All articles tagged with #womens rights
The Gambia's supreme court is hearing a case to overturn the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), amid protests from religious leaders and some MPs who argue it infringes on cultural and religious freedoms. Despite FGM being criminalized in 2015 and associated health risks, efforts to decriminalize it continue, reflecting a broader global regression in women's rights and ongoing cultural debates.
Queen Camilla publicly shared her personal experience of being assaulted on a train in the 1960s to highlight the issue of domestic violence and advocate for awareness and change.
Despite global setbacks in women's rights, inspiring resistance and progressive policies are emerging in places like Iceland and Rojava, demonstrating the resilience and potential for positive change through grassroots democracy, feminist activism, and innovative legal strategies.
Queen Camilla publicly shared her personal experience of being assaulted on a train in the 1960s to highlight the issue of domestic violence and advocate for awareness and change.
UN experts and prominent women worldwide have called on Iran to halt the execution of Zahra Tabari, a 67-year-old women's rights activist, citing serious procedural violations and gender discrimination in her trial, amid a broader increase in executions in Iran.
Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest U.S. park ranger and a pioneering advocate for Black and women's history, passed away at 104. Her life was marked by resilience, activism, and storytelling, from surviving the Great Mississippi Flood to working in segregated industries, founding a Black-owned record store, and dedicating her later years to preserving overlooked histories at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park. Her legacy includes numerous honors, a memoir, and a school named in her honor, inspiring ongoing conversations about justice and inclusion.
Despite ongoing enforcement, Iran's authorities appear to be easing their strict mandatory hijab policies amid social disobedience and protests, though they have not officially abandoned the rule, and a potential crackdown remains possible. Women are increasingly dressing freely in public, reflecting a shift driven by civil resistance, but the regime continues to enforce and threaten repression against those opposing the hijab.
Iranian women are quietly protesting by removing hijabs and riding motorcycles, signaling a significant shift in social norms despite ongoing repression and crackdowns, indicating a potential silent revolution in the country.
The article recounts the author's experiences witnessing the resilience and strength of Afghan women amid decades of war, oppression, and recent Taliban restrictions, highlighting their struggles, sacrifices, and unwavering hope for a better future.
During the women's suffrage movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, bake sales and cookbooks featuring recipes like kiss cakes and ginger cookies were used as fundraising tools and to promote women's roles in society, helping to garner support for women's voting rights while strengthening community ties.
Roya Karimi, a former child bride from Afghanistan, escaped to Norway and became a top European bodybuilder, using her journey to inspire women and challenge social norms, while preparing to compete in the World Bodybuilding Championships.
The public groping of Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum by a drunken man has sparked widespread outrage among women and politicians, highlighting ongoing issues of violence and sexual assault faced by women in Mexico, and prompting calls for legislative action and increased protections.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has pressed charges against a man who groped her on the street, highlighting issues of personal safety and women's rights in Mexico, and plans to promote education on respect for women.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum pressed charges after being groped by a drunk man in a viral incident, highlighting ongoing issues of harassment against women in Mexico and calling for legal reforms and increased awareness.
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum publicly pressed charges after being harassed by a drunk man near the government seat, highlighting ongoing issues of street harassment faced by women in Mexico and emphasizing that such acts are an assault on all women. The incident, which was captured on video, led to the man's arrest and sparked broader discussions on women's safety and misogyny in the country.