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World 5 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.

World 5 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.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

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A creative outlet for women’s issues in Indonesia

The creative minds behind the comic strips and podcast Problema Nona tackle everyday struggles of Indonesian women.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

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For Indonesian women threats persist amid a lack of protection

Indonesian women remain in a hazardous living environment where the law doesn't seem to protect them.

Health 5 years ago

Go with the flow: Indonesian women divided over menstrual leave

Indonesia clearly provides menstrual leave for women but in reality, each company implements this rule differently.

National 5 years ago

Contraception use drops, unwanted pregnancies rise during pandemic

Unwanted pregnancies have risen amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on the back of restricted access to contraceptive services, women’s rights activists revealed in a discussion on Thursday.

Art & Culture 5 years ago

Fans fund new statue of British feminist after 'silver Barbie' row

A storm of protest over a nude monument to British women's rights pioneer Mary Wollstonecraft - described as a melted World Cup topped by a silver Barbie doll - has sparked a crowdfunding campaign for a more "dignified" tribute.

National 5 years ago

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[UPDATED] Critics lambast Indonesia over signing of US-led anti-abortion consensus

The coalition deemed the signing of the consensus unconstitutional and harmful to the sexual and reproductive health of Indonesian women because it might lead to more unsafe abortion practices that would lead to more maternal deaths.

Entertainment 5 years ago

Ginsburg movies 'RBG' and 'On the Basis of Sex' re-released to support women's rights

Two films about late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg are being re-released in US movie theaters with proceeds going to support women's rights groups.

SE Asia 6 years ago

Unveiling: Malaysian activist fights for hijab freedom

Religious authorities have yet to close their investigation into Maryam, meaning the possibility of further action remains.

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