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
In Israel, we must continue providing support to victims of sexual assault - opinion
What conversations are we having with our children? If you believe 15 is too young to talk about respect, consent, and responsibility, I urge you to read about the girl from the North.
Taliban forbids women from 'hearing each others voices'
In his publicly shared voice message, the Taliban minister said this restriction applies when women pray; they shouldn’t be loud enough for other women to hear.
Taliban official brags of growing international acceptance, defends gender apartheid laws
Taliban government deputy spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat claimed some international bodies were using women’s rights issues as a cover and pressure tool to reach its goals.
Gender equality struggles intensify for Israeli women during war
As men are called up for reserve duty, Israeli women find themselves juggling childcare, work, and household responsibilities during the ongoing conflict with Hamas.
'A distressing vision for Afghanistan': UN official denounces new Taliban vice and virtue laws
“After decades of war and in the midst of a terrible humanitarian crisis, the Afghan people deserve much better," said UNAMA official Roza Otynbayeva.
'Speak quietly': Ashdod rabbis call for restrictive rules for women on public transport
Haredi women's rights activist Tzippy Lavi, Head of Government Relations for Nivcharot condemned the letter on X, formerly Twitter.
Comptroller Englman: Why is there a 25% tax on payments for reservists' wives?
Englman said in the letter, "Compensation to spouses is an obligation of the state to reservists' families, who, in addition to being willing to risk their lives, also bear a heavy economic burden."
Comptroller: Not enough female representation in local municipalities
All gaps between men and women in local municipalities are deeper than they appear, given that women make up such a great proportion of municipal employees, said the report.
Afghan women establishing networks against Taliban to fight for rights - report
Girls are not allowed to continue their education after sixth grade in the country. They are barred from studying at university and women's secondary schools closed down.
NY State Bar Association hosts webinar on Hamas's use of sexual violence - interview
Over 220 bar members attended the event, featuring Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy from the Civil Commission on October 7th Crimes against Women and Children, and former NYSBA president Richard Lewis.
