Women’s rights

Malala Yousafzai calls Taliban rule in Afghanistan 'gender apartheid,' urges it to be a crime against humanity

An Iranian high school student died after falling into a coma in disputed circumstances on the Tehran metro

Senate Democrats, supporters fall nine votes shy of 60 needed for resolution to clear filibuster hurdle

Petitioners challenge denial of permission

Event makes in-person return after two virtual editions due to the pandemic

Officials to discuss way forward as Afghan Taliban indeterminately bar women from working over 'dress code' violations

Abdul Hameed highlights important role women play in the development of Afghan society, condemns 'narrow mindedness'

Poor living conditions, lack of privacy are hallmarks of detention facilities across Punjab

Gang rapes, 'honour killing', 'stove burns' reported

Claims that move comes after religious clergy protested against the sports event