The son of a housekeeper who lived in quarters for support staff at the embassy in New Delhi was detained in connection with the assault, officials said.
Tag: Women and Girls
Finland Plans to Give All New Parents the Same Leave
The new reforms will give the same amount of leave to both parents, regardless of their gender, a move the government said promotes gender equality and inclusivity.
U.S. Tweets Support for Iranian Chess Official, but Ban Wouldn’t Let Her In
American embassies appeared to sympathize with an Iranian woman who feared returning to Iran after an image of her looking like she was not wearing a hijab circulated online.
For Her Debut, Abi Daré Confronts ‘Dreams and Intelligence That We Kill’
Writing “The Girl With the Louding Voice,” about a 14-year-old employed as a housemaid, challenged how the novelist viewed a common practice in her native Nigeria.
Abduction of Ethiopian Students Fuels Anger at the Government
The failure of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government to rescue a group of students who were believed to have been kidnapped last month and forced into the jungle has bred protests and anguish.
Brazil Under Bolsonaro Has Message for Teenagers: Save Sex for Marriage
Brazil’s minister for women and families, an evangelical pastor, formulated a new abstinence campaign in consultation with a religious group. Critics say the move blurs the church-state line.
These Syrian Women Rarely Left the House. Then the Men Disappeared.
In parts of Syria, women once stepped out of their homes only rarely — at least until war came. Now some are relishing a newfound independence.
With Brexit Looming, Experts Worry Women May Be Hit Hardest
Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union could lead to job cuts, particularly for women, and a rollback of a slew of legal protections.
Saudi Society Is Changing. Just Take a Look at These Coffeehouses.
As the government relaxes restrictions on men and women working and socializing together, coffeehouses are on the front lines of change.
Iran’s Only Female Olympic Medalist Defects Over ‘Lies’ and ‘Injustice’
Kimia Alizadeh, 21, announced her decision in an Instagram post featuring a photo from the 2016 Summer Games, where she won a bronze medal in taekwondo.