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womens-rights
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themandarin.com.auworld4 days ago
Survey Finds African Support for Women's Decision-Making Autonomy
A survey across 38 African countries found majorities back women's autonomy in marriage and reproductive decisions. Respondents also called for stronger institutional protections against discrimination and harassment.
middleeasteye.netpolitics5 days ago
Iranian women rally nightly in Tehran
Women in military fatigues receive weapons training at pro-government rallies in Tehran. The gatherings occur every night since hostilities began on February 28.
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Washington Examinerpolitics20 days ago
Women’s Liberation Front Holds Congressional Lobbying Event on Women’s Spaces
WoLF completed a weeklong lobbying trip and met with more than 30 congressional offices. The group displayed banners and presented cases involving male inmates at Logan Correctional Center.
France 24world31 days ago
Women's Groups Protest in Nairobi Over Rise in Gender-Based Killings
Women's rights organizations gathered in Nairobi on Wednesday to call for government action on gender-based violence. The demonstration follows recent high-profile killings and an increase in such cases across Kenyan cities.
espn.co.ukworld34 days ago
Sierra Leone First Lady Shares Story of Escaping Child Marriage
Fatima Bio, wife of President Julius Bio, recounts fleeing an arranged marriage as a teenager and seeking asylum in the United Kingdom before becoming first lady. She now advocates for girls' education and a ban on child marriage.
nypost.comfinance38 days ago
Iraqi Teenager Killed After Refusing Arranged Marriage to Cousin
An Iraqi teenager was killed after she refused an arranged marriage with her cousin, according to the Iraqi Women’s Rights organization and several other feminist groups. The killing was carried out under the justification of “washing shame,” a term linked to honor killings. The…
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The Independentpolitics39 days ago
Waspi Campaigners Announce New Legal Challenge Over State Pension Compensation
The Women Against State Pension Inequality group said it is launching fresh legal action against the government after a January decision that denied compensation for the second time. The group cited the rediscovery of a 2007 Department for Work and Pensions evaluation that led to…
Semaforworld41 days agoUpdated
Narges Mohammadi Released on Bail and Transferred to Tehran Hospital
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate was transferred to Tehran Pars Hospital on Sunday after suffering two suspected heart attacks in Zanjan prison. Iranian authorities granted her a sentence suspension on heavy bail as her weight fell more than 20kg and her condition deteriorated. Her…
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France 24world41 days agoUpdated
Iran Releases Narges Mohammadi on Bail for Medical Treatment
Iranian authorities released Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi on bail Sunday after she suffered two suspected heart attacks in prison and her health deteriorated sharply. The 54-year-old activist, who has spent much of the past two decades in and out of prison, was trans…
The Guardianworld41 days agoUpdated
Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Transferred from Zanjan Prison to Tehran Hospital
Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, 54, was moved by ambulance to Tehran Pars Hospital after suffering a heart attack and losing consciousness twice in Zanjan prison. She has been granted a suspension of a new 7.5-year sentence on bail but her foundation says the measure is insuff…
vaticannews.vapolitics42 days ago
US Terminates USAID Program, Cuts Funding for Gaza Women's Group That Served 50,000
A Gaza-based women’s organization lost all USAID funding in early 2025 as part of broader agency changes under President Trump. The group now supports 50,000 people this year with reduced capacity while demand surges amid collapsed courts and institutions.
vaticannews.vaworld44 days ago
Uganda Women Leaders Report Continued Intimidation After January Elections
Women politicians and activists described ongoing threats, financial barriers and shrinking civic space at a post-election conference in Kampala. Speakers detailed psychological warfare, online harassment and rising costs of political participation that they said disadvantage wom…
BBC Newsworld48 days ago
Iranian Activist Narges Mohammadi Suffers Heart Attack in Prison
Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner, was moved from Zanjan Prison to a hospital in Zanjan province on May 1 following a suspected heart attack and deteriorating health. Her brother Hamidreza Mohammadi stated she requires urgent transfer to Tehran for specialized c…
upi.comworld49 days agoUpdated
Iranian Activist Narges Mohammadi Hospitalized for Heart Problems in Prison
Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner, was rushed to a hospital in Zanjan province following a severe deterioration in her health, including a cardiac crisis and loss of consciousness. Her family and the Nobel committee expressed concerns over her condition and call…
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France 24world53 days ago
French Prosecutors Investigate Reopening of Adult Website Previously Linked to Pelicot Rape Case
French authorities have opened an investigation into the re-emergence of the adult website Coco, now called Cocoland, previously linked to serious crimes including the mass rapes of Gisèle Pelicot. The site was shut down in 2024 but became accessible again on April 28, 2026. Wome…
gamereactor.euworld55 days ago
Iran Sees Mixed Hijab Enforcement: Relaxed in Some Cities, Strict in Others Amid War and Protests
Enforcement of Iran's mandatory hijab rule has slackened in Tehran and other cities, allowing some women to appear without headscarves in public. However, authorities continue to summon women to court, seal cafes, and enforce veiling in workplaces and institutions. Rights groups…
japantimes.co.jpworld57 days ago
Iranian Activists Describe Experiences of Regime Repression
Several Iranian activists have shared accounts of persecution by the Islamic Republic regime. They highlighted personal stories of injury, exile, and family losses during recent protests and crackdowns. These narratives underscore broader dissatisfaction among Iranians, according…
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thehindu.compolitics51 days ago
Indian Supreme Court Judge Discusses Customs on Women Offering Namaz in Mosques
A Supreme Court judge in India stated that Islamic customs prefer women offering namaz at home to ensure childcare, during a bench hearing. The discussion arose in a case involving faith and fundamental rights. Advocates argued against judicial interference in religious practices…
bbc.co.ukfinance59 days ago
Sharron Davies and Tracy Edwards Send Legal Letters to Parkrun and Nine Sports Organizations on Women's Policy
Baroness Sharron Davies and Tracy Edwards MBE have issued legal warnings to Parkrun and nine sporting organisations for refusing to exclude biological males from women's categories. The action follows a Supreme Court ruling one year ago that only those born female qualify as wome…
nationalobserver.comscience59 days ago
Indigenous Leaders Discuss Health, Violence, and AI at UN Forum's 25th Session
Indigenous leaders at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues discussed ongoing crises of violence against land defenders and digital extractivism from AI technologies. The session focused on health in conflict contexts, highlighting data on killings and recommend…
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Trump Appeals for Release of Iranian Detainees After Prior Bail Grants
President Trump publicly called on Iranian leaders to release eight women facing potential execution, amid reports that two had already been freed on bail. Rights groups indicate at least two others remain detained on capital charges. The appeal comes against a backdrop of recent…
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Indonesia's Parliament Passes Law Granting Rights to Domestic Workers After Decades
Indonesia's parliament has approved a new law recognizing domestic workers and providing them with protections such as health insurance and rest days. The measure, first introduced over 20 years ago, addresses long-standing issues for the country's 4.2 million domestic workers, m…