Tag #Womenrights

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Close Polish Presidential Race: Democracy's Future at Stake

Poland's presidential election pits liberal Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski against right-wing PiS candidate Karol Nawrocki, with the outcome uncertain and crucial for the future of Polish democracy and women's rights, following a first round where Trzaskowski won 31 percent of the vote and Nawrocki ...

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Taliban's Restrictions on Afghan Women to Cost Country $920 Million

The Taliban's restrictions on Afghan women will cost the country an estimated 5.8% of its GDP (or $920 million) between 2024 and 2026, according to UNDP head Stephen Rodriguez, who notes that women's employment has fallen from 15% to approximately 7% since the Taliban regained power. This exacerbate...

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Afghan Woman's Informal Marriage Leaves Her Without Legal Recourse After Divorce

In Afghanistan, Farzana's informal marriage contract left her with no legal recourse after her husband abandoned her and their two children; this highlights the vulnerability of women lacking formal marriage documentation under Afghan law.

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Iran Cracks Down on Hijab Defiance with Harsh Punishments for Celebrities

Iranian authorities are using increasingly harsh methods, including travel bans and mandatory psychological evaluations, against celebrities and other public figures who defy the mandatory hijab law, highlighting a crackdown on dissent following the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests.

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Istanbul Femicide: Ex-Husband Kills Woman in Street

In Istanbul's Şişli district, Bahar Aksu was shot and killed by her ex-husband, Rüstem Elibol, on the morning of [Date not specified]. Elibol and three accomplices were later arrested in Silivri. Aksu had previously filed police reports against Elibol.

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Leaked Report: Mahsa Amini's Death Caused by Skull Injury

A former Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander claims a leaked medical report shows Mahsa Amini died from a skull injury, contradicting official accounts and fueling ongoing protests.

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Afghanistan: Tourism vs. Reality for Afghan Women

A New York Times article depicts a female journalist's tour of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, contrasting with the Taliban's recent order to cover windows in new homes where women reside, highlighting the severe restrictions faced by Afghan women and the international community's failure to adequat...

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Raisi Vetoes Strict Iranian Headscarf Law Amidst Political and Social Tensions

Iranian President Raisi vetoed a strict new headscarf law, prompting a power struggle between hardliners and moderates amidst societal shifts and women's rights protests following widespread dress code defiance after the 2022 protests.

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