Feminism
Iranian feminists understood the revolution better than Europe’s intellectuals - opinion
While Foucault praised Iran’s 1979 revolution as spiritual, Iranian women warned it would mean coercion, veiling, and the erasure of their rights.
Women at the threshold of Redemption: From Pharaoh's Egypt to the post-October 7 reality - opinion
Bliss: Exploring feminine identity through art at Ticho House
'Allah is lesbian' shirt sees feminist jailed for 30 months in Morocco, courts cite harm to Islam
Tunisia picks first woman as PM at moment of crisis
A geological engineer, Romdhane was responsible for implementing World Bank projects at the education ministry, but she has little experience in government.
Indonesian army says has stopped 'virginity tests' on female cadets
"Whether the hymen was ruptured or partially ruptured was part of the examination ... now there's no more of that," said the Indonesian army chief of staff.
Meet the leaders of women's suffrage while biking around the world
New book, 'Spin,' tells the fictional story of Annie Londonerry, a Bostoner living in 1894, who decides to cycle around the world to escape the drudgery of marriage and motherhood.
The world can't handle Jews defending themselves
In Pittsburgh, the Jewish community was helpless to defend itself. But the Israeli army was able to inflict great damage on Israel’s attackers.
For the first time, Saudi women stand guard in Mecca during Hajj
"This is a huge accomplishment for us and it is the biggest pride to be in the service of religion, the country, and the guests of God".
Middle East sexual violence brought to West's attention in new book
Hirsi Ali weaves bits of her personal story into Prey, but the book is not about her. It hypothesizes that the wave of refugees entering Europe brought about a spike in sexual assault.
SlutWalk name change shows gov’t failure to protect women from violence
SlutWalk, a yearly demonstration against violence against women, returns with new name
Rethinking what Judaism demands from women
"The next vital step in the movement for Orthodox feminism must focus on the healing that Orthodox women desperately need."
Balcony death spotlights social pressure for single Egyptian women
A 35-year-old fell to her death from a balcony in Cairo last month after neighbors confronted her over suspected pre-marital relations, prompting an outpouring of anguish from single Egytpian women.
First woman appointed as artillery fire commander for Givati Brigade
In her new role, Hamra will be responsible for providing artillery support for the Givati infantry Brigade when it maneuvers in enemy territory in future conflicts.
