misogyny
‘Anti-feminist’ vandals in Israel deface images of women
Middle East
October 2, 2021
‘Anti-feminist’ vandals in Israel deface images of women
JERUSALEM (AP) — The joyful glint in Peggy Parnass’ eyes is so sharp it can be seen from the walls…
Teen Egyptian girl’s case puts legal system under spotlight
Society
September 14, 2019
Teen Egyptian girl’s case puts legal system under spotlight
CAIRO (AP) — The prosecution of a 15-year-old girl who killed a bus driver after he allegedly tried to rape…
Afghan women fear gains could be bargained away in talks
Features/Interviews
April 28, 2019
Afghan women fear gains could be bargained away in talks
HERAT, Afghanistan (AP) — For four hours, Khadeja begged her in-laws to take her to the hospital. The skin on…
Defying threats, Afghan singer Aryana comes home for women
Society
March 16, 2019
Defying threats, Afghan singer Aryana comes home for women
KABUL, Afghanistan (Reuters) – Each time Aryana Sayeed, one of Afghanistan’s most famous singers, returns to the country of her…
Only six countries have equal rights for men and women, World Bank finds
Features/Interviews
March 4, 2019
Only six countries have equal rights for men and women, World Bank finds
London (CNN)- The world is moving towards legal gender equality — but it’s moving very, very slowly. Only six countries…
Shock waves of #MeToo reach the City of London
World
December 16, 2018
Shock waves of #MeToo reach the City of London
A series of very public sackings, suspensions and departures suggests that Britain’s finance world is waking up to the…
Where does the Arab world stand on female genital mutilation?
Middle East
February 7, 2018
Where does the Arab world stand on female genital mutilation?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), female genital mutilation – also referred to as female genital cutting and female circumcision – includes…
Path to women’s equality passes through Constitution
Egypt
April 17, 2011
Path to women’s equality passes through Constitution
Countless women actively participated in the 25 January revolution, which seemed to signal a major shift in women’s role in…