The United Nations has opened the seventieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women, with Secretary-General António Guterres urging world leaders to strengthen access to justice for women and girls and address persistent gender inequality worldwide. Speaking at the opening session on Monday, Guterres emphasized that gender equality…
Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have issued a new decree permitting husbands to physically discipline their wives, provided they do not break bones or cause lasting injuries. The directive, reportedly issued last month, was leaked to Afghan rights group Rawadari and later translated into English by the Afghanistan Analysts Network. This…
Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have reportedly mandated that female patients, caregivers, and staff wear a burka a full-body Islamic veil when entering public health facilities in the western city of Herat, according to medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The restrictions, which came into effect on 5 November 2025, have…