gender equality
Morocco: Journalist’s abortion sentence stirs rights protest
Middle East
October 3, 2019
Morocco: Journalist’s abortion sentence stirs rights protest
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Prominent activists and journalists have rallied in Morocco’s capital for the release of a journalist sentenced…
Brother gets life for ‘honor killing’ of Pakistan social media star
World
September 27, 2019
Brother gets life for ‘honor killing’ of Pakistan social media star
The brother of Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch was on Friday convicted of her murder and sentenced to life…
In new Sudan, women want more freedom, bigger political role
Middle East
September 19, 2019
In new Sudan, women want more freedom, bigger political role
CAIRO (AP) — On her daily walks from home to her job at a primary school in the city of…
Palestinians charge 3 relatives with murder in woman’s death
Middle East
September 12, 2019
Palestinians charge 3 relatives with murder in woman’s death
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian attorney general says three people, all relatives, are being charged in the death…
‘Rebel’ Saudi women shun obligatory abaya robe
Middle East
September 12, 2019
‘Rebel’ Saudi women shun obligatory abaya robe
Her high heels clacking on marble tiles, a defiant Saudi woman turned heads and drew gasps as she strutted through…
FIFA organises Iran visit to ‘assess preparations’ for female fans
Middle East
September 12, 2019
FIFA organises Iran visit to ‘assess preparations’ for female fans
FIFA said on Wednesday it will send officials to Iran “shortly” to look at the possibility of allowing female spectators…
Iranian female soccer fan dies after setting herself on fire
Middle East
September 10, 2019
Iranian female soccer fan dies after setting herself on fire
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian female soccer fan has died after setting herself on fire outside a court after…
Palestinian ‘honor killing’ sparks outrage, calls for women’s protection
Middle East
September 3, 2019
Palestinian ‘honor killing’ sparks outrage, calls for women’s protection
The outrage can be felt on the streets and online. In the wake of the death of Israa Ghrayeb, dozens…
Saudi festival showcases green mountains, flower crowns
Middle East
September 2, 2019
Saudi festival showcases green mountains, flower crowns
AL-SOUDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Atop a string of green mountains in Saudi Arabia, a monthlong festival drew a medley…
Women seeking Tunisian presidency say it’s time for change
Middle East
August 30, 2019
Women seeking Tunisian presidency say it’s time for change
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisian women can seek abortions, file for divorce and enjoy other rights unheard of in some…