Women
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.
Acid attack on female doctor exposes workplace security lapses in Pakistan
Taliban opens fire on Afghan protesters demonstrating against arrest of women over dress code
The rabbis attacking Israel’s courts are attacking Religious Zionism - opinion
Women are not alone: The Israeli brand everyone’s talking about opens its doors to men
After seven years as a women-only brand, Under the Rock launches its first men’s jeans collection, with at-home fitting and a new couple-focused campaign.
Ahead of the curve? This state just announced it will be offering paid menstrual leave
Every month, women will be entitled to one paid day off to accommodate their menstrual pains.
Femicide in Israel on the rise, particularly among Jewish-Israeli women
Over the past year, 32 women from both Jewish and Arab backgrounds were victims of femicide.
Women flee Sudan’s Al-Fashir amid reports of rape, child abductions, UN says
Al-Fashir's fall on October 26 has cemented the RSF's control of the Darfur region in its 2-1/2-year war with the Sudanese army.
HER’s expansion to Jerusalem offers a much-needed network for ‘olot’
By launching a Jerusalem chapter, HER demonstrates how grassroots, women-focused networks are adapting to the evolving needs of immigrant communities in Israel.
The biblical echo of ‘I will go’ - and the women moving Israel beyond October 7 - opinion
Jewish women today echo the values of Biblical foremothers, maintaining courage and faith in times of crisis.
Israeli company wins bid for female tactical equipment sale to Italian military
Most security forces do not yet have female-geared protection. But protective gear made for men is not the same as protective gear for made women
High Court stands firm, denies Chief Rabbinate’s bid to block women from religious exams
'This is not only a legal victory but an important step in public recognition of women’s status within the religious establishment.'
Olympic committee moves toward blanket ban on transgender women athletes
The ban is set to come into effect in early 2026, The Times reported.
'Heroines! Songs & Soliloquies for the Soul': A new musical on Israeli heroines - review
Do bring your tissues if you’re going to the show, and you should. The stories may make you cry, but they’ll also infuse you with hope, pride, and inspiration.
