After months on the run accused of treason, Ms. Ismail made it to New York. Human rights defenders say she is innocent. Senators are ready to help her.
Tag: Women’s Rights
For Afghans Scarred by War, ‘Peace Can’t Bring My Love Back’
We reached some of the victims of the conflict whose stories we have reported over the years to hear their views on a stalled peace deal.
Moroccan Journalist on Trial for an Abortion She Says She Never Had
The arrests of a young reporter and her fiancé have set off outrage in Morocco, where they are seen by many as an example of the government persecuting critical journalists.
Salvadoran Woman Charged With Homicide After Stillbirth Is Cleared
The decision in the case of Evelyn Hernández Cruz was hailed as a victory by women’s rights groups, which say a strict abortion ban has led to overzealous prosecution of women who lose their babies.
Peace Road Map for Afghanistan Will Let Taliban Negotiate Women’s Rights
Afghanistan must “be free of fear and abuse” under a final peace deal, says the country’s ambassador to Washington. An agreement between the U.S. and the Taliban, for new talks with Kabul, raises concerns that women may lose rights in future Afghan gov…
Climate of Fear: When Part of a Country Bans Abortion
Northern Ireland’s draconian rules, separate from the system in the rest of Britain and in Ireland, may provide a foretaste of life in some American states if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
Saudi Arabia Extends New Rights to Women in Blow to Oppressive System
Saudi women will be able to travel without a man’s permission and receive equal treatment in the workplace, eroding the a system that made women second-class citizens.
After Claiming Men Are ‘Seduced’ Into Rape, Malaysian Senator Apologizes
“Due to what women wear, we are seduced and end up breaking the country’s laws and face prosecution,” a lawmaker said in proposing a law that would protect male assailants.
Having Accused a Politician of Rape, She Feared for Her Life. Now, She’s Fighting for It.
The woman who accused a powerful Indian lawmaker of rape was critically injured in a car crash. Her family suspects foul play.
In Pakistan, a Feminist Hero Is Under Fire and on the Run
Gulalai Ismail has been celebrated around the world for groundbreaking work helping women and girls. Pakistan considers her an enemy of the state.