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UN says Taliban arrest 30 women for violating hijab rules in Afghanistan

"The arrests have heightened fear and apprehension among women and girls across Afghanistan," UN Women said, adding that many of the women had since been released.

FILE PHOTO: Two Afghan women in interview with Reuters.
A woman walks past a poster displayed by medical practitioners to express solidarity with acid attack victim doctor Mahnoor Nasir, at a hospital in Quetta on June 9, 2026.

Acid attack on female doctor exposes workplace security lapses in Pakistan

 Afghan burqa-clad women queue to receive food aid from a local charity during the Islamic holy fasting month of Ramadan in Ghazni on February 24, 2026.

Taliban opens fire on Afghan protesters demonstrating against arrest of women over dress code

Ultra orthodox jewish men protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order, at the home of Supreme Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg in the settlement of Alon Shvut, June 3, 2026.

The rabbis attacking Israel’s courts are attacking Religious Zionism - opinion


Israelis value women’s wartime role but cite major representation gap, WIZO study finds

According to data from the Roshink Research Institute, only 23% of Israelis believe women have a tangible influence on national decision-making.

Female IDF combat soldiers.

Celebrate International Women’s Day on the small screen: Shows with strong women to watch

TV TIME: March 8 is International Women’s Day, and the small screen offers a great many movies and series featuring unforgettable females.

NATALIE DORMER, left, and Mia McKenna-Bruce in ‘The Lady.’

We found the most comfortable bras to sleep in and to go down to the shelter with

From the leopard-print one for NIS 20 at Urbanica, to the ultra-excellent lingerie of Liliblum – We took care of all the women here for self-gathering and support during an emergency.

We found the most comfortable bras to sleep in and to go down to the shelter with

Like Queen Esther: It’s time women sit at the heart of decision-making - opinion

Despite living in an era of equality and opportunities, it is still painful to discover that today, women are still not equally seated at the decision-making tables.

'Ahasuerus and Haman at the Feast of Esther' by Rembrandt, 1660, at Moscow's Pushkin Museum

Purim Shpiel: Nick Fuentes’s mother critiques his views on women

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

Nick Fuentes, professional incel, attends a rally instead of doing his laundry.

SlimSculpt MD reviews: Don’t get Slim Sculpt MD till you’ve read this!

SlimSculpt MD: Safe, easy-to-use body cream that reduces fat, firms skin, boosts confidence.

The reason found: Why pain lasts longer in women than in men

Women suffer more. But why? A new study points to an immune mechanism that differs between women and men, which may affect the duration of pain after trauma.

Many women have learned over the years to hide their pain for fear of being perceived as weak or as not functioning properly at home and at work

Rape survivors offer chilling testimonies of police, court negligence in Knesset committee hearing

"I filed a report with the police at the age of 17 against my father, who raped me," said one survivor. "The case was closed due to lack of evidence."

Committee Chairman Meirav Cohen leads status of Women and Gender Equality committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 24, 2026.

How the haredi draft issue puts the status of Israeli women into question

Tal Hochman, Executive Director of the Israel Women's Network, and Rabbi Natan Slifkin, explore the ongoing struggles faced by women in Israeli society, and the haredi draft issue.

Are women's rights in Israel under attack?

Crowd boost helps Israeli figure skater Mariia Seniuk advance to Olympic final

The four-time national champion was warmly received by the crowd at Milan’s Forum di Assago indoor arena. Seniuk qualified for the free skate in 22nd place.

MARIIA SENIUK of Israel reacts after competing in the women’s figure skating short program at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.