Tag #Women Rights

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Afghan Media Mogul Navigates Taliban Rule

Saad Mohseni's Moby Group, Afghanistan's largest media conglomerate before the Taliban's 2021 return, continues to operate under strict rules, subtly challenging the regime while navigating the complex political landscape and advocating for girls' education.

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Gender Equality
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French Catholic Women Stage Lent-Long "Strike" Against Sexism

Catholic women in France are staging a Lent-long protest against sexism in the Church, boycotting services and unpaid work to highlight their significant contributions despite exclusion from leadership; the movement, supported by Le Comité de la Jupe, is part of a global campaign for women's ordinat...

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Gender Equality
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Spanish Women's Ongoing Fight for Equality: From Franco's Regime to the Present

This article recounts the struggles of Spanish women for equality from the Franco era to the present, highlighting the ongoing fight against sexism and other intersecting forms of oppression, marked by the recent recognition of past feminist protests as a 'Place of Democratic Memory'.

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Gender Equality
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Iran Intensifies Hijab Enforcement Using Surveillance and Citizen Reporting

A UN report details Iran's increased use of electronic surveillance and citizen reporting via the "Nazer" app to enforce mandatory hijab laws, leading to at least 618 arrests under the "Noor" plan since April 2024 and incidents of violence, amidst the country's economic crisis and international sanc...

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Gender Equality
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Dutton Vows No Women's Rights Rollback Amidst Public Service Cuts

Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton promised no rollback of women's rights despite planned cuts to diversity and inclusion roles; he faced criticism for attending a fundraiser instead of addressing Tropical Cyclone Alfred impacting his electorate, while also disclosing $18.8 million in propert...

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Gender Equality
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UK Government Pledges Gender Equality Amidst Funding Concerns

On International Women's Day, UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and the government pledged to advance gender equality, with Baroness Harriet Harman appointed as the UK's special envoy for women and girls; however, this appointment has faced criticism due to concerns over a lack of funding.

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Afghan Carpet Exports Boom Amidst Women's Economic Hardship

In Kabul, Afghanistan, the Taliban's ban on girls' education and women's employment has forced many women into low-paying carpet weaving jobs, while carpet exports are booming, reaching \$8.7 million in the first half of 2024.

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Taliban's Education Ban Fuels Internal Rift, Forces Families to Flee

The Taliban's ban on girls' secondary education in Afghanistan is causing internal divisions, forcing families to flee, and creating a humanitarian crisis as thousands of Afghan refugees face deportation from Pakistan.

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Quality Education
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UN Accuses Iran of Using Technology to Suppress Dissent Over Hijab Laws

A UN report accuses Iran of using drones, digital surveillance, and a dedicated app to monitor and punish women who violate the country's strict hijab rules, leading to severe consequences including arrest, assault, and rape.

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Gender Equality
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Chad Divorce Law Proposal Sparks Debate

On March 8th, a proposal in Chad to grant women the right to both the marital home and child custody after divorce sparked controversy, with the government clarifying it's not a decision but highlighting the ongoing debate on women's rights and family structures.

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Gender Equality
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Mohammadi: Growing Iranian Protests Driven by Women's Rights and Regime Repression

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, temporarily released from prison, reports growing societal changes in Iran fueled by protests against the regime's oppression of women and other social and environmental issues, and believes international solidarity is crucial for change.

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Gender Equality
theguardian.com
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Taliban's Suppression of Afghan Female Journalists

Following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, journalist Alia, among many others, was forced out of her job for being a woman, illustrating the Taliban's ongoing suppression of women in media and the significant decrease in female journalists from 2,833 in 2021 to an estimated 600 ...

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Gender Equality

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