes Afghan mayor

But Damullah Mohibullah Mowaffaq has a reputation as one of the top snipers in the ranks of the Taliban, until last summer waging war to take control of the country.

Viral Egypt dance video fuels women’s rights debate

Art & Culture 4 years ago

Viral Egypt dance video fuels women’s rights debate

A video of an Egyptian mother-of-three dancing that went viral online prompting her husband to divorce her and her employers to sack her has reignited a fierce debate over women's rights.

No trips for Afghan women unless escorted by male relative: Taliban

Middle East and Africa 4 years ago

No trips for Afghan women unless escorted by male relative: Taliban

The guidance, issued by the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, also called on all vehicle owners to offer rides only to those women wearing Islamic hijabs.

Women candidates fail to break through in Qatar election

Middle East and Africa 4 years ago

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Women candidates fail to break through in Qatar election

The vote was for 30 members of the 45-strong Shura Council, a body with limited powers that was previously appointed by the emir as an advisory chamber.

Taliban say won't seek 'revenge', vow women's rights under Islam

World 4 years ago

Taliban say won't seek 'revenge', vow women's rights under Islam

The Taliban announcements came Tuesday after the return to Afghanistan of their co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, crowning the group's astonishing comeback after being ousted in a US-led invasion nearly 20 years ago.

In Mecca, women set off on haj as 'guardian' rule cast aside

World 4 years ago

In Mecca, women set off on haj as 'guardian' rule cast aside

The haj ministry has officially allowed women of all ages to make the pilgrimage without a male relative, known as a "mehrem", on the condition that they go in a group.

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