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Iranian woman strips down to underwear at university in protest against hijab mandate

Nov 04, 2024, at 12:31 am

A young woman stripped down to her underwear at an Iranian university on Saturday, apparently in protest of Iran's strict Islamic dress code, online videos showed and media outlets reported.

Women's rights not on priority list, matter to be dealt with as per Islamic laws: Taliban

Jan 15, 2023, at 10:27 pm

Kabul: Taliban has made it clear easing restrictions on women, including ban from universities and working in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), is not on the list of its priorities, reported Khaama Press.

Taliban allows resumption of secondary school lessons only for male students

Sep 19, 2021, at 01:16 am

Kabul/UNI: Since taking power over a month ago, the Taliban has been imposing restrictions on women’s education in universities and schools in Afghanistan. 

Afghan woman activist thrashed by Taliban for seeking political rights: Report

Sep 05, 2021, at 02:14 am

Kabul: A woman activist, who was taking part in a protest demonstration in Kabul seeking political rights under the Taliban rule, was beaten leaving her with head injuries.

Taliban spokesperson says group will support women's rights in Afghanistan

Aug 18, 2021, at 03:56 pm

Kabul: Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid on Tuesday said the group will support women's rights and a free media under Islamic law.

Saudi Arabia releases women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul from prison after 3 yrs

Feb 11, 2021, at 10:38 pm

Riyadh/UNI/IBNS: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday released prominent Saudi women's right activist Loujain al-Hathloul from prison, her family said in a statement.

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