UN Condemns Taliban Ban on Women Working for NGOs in Afghanistan
The UN condemned the Taliban's ban on women working for NGOs in Afghanistan, warning of severe consequences for humanitarian aid and the country's overall progress. The Taliban also banned windows in new homes that could overlook areas used by women, citing concerns about "obscene acts.
UN Condemns Taliban Ban on Women Working for NGOs in Afghanistan
The UN condemned the Taliban's ban on women working for NGOs in Afghanistan, warning of severe consequences for humanitarian aid and the country's overall progress. The Taliban also banned windows in new homes that could overlook areas used by women, citing concerns about "obscene acts.
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44% Bias Score
Taliban Orders Blocking of Windows Overlooking Afghan Women's Homes
The Taliban's supreme leader ordered the blocking of windows overlooking Afghan women's residential spaces on December 28th, citing potential 'obscenity' and mandating new buildings lack such views into neighbors' courtyards, kitchens, or wells, furthering restrictions on women since the Taliban's 2...
Taliban Orders Blocking of Windows Overlooking Afghan Women's Homes
The Taliban's supreme leader ordered the blocking of windows overlooking Afghan women's residential spaces on December 28th, citing potential 'obscenity' and mandating new buildings lack such views into neighbors' courtyards, kitchens, or wells, furthering restrictions on women since the Taliban's 2...
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48% Bias Score
HTS's Rise in Syria Sparks Protests over Women's Rights and Minority Concerns
Following the fall of the Syrian regime, the rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has sparked protests in Damascus, with hundreds demanding democracy and secularism, expressing concern over HTS's policies toward women and minorities, despite HTS's leader denying Syria will become like Afghanistan.
HTS's Rise in Syria Sparks Protests over Women's Rights and Minority Concerns
Following the fall of the Syrian regime, the rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has sparked protests in Damascus, with hundreds demanding democracy and secularism, expressing concern over HTS's policies toward women and minorities, despite HTS's leader denying Syria will become like Afghanistan.
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60% Bias Score
Iran Suspends Stricter Hijab Law Amidst Protest Concerns
Iran's parliament has temporarily suspended a stricter hijab law after concerns about potential protests, although the regime continues to persecute women who do not wear the hijab.
Iran Suspends Stricter Hijab Law Amidst Protest Concerns
Iran's parliament has temporarily suspended a stricter hijab law after concerns about potential protests, although the regime continues to persecute women who do not wear the hijab.
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44% Bias Score
UK Government Rejects Pension Compensation for 3.6 Million Women
The UK government refused compensation to 3.6 million women affected by state pension age increases, rejecting a parliamentary ombudsman's recommendation for payouts of £1,000-£2,950 per person due to claims of sufficient awareness and no direct financial loss, despite a 28-month delay in notifying ...
UK Government Rejects Pension Compensation for 3.6 Million Women
The UK government refused compensation to 3.6 million women affected by state pension age increases, rejecting a parliamentary ombudsman's recommendation for payouts of £1,000-£2,950 per person due to claims of sufficient awareness and no direct financial loss, despite a 28-month delay in notifying ...
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56% Bias Score
Iranian Singer Arrested for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmady was arrested in Sari City for performing a virtual concert without a hijab, sparking widespread outrage; two band members were also arrested; the concert video garnered over 1.4 million views.
Iranian Singer Arrested for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmady was arrested in Sari City for performing a virtual concert without a hijab, sparking widespread outrage; two band members were also arrested; the concert video garnered over 1.4 million views.
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52% Bias Score
Taliban Orders Afghan NGOs to Stop Employing Women
The Taliban government in Afghanistan ordered all NGOs to stop employing women, threatening to revoke their licenses if they don't comply, escalating tensions with international aid organizations and the UN, which documented increased interference with humanitarian work; this follows a similar order...
Taliban Orders Afghan NGOs to Stop Employing Women
The Taliban government in Afghanistan ordered all NGOs to stop employing women, threatening to revoke their licenses if they don't comply, escalating tensions with international aid organizations and the UN, which documented increased interference with humanitarian work; this follows a similar order...
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52% Bias Score
Syrian Women's Rights Under HTS Rule: Hopes and Concerns
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, women's rights activists are demanding increased representation and freedoms under the new HTS administration, despite concerns about the group's past and potential future restrictions on women's rights.
Syrian Women's Rights Under HTS Rule: Hopes and Concerns
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, women's rights activists are demanding increased representation and freedoms under the new HTS administration, despite concerns about the group's past and potential future restrictions on women's rights.
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36% Bias Score
Raisi Vetoes Strict Iranian Headscarf Law
Iranian President Raisi vetoed a parliament-passed law imposing harsh penalties for women not wearing headscarves, citing potential social consequences and referring it to the Supreme National Security Council for review, amidst ongoing power struggles between hardliners and moderates.
Raisi Vetoes Strict Iranian Headscarf Law
Iranian President Raisi vetoed a parliament-passed law imposing harsh penalties for women not wearing headscarves, citing potential social consequences and referring it to the Supreme National Security Council for review, amidst ongoing power struggles between hardliners and moderates.
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44% Bias Score
Iran Halts Stricter Hijab Law
Iran has paused implementing a stricter law on women's mandatory headscarves, a decision made by top governmental bodies to avoid potential unrest and a constitutional crisis after the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests.
Iran Halts Stricter Hijab Law
Iran has paused implementing a stricter law on women's mandatory headscarves, a decision made by top governmental bodies to avoid potential unrest and a constitutional crisis after the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests.
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52% Bias Score
Iran Pauses Controversial Hijab Law Amid Public Outcry
Iran's National Security Council has paused the implementation of a new hijab law due to its ambiguity and widespread public condemnation, following criticism from President Pezeshkian and rights activists; the law proposed harsher punishments for dress code violations.
Iran Pauses Controversial Hijab Law Amid Public Outcry
Iran's National Security Council has paused the implementation of a new hijab law due to its ambiguity and widespread public condemnation, following criticism from President Pezeshkian and rights activists; the law proposed harsher punishments for dress code violations.
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44% Bias Score
Iceland's Gender Equality Paradox: Systemic Failures in Sexual Assault Cases
Iceland, a global leader in gender equality, faces a serious challenge: 80% of sexual assault cases reported by women are dismissed due to inadequate police investigations and judicial processes, despite laws promoting gender equality and significant progress in closing the gender gap.
Iceland's Gender Equality Paradox: Systemic Failures in Sexual Assault Cases
Iceland, a global leader in gender equality, faces a serious challenge: 80% of sexual assault cases reported by women are dismissed due to inadequate police investigations and judicial processes, despite laws promoting gender equality and significant progress in closing the gender gap.
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40% Bias Score