Women’s Rights – War Watch

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Yanar Mohammed, 65, Iraqi Women’s Rights Advocate, Is Killed by Gunmen
ByAdam Nossiter March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

She established a network of safe houses for abused women and was an outspoken critic of her country’s repressive institutions, despite the constant threat of violence.

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Australia Urged to Protect Members of the Iranian Women’s Soccer Team
ByVictoria Kim March 9, 2026March 10, 2026

The athletes, who are set to head home, were called “traitors” by Iran’s state media after they didn’t sing their national anthem during a match in Australia.

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al-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- ) | Careers and Professions | Cosmetics and Toiletries | internal-open-access-from-nl | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Politics and Government | Recalls and Bans of Products | Syria | Women and Girls | Women's Rights

A Makeup Ban in Syria for Women in Government and Public Sector Stirs Outrage
ByRaja Abdulrahim February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

A provincial governor wants to prohibit women in government and public sector jobs from wearing makeup, stirring outrage and many, many memes.

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Books and Literature | Content Type: Personal Profile | Finding My Way: A Memoir (Book) | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Malik, Asser | Mingora (Pakistan) | Women and Girls | Women's Rights | Writing and Writers | Yousafzai, Malala

Two Nights with Malala: The Nobel Laureate on Love, Activism and Having Fun
ByReggie Ugwu October 24, 2025

Basketball and Dua Lipa are on the schedule during a New York jaunt with the Nobel laureate, whose intimate memoir finds her juggling activism and married life.

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Books and Literature | Content Type: Personal Profile | Finding My Way: A Memoir (Book) | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Malik, Asser | Mingora (Pakistan) | Women and Girls | Women's Rights | Writing and Writers | Yousafzai, Malala

Two Nights with Malala: The Nobel Laureate on Love, Activism and Having Fun
ByReggie Ugwu October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

Basketball and Dua Lipa are on the schedule during a New York jaunt with the Nobel laureate, whose intimate memoir finds her juggling activism and married life.

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Afghanistan | Deportation | Herat (Afghanistan) | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Taliban | Women and Girls | Women's Rights

Afghan Women and Girls Deported From Iran Fear Returning to Afghanistan
ByElian Peltier and Jim Huylebroek July 16, 2025July 17, 2025

“Get ready to cope” was the message from an aid worker to women returning to Taliban rule in Afghanistan after their expulsion from Iran.

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Basij | International Relations | Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Khamenei, Ali | Middle East | Politics and Government | Religion-State Relations | War and Armed Conflicts | Women's Rights

After War With Israel and U.S., Iran Rests on a Knife Edge
ByRoger Cohen June 29, 2025June 29, 2025

The Islamic Republic limps on after the 12-day conflict. Where will the nation go from here?

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