women
On this International Women’s Day, a look at several influential Egyptian women
Society
March 8, 2021
On this International Women’s Day, a look at several influential Egyptian women
On this day in 1908, over a century ago, 15,000 women took to protest down the streets of New York…
She’s the first female tour guide in Afghanistan, but she’s determined not to be the last
Middle East
March 8, 2021
She’s the first female tour guide in Afghanistan, but she’s determined not to be the last
For many people who work as tour guides, showing people around a new city involves a little bit of getting…
On International Women’s Day, Sisi’s wife praises Egyptian women
Egypt
March 8, 2021
On International Women’s Day, Sisi’s wife praises Egyptian women
On Monday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s wife Entissar Amer paid compliments to the women of Egypt in light of…
How many femicides in Turkey are covered up as suicides?
Middle East
March 4, 2021
How many femicides in Turkey are covered up as suicides?
The gruesome murder of women is all too common in Turkey and news of such crimes repeatedly shocks large parts of the…
In oil-rich Iraq, a few women buck norms, take rig site jobs
Middle East
February 28, 2021
In oil-rich Iraq, a few women buck norms, take rig site jobs
BASRA, Iraq (AP) — It’s nearly dawn and Zainab Amjad has been up all night working on an oil rig…
‘No restrictions’ on bikinis for beach volleyball in Doha
Middle East
February 24, 2021
‘No restrictions’ on bikinis for beach volleyball in Doha
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — There will be “no restrictions” against female beach volleyball players wearing bikinis during a tournament in…
Misr El Kheir Foundation launches campaign to pay women’s debts
Egypt
February 18, 2021
Misr El Kheir Foundation launches campaign to pay women’s debts
The Misr El Kheir Foundation announced a campaign dubbed “Khalwees, Lessa” (Ready or Not) where public figures will pay the…
Woman alleges raped in Australian parliament, PM apologises for way complaint handled
World
February 16, 2021
Woman alleges raped in Australian parliament, PM apologises for way complaint handled
CANBERRA (Reuters) – Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison apologised on Tuesday to a woman who alleged that she was raped…
Women fleeing Burkina Faso violence face sexual assault
World
February 14, 2021
Women fleeing Burkina Faso violence face sexual assault
KAYA, Burkina Faso (AP) — A 20-year-old woman could no longer live in her village amid the rising violence caused…
“Now we want real justice,” say sisters of freed Saudi rights activist Hathloul
Middle East
February 13, 2021
“Now we want real justice,” say sisters of freed Saudi rights activist Hathloul
DUBAI (Reuters) – The sisters of prominent Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul said on Thursday they wanted real justice…