Women's rights
Afghan journalist explains her escape from Taliban after restrictions on women in broadcasting
Censorship, threats, and tightening restrictions made it impossible for journalist Tahmina Usmani to continue working freely or safely in Afghanistan.
Five years after Taliban takeover, Afghan women remain trapped in deepening rights crisis
Taliban celebrate ‘victory day’ five years after seizing power in Afghanistan
Half of Afghan women rarely leave home as Taliban restrictions deepen, UN agency says
Taliban deputy foreign minister calls for girls' high schools to open
"We request the leaders of the Islamic Emirate to open the doors of education," the Taliban's acting deputy foreign minister said.
Knesset to examine Van Leer gender report of women's inequality on the rise
The report, which is due to be discussed in Knesset committees, has been sent to relevant ministries, government decision-makers, journalists, and academic researchers.
Women should feel safe and supported in spaces intended for them - editorial
Events centered on women’s empowerment must embody the values they seek to promote.
'Repressive and discriminatory': Int'l envoys urge Taliban to reverse policies excluding women
The session also reaffirmed the role of NGOs and humanitarian work in Afghanistan and the necessity of helping Afghans who are suffering in the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
In Israel, we must continue providing support to victims of sexual assault - opinion
What conversations are we having with our children? If you believe 15 is too young to talk about respect, consent, and responsibility, I urge you to read about the girl from the North.
Taliban forbids women from 'hearing each others voices'
In his publicly shared voice message, the Taliban minister said this restriction applies when women pray; they shouldn’t be loud enough for other women to hear.
Taliban official brags of growing international acceptance, defends gender apartheid laws
Taliban government deputy spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat claimed some international bodies were using women’s rights issues as a cover and pressure tool to reach its goals.
Gender equality struggles intensify for Israeli women during war
As men are called up for reserve duty, Israeli women find themselves juggling childcare, work, and household responsibilities during the ongoing conflict with Hamas.
'A distressing vision for Afghanistan': UN official denounces new Taliban vice and virtue laws
“After decades of war and in the midst of a terrible humanitarian crisis, the Afghan people deserve much better," said UNAMA official Roza Otynbayeva.
'Speak quietly': Ashdod rabbis call for restrictive rules for women on public transport
Haredi women's rights activist Tzippy Lavi, Head of Government Relations for Nivcharot condemned the letter on X, formerly Twitter.
