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Iraqi Women in Parliament: A Struggle for Rights and Representation.
Muneera Abu Bakr Mohammed, a researcher and political advisor, said female candidates in Iraq’s upcoming elections seek to enhance women’s representation, defend their rights, and resist legislation that threatens their long-fought achievements
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Henna and Identity: Mariwan Woman Modernizes and Revives Traditional Art
Mahnaz Namdari blends art and tradition through children’s makeup and henna, creating an economic and cultural space that empowers women, turning art into a tool for expression and success in a traditional environment
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“Women’s presence in trade unions requires real effort to build trust with workers”
Trade unions in Egypt were created to protect workers’ rights and manage government-employer relations. Over time, they addressed economic and social demands, reflecting broader awareness, yet traditional power structures continued to marginalize women
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Toran Amid Named Best Actress at Kirkuk Street Theater Festival
Actress Toran Omed Qader won the Best Actress Award for her role in the play “Zrro,” delivering a powerful, emotionally rich performance that established her as one of the most promising rising theater talents in the Kurdistan Region.
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Between Loss and Life": An Art Exhibition Rebuilding Hope Amid War
The exhibition “Between Loss and Life: Art from the Rubble” in Gaza offered a deeply healing human experience, helping displaced women reclaim fragments of their lost balance amid a war that left behind nothing but ashes.
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Fields of Freedom: How Libyan Women Footballers Broke the Fear Barrier
As part of a film screening series organized by the Dar Bellarj Foundation in Marrakech, the documentary “Fields of Freedom” by Libyan director Nazeeha Arebi was shown, highlighting Libyan girls’ struggle to claim their right to play football.
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A New Wave of Repression in Iran: Journalists and Activists Face Arrests and Summonses
Iran has seen a new escalation in its crackdown on journalists, with threats and summonses increasingly targeting women’s rights and media activists, reflecting a systematic effort to silence independent female voices in public life.
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Afan Mohammed: Quotas Hold Women Back from Real Political Power
The head of the Women’s Union in Howler said empowering Iraqi women requires moving beyond the quota system, developing strategic leadership programs, and ensuring women’s freedom to make independent electoral choices.
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Your fight is ours, and your dignity is our dignity
The Star Conference affirmed: “Women of Al-Fasher are not alone… we stand with them, as voice and shield.” The philosophy of “Women, Life, Freedom” is not a slogan, but a promise of struggle, organization, and unconquerable dignity.
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Violence in South Sudan has displaced over 445,000 people
Amid worsening political crisis and fighting, over 445,000 displaced in South Sudan since March.
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Every goal scored carries The detemintion to move foewaed.
Football and table tennis serve as platforms for identity and gender equality in communities, and women’s participation in these sports challenges the prevailing male-dominated stereotypes in the region.
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New Restrictions on Women Hamper Aid Efforts in Afghanistan.
The United Nations agencies and their humanitarian partners announced the suspension of all activities along the Afghanistan-Iran border after the Taliban imposed new restrictions barring Afghan women employees from working in the area.
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UN warns Earth heading toward 2.5°C warming before COP30 summit
The UN warned that Earth is heading toward a 2.5°C temperature rise above pre-industrial levels.
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Worsening Humanitarian Crisis on Gaza Despite Ceasefire.
Humanitarian relief organizations reported that aid reaching Gaza remains limited nearly four weeks after the ceasefire, as famine worsens and fears grow amid warnings of an escalating humanitarian crisis.
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Doctor Without Borders Condemns Atrocities and Mass Killings in El-Fasher
Doctors Without Borders condemned escalating atrocities and mass killings in El-Fasher, warning of an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe amid rising violence and the total collapse of humanitarian infrastructure this week.
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Free Women's Media Union prepares for its 4th annual conference
Spokeswoman Aren Swed (YRJ) said the July 19 Revolution paved the way for organized feminist media, noting that the upcoming YRJ conference marks a pivotal moment to assess performance and develop internal regulations.
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Sudan Doctors warn of dozens of bodies in Bara homes
Sudan Doctors’ Network calls the events in Bara a crime against humanity, urging the UN and authorities to act immediately and provide safe passages for civilians.
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Al-Hasakah Women's forum for justice and equality
The PYD Women's Council held its second forum in Al-Hasakah, discussing Öcalan’s key ideas such as the 'Temporal Killer' and 'Commune,' concluding with essential outcomes.
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MKG: The struggle for truth continues despite repression
The Association of Women Journalists of Mesopotamia released a report revealing a rise in violations against journalists in Turkey during October, confirming that Turkish authorities are using the judiciary as a tool to suppress press freedom.
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Save the Children: One in Five Children Affected by War
Save the Children has confirmed that nearly 520 million children worldwide lived in conflict zones last year, highlighting the devastating global impact of war on childhood.