women's rights

Iranian activists stand with woman jailed over hijab rule in viral video

The video expresses their solidarity to Sepideh Rashno, the 28-year-old Iranian writer and artist who was arrested for refusing to wear a headscarf

By Arab News · 18 August 2022

Hundreds rally against threat to close Turkish women’s rights group

By AFP · 16 April 2022

Female car repair shop owner blazes a trail in UAE

By Reuters · 25 April 2021

Mandela’s granddaughter likens Iran’s oppression of women to apartheid South Africa

By Christopher Hamill-Stewart · 08 March 2021

New Zealand slams Qatar as Kiwi woman revealed as victim of airport exams

By AFP · 29 October 2020

Controversy over loose-fitting hijab forces Iranian chess referee to claim asylum in UK

By Charlie Peters · 11 March 2020

Iranian chess referee fears arrest if she returns

By Arab News · 24 February 2020

Diversification in society and business can only happen if women enjoy equality say experts

By Caline Malek · 12 February 2020

Saudi military opens first women’s section

By ASEEL BASHRAHEEL · 20 January 2020

Conference focuses on women’s rights, fight against extremism

By NOOR NUGALI · 20 November 2018

In Somalia, women defy strict rules to play football

By AFP · 21 March 2018

Saudi Vision 2030 is positive move in global campaign: UK envoy for gender equality

By NOOR NUGALI · 21 March 2018

“Bittersweet victory” for Moroccan women facing domestic violence, activists say

By Reuters · 28 February 2018

women's rights

Iranian activists stand with woman jailed over hijab rule in viral video

Hundreds rally against threat to close Turkish women’s rights group

Female car repair shop owner blazes a trail in UAE

Mandela’s granddaughter likens Iran’s oppression of women to apartheid South Africa

New Zealand slams Qatar as Kiwi woman revealed as victim of airport exams

Controversy over loose-fitting hijab forces Iranian chess referee to claim asylum in UK

Iranian chess referee fears arrest if she returns

Diversification in society and business can only happen if women enjoy equality say experts

Saudi military opens first women’s section

Conference focuses on women’s rights, fight against extremism

In Somalia, women defy strict rules to play football

Saudi Vision 2030 is positive move in global campaign: UK envoy for gender equality

“Bittersweet victory” for Moroccan women facing domestic violence, activists say

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