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“Now we want real justice,” say sisters of freed Saudi rights activist Hathloul
Middle East

“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…
Prominent Saudi women’s rights activist released from prison
Middle East

Prominent Saudi women’s rights activist released from prison

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent political activists was released from prison Wednesday, her…
UAE women scientists lead Arab world’s first space mission to Mars
Middle East

UAE women scientists lead Arab world’s first space mission to Mars

The first mission to Mars launched by the United Arab Emirates is set to enter the planet’s orbit on Tuesday following a seven-month,…
Saudi Arabia announces new judicial reforms in a move towards codified law
Middle East

Saudi Arabia announces new judicial reforms in a move towards codified law

LONDON (Reuters – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Monday plans to approve a set of new…
Egypt tops Forbes list of 50 ‘power businesswomen’ in Middle East for 2021
Egypt

Egypt tops Forbes list of 50 ‘power businesswomen’ in Middle East for 2021

Eight of Egypt’s businesswomen were featured on Forbes Middle East magazine’s 2021 list of 50 “power businesswomen” in the region.…
The new face of Egypt’s parliament: an 83-year-old female lawmaker
Egypt

The new face of Egypt’s parliament: an 83-year-old female lawmaker

CAIRO, January 13 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – When 83-year-old Farida El Choubachy ran for parliament in Egypt last year, she…
Ireland to apologize for abuses in unwed mothers’ homes
World

Ireland to apologize for abuses in unwed mothers’ homes

LONDON (AP) — The Irish government is poised to make a formal apology for abuses in church-run homes for unmarried…
Sextortion in Syria: Young women support each other
Middle East

Sextortion in Syria: Young women support each other

Like most girls her age, 19-year-old Nour* was blinded by love for her boyfriend. For six months, Nour felt she…
Saudi women’s rights activist sentenced to nearly 6 years
Middle East

Saudi women’s rights activist sentenced to nearly 6 years

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent women’s rights activists was sentenced Monday to nearly…
Why Iranian authorities force women to wear a veil
Middle East

Why Iranian authorities force women to wear a veil

Iranian women are expected to wear veils in public — and also in ads. A recent clip featuring a woman…
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