Tag #Women Rights

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Karamoja Women Fight for Land Rights and Equality

Women in Uganda's Karamoja region face cultural barriers to land ownership and participation in decision-making, leading to economic hardship and gender-based violence, hindering development and requiring systemic change.

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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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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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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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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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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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UN Condemns Taliban Ban on Afghan Women Working for NGOs

The UN strongly condemned the Taliban's December 31st ban on Afghan women working for NGOs, citing the worsening humanitarian crisis and the violation of women's rights, impacting aid delivery in a nation where half the population lives in poverty.

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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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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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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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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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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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