Feminism
Western feminists must stand with Azerbaijani women in Iran - opinion
In the wake of the Iran protests, Western feminists must stand in solidarity with South Azerbaijani women, who are fighting against ethnic discrimination and gender apartheid.
Iranian feminists understood the revolution better than Europe’s intellectuals - opinion
Women at the threshold of Redemption: From Pharaoh's Egypt to the post-October 7 reality - opinion
Bliss: Exploring feminine identity through art at Ticho House
Prof. Alice Shalvi, mother of Jewish feminism, wins lifetime prize
The 95-year-old Israel Prize laureate was awarded a lifetime prize by the Kiverstein Institute.
Tunisia picks first woman as PM at moment of crisis
A geological engineer, Romdhane was responsible for implementing World Bank projects at the education ministry, but she has little experience in government.
Indonesian army says has stopped 'virginity tests' on female cadets
"Whether the hymen was ruptured or partially ruptured was part of the examination ... now there's no more of that," said the Indonesian army chief of staff.
Meet the leaders of women's suffrage while biking around the world
New book, 'Spin,' tells the fictional story of Annie Londonerry, a Bostoner living in 1894, who decides to cycle around the world to escape the drudgery of marriage and motherhood.
The world can't handle Jews defending themselves
In Pittsburgh, the Jewish community was helpless to defend itself. But the Israeli army was able to inflict great damage on Israel’s attackers.
For the first time, Saudi women stand guard in Mecca during Hajj
"This is a huge accomplishment for us and it is the biggest pride to be in the service of religion, the country, and the guests of God".
Middle East sexual violence brought to West's attention in new book
Hirsi Ali weaves bits of her personal story into Prey, but the book is not about her. It hypothesizes that the wave of refugees entering Europe brought about a spike in sexual assault.
SlutWalk name change shows gov’t failure to protect women from violence
SlutWalk, a yearly demonstration against violence against women, returns with new name
Rethinking what Judaism demands from women
"The next vital step in the movement for Orthodox feminism must focus on the healing that Orthodox women desperately need."
Balcony death spotlights social pressure for single Egyptian women
A 35-year-old fell to her death from a balcony in Cairo last month after neighbors confronted her over suspected pre-marital relations, prompting an outpouring of anguish from single Egytpian women.
