Morocco considers family law reforms to strengthen women’s rights
Morocco has sought to give women more rights for guardianship and child custody and aims to restrict polygamous marriage, in...
Women’s rights
Libya: Morality police to crackdown on women’s civil liberties
Libya will reintroduce the morality police to enforce "society's traditions", in a major crackdown on women’s civil liberties and freedom...
Alnour: Accessibility in Morocco powered by design
Almost 2 million people in Morocco are disabled. Struggling to make ends meet paired with the lack of help from...
Morocco: Amnesty report scolds Morocco on abortion laws
Morocco’s abortion laws force women and girls into dangerous situations, violating their human rights, according to a May 14th Amnesty...
Women’s equality: UN meeting starts with 5 male speakers
An annual meeting of the UN body to promote equality for women began with five male speakers in a row,...
French actor’s sexual assault charges dropped due to technicality
A sexual assault case against French actor Gerard Depardieu, was dismissed due to a legal technicality, according to Russia Today...
Egypt toughens stance on sexual harassment and bullying
In a long-awaited move, Egypt has promised to act tough on sexual harassment and bullying, according to Egyptian Streets. This...
Rethinking Moroccan family code as a quest for equality and justice
Morocco, a country which was once a beacon of the MENA world for women's rights is giving the subject, once...
Poster Hair Controversy: Iranian Film Festival Faces Ban
An Iranian woman photographed without a hijab on the cover of the 13th edition ISFA film festival has led to...
Afghan Women’s Freedom and Salon Closures
In yet another blow to women's rights in Afghanistan, the Taliban has issued orders to shut down all hair and...
