Women and girls
UN adopts post-Assad Syria resolution recognizing women searching for missing family
Syria’s representative to the UN, told the General Assembly ahead of the resolution’s adoption that Syrian women faced what he described as “the worst missing persons crisis in modern history."
Five years after Taliban takeover, Afghan women remain trapped in deepening rights crisis
European Parliament demands Pakistan free 13-year-old Christian girl in forced marriage, conversion
The Israeli-Bedouin women’s rights activist bringing women to the negotiation table - interview
Queen Esther helped me become the hero of my own Persian Jewish story
When met with a crisis — when the king’s evil adviser, Haman, decreed that all the Jews were to be killed — Esther looked deep within herself and realized she had strength.
Teenager indicted for raping 10-year-old girl during burglary
The indictment details that after breaking into the room where the girl and her younger siblings were sleeping, the young man laid next to her and began licking and biting her face.
Abortions may be easier to access thanks to NCJW efforts
The organization will lead a reproductive-rights focused Shabbat, intent on delivering information and tools to fight for abortion access, especially during the pandemic.
Hillel's Tech Corner: SafeUP keeps women safe
The company mission is for women to create a safer world together. Their goal is to have safety guardians for every woman in the world just three minutes away 24/7.
Saudi court jails women's rights activist, posing challenge for Biden
Loujain al-Hathloul, 31, who has been held since 2018 following her arrest along with several other women's rights activists, will appeal the sentence, her sister said.
Victoria's Secret and Bath and Body Works heading to Israel
Prices will reportedly be similar to those in the US.
Women in Gaza determined to overcome economic, social challenges
Israeli blockade must end to revive Strip’s battered finances, economist says
Gaza Girls Lead in 2020 Matriculation Test Results
Youngsters in coastal enclave produce outstanding results, yet immense challenges remain.
Suspects arrested for leaking hundreds of nude photos on Telegram
The suspects were arrested for the distribution of hundreds of photos and videos of nude women, including those of minors.
Israel's government is failing women and girls – opinion
The Israeli government must do more to proactively teach gender equality, instead of allowing discrimination to thrive in our schools and other public spaces.
