Women's rights
Female Afghan Christian convert flees Taliban, only to risk deportation in Qatar
Since retaking power, the Taliban has largely excluded women from public life. Girls are barred from secondary schools and universities, while women have faced sweeping restrictions.
Islamic Regime instructed universities on how to suppress 2023 staff, student protests - report
Iranian women, girls die by suicide, honor killing after Telegram sextortion channel
Women’s OIC conference in Pakistan sees Syrian delegation after 14 years
Afghan women battle the Taliban's Sharia laws with hair salons, underground businesses - report
From underground hair salons to selling makeup and jewelry online, a report by The Washington Post details the daily struggles that women in Afghanistan face.
Sisterhood died on October 7: Betrayed by the women’s movement - opinion
The Dinah Project counters the silence from international women's movements following the atrocities of October 7.
Israelis oppose gender segregation - opinion
The value of gender equality has eroded in Israel over the past two decades, but the majority of the public does not support separation measures.
'Iran can't be free unless all women are free': Oppression of women central to Iran - interview
British-Iranian journalist Jonathan Harounoff discusses his new book 'Unveiled: Inside Iran's #WomanLifeFreedom Revolt.'
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women
"The have specifically targeted girls and women by reason of their gender, depriving them of fundamental rights and freedoms," the ICC said.
Hamas systematically, extensively weaponized sexual violence on October 7, report reveals
The full report, set to be released later this week by the "Dinah Project," presents further evidence that Hamas used sexual violence as a weapon against Israelis during the October 7 massacre.
Turkish teenager honor killed after fiance learns she was carrying baby conceived by rape
Oya Budak’s death marks the 207th case of femicide in Turkey this year, according to women’s rights organizations.
Tens of thousands of Islamists take to Dhaka streets to protest women's rights legislation
Protesters claimed “men and women can never be equal,” according to Human Rights Watch.
Sweden looking to ban virginity testing to protect girls from ‘honor’ crimes - report
The law would see virginity testing become a crime.
The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel leading the battle against sexual violence
From legislative victories to international advocacy, CEO Orit Sulitzeanu discusses the fight for survivors.
