Women's Rights

UN envoy tells of serious concern at Taliban’s ‘erasure of women’
UN envoy Richard Bennett is concerned over deteriorating human rights situation, attacks on religious minorities.
Published On 26 May 2022
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UN calls for ‘swift’ reversal of Taliban policies on women, girls
The UNSC expressed ‘deep concern’ over the Taliban order forcing women to cover their faces in public, including on TV.
Published On 24 May 2022

Taliban decree ordering female news anchors to cover their faces on air is the latest in a series of restrictions.

Most female presenters were seen with their faces covered while on air on Sunday.

US special envoy on Afghanistan stresses international opposition to Taliban’s treatment of women and girls.

If signed into law by Oklahoma’s governor, it will be most restrictive anti-abortion law in US, abortion providers say.

Television channel says Taliban order for female presenters to cover their faces is ‘not up for discussion’.

The overturning of the landmark SCOTUS ruling could have devastating consequences for women in developing countries.

As some states are poised to make abortion illegal, data tracking could expose sensitive health information.

Players had pressured the league in years-long gender discrimination legislation whose settlement required equalisation.

If the US Supreme Court rolls back abortion rights, every state will have to decide for itself.

The Taliban has denied the ban on family gatherings and dinners in restaurants and hotels in the eastern province.

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