Women's rights
Hamas systematically, extensively weaponized sexual violence on October 7, report reveals
The full report, set to be released later this week by the "Dinah Project," presents further evidence that Hamas used sexual violence as a weapon against Israelis during the October 7 massacre.
Turkish teenager honor killed after fiance learns she was carrying baby conceived by rape
Tens of thousands of Islamists take to Dhaka streets to protest women's rights legislation
Sweden looking to ban virginity testing to protect girls from ‘honor’ crimes - report
The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel leading the battle against sexual violence
From legislative victories to international advocacy, CEO Orit Sulitzeanu discusses the fight for survivors.
Big Brother in Tehran: Iran's police state supresses women with AI, drones
Authoritarian regimes often enforce strict clothing laws to assert their dominance over their citizens' physical and ideological autonomy.
'Blood Rights Council': Netanyahu, MKs bash UN report on IDF in Gaza
Knesset members call out the United Nations on double standards in advocacy.
'Our Voices Are Heard': Honoring the slain female observers of October 7
The event positioned the female observers as a symbol of the unheard female voice and the importance of listening to the voices of women in society.
Israel's gender-wage gap worse than developed world and growing, Shoresh Institution says
They also highlighted that while the average gender wage gap of OECD countries is closing with time, Israel's gender wage gap has grown over the last 15 years.
State did not meet its obligation for equal representation of women - High Court
The petition urged the court to address the lack of women in directors-general roles in Israel's government, following the appointment of 10 men.
Taliban minister flees after condemning ban on women's education - report
Senior Taliban official Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai has reportedly left Afghanistan after publicly opposing the regime's ban on women's education.
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.