How The Taliban’s New Law ‘Erases’ Women
Since returning to power three years ago, the Taliban have been enforcing oppressive laws that…
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Why ‘Pronatalist’ Politicians Want Women To Have More Babies
JD Vance has long been concerned with declining fertility rates. From decrying “childless cat ladies”…
In Year Of Elections, Can Women’s Rights Drive Change?
After decades of progress, women’s rights are being rolled back by right-wing populist political parties…
Politics Isn’t For Women? Busting Some Myths
Over the years, India has seen several women leaders in its politics. However, in a…
Women’s Rights In Balance As India Weighs Criminalising Marital Rape
The Supreme Court of India is poised to deliver a landmark judgement that may make…
Street Protests Down But Women’s Activism In Iran Continues
Large-scale protests that erupted in 2022 across Iran, centering on women’s rights, captured the world’s…
Peace Nobel ’23 Highlights Global Fight Against Declining Democracy
One hundred days after Iranians first protested the killing of 22-year-old Kurdish woman, Mahsa Amini…
Iran’s Street Art Shows Defiance, Resistance & Resilience
A recent rise in activism in Iran has added a new chapter to the country’s…
Women’s Resistance & Rebellion: What Greek Mythology Teaches Us
After some hard-fought victories, women’s rights are threatened again in many parts of the world….
A Look At Women On The Frontlines Of Peace
More and more women are taking up combat roles on the front line, playing a…
How A Patriarchal Mindset Keeps Women Away From Peace Efforts
Fatima (not her real name) is a university student in Bangladesh. She had just finished…
The Girls On The Night Train To Dystopia
In normal course, when you hear of someone being poisoned, it is usually to do…
UN Sorry For Photo Of Its Personnel In Front Of Taliban Flag
(Source: PTI) The UN has apologised for “a significant lapse in judgement” after photographs surfaced…
Comment: Did The West Fail Afghan Women?
After debarring Afghan women from parks and gyms, the Taliban has now imposed a ban…
Under Taliban Rule, Afghan Women Are More Oppressed Than Ever
The recent announcement that women and girls in Afghanistan have been banned by the Taliban…
Qatar World Cup Is Beaming Misogyny Around The World
(Source: PTI) One of the fundamental questions relating to the 2022 World Cup being hosted…
The Flipside Of Women’s Rights Movements
As counting was conducted in the US midterm elections, it’s clear women’s rights activism is…
Are Women’s Rights Still Chimerical?
In the past few days, two news reports caught my attention. One of them said…
Violence Against Women Is ‘Big Cancer’, Says UN Chief
(Source: PTI) United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday termed violence against women a…
‘Death To The Dictator’: Protests In Iran Rage For 10th Day
Iranians took to the streets for a tenth consecutive night on Sunday, in defiance of…
Activists Question PM Modi On What’s Done For Women On Ground
Women rights activists on Monday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the actual implementation of…
A Year After Taliban’s Return, Afghan Women Fight For Lost Freedoms
Monesa Mubarez is not going to give up the rights she and other Afghan women…
The Ongoing War On Human Rights In Af
The word “anniversary” usually brings about happy and memorable moments. But Aug. 15 marks one…
UN Report Slams Killings, Rights Abuses Under Afghan Taliban
Hundreds of people have been killed in Afghanistan since the Taliban overran the country nearly…
SC Abortion Ruling: US Draws Criticism From Closest Allies
The US Supreme Court’s historic end to nationwide abortion rights on Friday drew unusual criticism…