Women education
Half of Afghan women rarely leave home as Taliban restrictions deepen, UN agency says
Afghanistan remains the only country in the world to ban girls from secondary education and women from attending university.
A small and insufficient victory: Female Torah scholars - opinion
Invest in women: Why gender equality matters for Israel’s future – opinion
Women’s entrepreneurship: Resilience and leadership in times of crisis - opinion
Do attractive people get better grades? Signs point to yes - study
Prior to shifting to remote coursework, attractive students tended to outperform their classmates due to favoritism.
WATCH: Iranian school girls rip up regime textbooks, join protests
Girls were seen removing their headscarves in mass protest when officials Iranian Ministry of Education visited schools.
Ongoing terrorist attacks disprove Taliban’s claim of peace, security in Afghanistan
Expert says Taliban can’t fight terrorism alone, need cooperation from neighboring countries
Nikki Haley to deliver keynote address for Canadian Friends of JCT’s 50th Anniversary
Haley, who was formerly South Carolina's first female governor, has spoken at pro-Israel events in the past and has garnered a reputation for her staunch support of US-Israel ties.
Some girls' high schools in eastern Afghanistan open - local officials
Most girls' secondary schools in Afghanistan have been closed since the Taliban took over in August 2021 after the group made a sudden U-turn on promises to open them in March.
Matan Women's Institute launches innovative weekly podcast
Current podcasts are on the Book of Devarim with new personalities each week who explore ideas from the parsha and the meaning they impart.
How can you reduce stress levels before giving birth?
Childbirth is a big deal and can induce loads of anxiety. Here are the ways to best prepare.
UN rights body seeks reversal of Taliban policies making Afghan women 'invisible'
The Taliban seized power for a second time in Afghanistan last August and critics say women's rights have since been undermined with new curbs on their clothes, movement and education.
Israeli mathematics team places 9th in the world
The team captain, Nogah Friedman, ranked third in the world.
Taliban to open high schools for girls next week, official says
Allowing girls and women into schools and colleges has been one of the key demands the international community has made of the hardline Islamist movement since their takeover last summer.
