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Saudi Crown Prince: Men, women ‘absolutely’ equal; No Islamic order on ‘abaya’ or head cover
Photo: Screenshot/CBS Saudi Arabia’s reform-seeking Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is beginning a visit to the United States, said in an interview aired Sunday that women are “absolutely” equal to men and that Islam has...Mar 19, 2018 2996 0 -
On International Women’s Day, report says much remains to be done to close gender gaps
Young factory workers producing shirts in Accra, Ghana, Photo: World Bank/Dominic Chavez Countries in several parts of the world have made progress on closing gender gaps over the past 20 years, but women still lack access...Mar 8, 2018 1203 0 -
Women march to urge equal rights, greater political participation
Photo: Screenshot/ABC News Women across the United States held rallies on Saturday, to highlight a wide-ranging agenda including support for women to run for public offices, and demanding equality and elimination of sexual harassment. The rallies...Jan 21, 2018 1053 0 -
Angelina Jolie rebukes sexual violence against Rohingya women in Myanmar
Photo:Screenshot/CBC News While calling for action to combat sexual violence against women in societies around the world, Angelina Jolie has said almost every Rohingya woman refugee is a victim of assault meant to terrorize the community...Nov 16, 2017 1571 0 -
Cultural diplomacy: Pakistan House highlights the country’s diversity, heritage and women’s role
Often portrayed in the U.S. media in the light of South Asian geostrategic competitions and controversies, Pakistan is stepping up efforts to project its soft power achievements through a series of events. Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry...Nov 3, 2017 1192 0 -
We-Fi seeks to empower women entrepreneurs in developing countries
The story of women entrepreneurs successfully running businesses is not new. But is it being replicated in a new changing world? With greater levels of literacy and highly skilled qualifications more and more women aspire to...Oct 17, 2017 1542 0 -
Women ‘legally’ discriminated, excluded from jobs in 100 countries : UN Report
The UN Human Development Report has found that average human development remains uneven, with systemic discrimination against women, indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities in several countries . “By eliminating deep, persistent, discriminatory social norms and laws,...Mar 25, 2017 1315 0 -
Denial of women’s rights hurts the world in many ways
Tanzila Khan, Pakistani Women’s Rights Activist, Photo Courtesy UN Retrogressive legislation in the name of tradition, exploitation of poor and marginalized communities, discrimination, absence and denial of sexual and reproductive health facilities, lack of access to...Mar 8, 2017 1870 0 -
Women march on Washington with a message of rights and justice for all
Photo by Ted Eytan via Wikimedia Commons Women turned out in large numbers in Washington and New York on Saturday, with demonstrations to press their call for rights and justice for all . Tens of thousands...Jan 21, 2017 842 0 -
Pakistan launches App for women to report harassment but much work remains
After embracing e-government technologies in revenue and traffic regulation, Pakistan’s Punjab province has launched a smartphone application enabling women to report incidents of harassment to police to promote women’s safety. Users, who feel threatened can call...Jan 7, 2017 906 0
