Taliban Imposes New Bizarre Restriction on Afghan Women, Banning Them from Hearing Each Other’s Voices
In its latest attempt to enforce a hardline version of Islamic law, the Taliban has banned women in Afghanistan from…
Somali Government Faces Backlash for Sending Male Delegates to UN Women’s Conference
Somalia’s government has come under fire on social media after Family Minister Gen Bashir Mohamed Jama shared photos on X…
Nigerian Female Soldier Dismissed After Rape Allegations Challenges Army’s Decision
A former Nigerian soldier, Ruth Ogunleye, who was discharged after accusing senior officers of rape and sexual harassment, has released…
UN Security Council Condemns Taliban’s Morality Law Targeting Afghan Women
The United Nations Security Council issued a strong condemnation on Friday of the Taliban’s recently enacted morality law, which imposes…
Liberian Ex-Chief Justice Gloria Musu-Scott Acquitted of Niece’s Murder
Liberia’s Supreme Court has acquitted former Chief Justice Gloria Maya Musu-Scott and three female relatives of the murder of her…
Acclaimed Iranian Filmmaker and Actress Daughter Charged for Violating Hijab Law
Iranian authorities have brought charges against prominent filmmaker Rakhshan Banietemad and her actress daughter Baran Kosari for violating the country’s…
The Gambia Rejects Effort to Legalize Female Genital Mutilation, Marking a Victory for Activists
In a landmark decision, The Gambia’s National Assembly has voted to maintain the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), rejecting…
Tehran Police Close Turkish Airlines Office Over Employees’ Defiance of Iran’s Headscarf Law
Iranian police have temporarily closed the Turkish Airlines office in Tehran following reports that female employees defied the country’s mandatory…
Moderate Candidate Massoud Pezeshkian Advances to Iran’s Presidential Run-off
In a surprising turn of events, moderate candidate Massoud Pezeshkian has secured a place in the run-off for Iran’s presidential…
