Women's rights
Professional advancement in Halacha: Why women should be allowed to take official exams - opinion
Women have been studying Halacha for many years, and they simply long for the chance to take official exams.
Modi under scrutiny after Taliban allowed to exclude female journalists from Delhi press event
The Taliban bans women’s books - and too many Afghans applaud - opinion
The rabbinical courts: Sick system at the heart of society - opinion
‘I’m still trapped in August 2021’: Afghan women in exile share haunting memories
Afghan women who fled Taliban rule describe trauma, loss, and fear as they struggle for recognition abroad.
From exclusion to examination: Women gain access to rabbinic path
Historic win: Rabbi Seth Farber and female pioneers reflect on the fight to open rabbinic exams to women
Afghan women battle the Taliban's Sharia laws with hair salons, underground businesses - report
From underground hair salons to selling makeup and jewelry online, a report by The Washington Post details the daily struggles that women in Afghanistan face.
Sisterhood died on October 7: Betrayed by the women’s movement - opinion
The Dinah Project counters the silence from international women's movements following the atrocities of October 7.
Israelis oppose gender segregation - opinion
The value of gender equality has eroded in Israel over the past two decades, but the majority of the public does not support separation measures.
'Iran can't be free unless all women are free': Oppression of women central to Iran - interview
British-Iranian journalist Jonathan Harounoff discusses his new book 'Unveiled: Inside Iran's #WomanLifeFreedom Revolt.'
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women
"The have specifically targeted girls and women by reason of their gender, depriving them of fundamental rights and freedoms," the ICC said.
Hamas systematically, extensively weaponized sexual violence on October 7, report reveals
The full report, set to be released later this week by the "Dinah Project," presents further evidence that Hamas used sexual violence as a weapon against Israelis during the October 7 massacre.
Turkish teenager honor killed after fiance learns she was carrying baby conceived by rape
Oya Budak’s death marks the 207th case of femicide in Turkey this year, according to women’s rights organizations.
Tens of thousands of Islamists take to Dhaka streets to protest women's rights legislation
Protesters claimed “men and women can never be equal,” according to Human Rights Watch.
Sweden looking to ban virginity testing to protect girls from ‘honor’ crimes - report
The law would see virginity testing become a crime.
