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International warnings over continued impunity in Sudan
As Sudan's conflict enters its fourth year, two fact-finding missions warn of escalating serious human rights violations and continued impunity, calling for a comprehensive ceasefire and full access to all areas to investigate.
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Turkey... 247 distress calls in one month, and psychological violence tops the reports
A Turkish Women's Associations Federation report for March 2026 reveals an alarming increase in domestic violence reports; the emergency helpline received hundreds of calls, mostly from women, with most perpetrators being men close to victims.
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Report reveals extent of environmental destruction after recent attacks on Iran
Iran's Environmental Protection Organization: US-Israeli attacks caused environmental damage, burning petroleum products, targeting protected areas in seven cities, emitting hazardous pollutants and increasing air pollution.
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1,639 executions in Iran in a single year… Human rights organizations sound the alarm
According to a joint report, Iran recorded its highest executions since 1989, carrying out the death penalty against at least 1,639 people in 2025, warning of executions as a tool of political repression.
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UN demands investigation into killing of 11 civilians, including women and children, in Herat
UNAMA has called on the Taliban to investigate the killing of 11 civilians and injury of 11 others, including women and children, in Herat's Deh-e Mahri village after they were targeted by unidentified gunmen.
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Protest concerns drive the Iranian regime to strengthen its auxiliary forces
Amid external pressures and fears of internal protests, reports show a growing presence of proxy forces inside Iran—reflecting a crisis of confidence and an escalation in the state's security character.
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Saiha: Thousands of girls deprived of exams in Sudan due to the conflict
Amid Sudan's ongoing conflict, the Horn of Africa Women's Network (Saiha) calls for urgent action to ensure all female and male students access education, stressing further expanded protection and guaranteed access to their necessary care.
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Mary Seacole's statue... A celebration of a woman who broke the barriers of race and gender
The statue of Mary Seacole stands tall in front of the River Thames, bearing witness to the journey of a woman who defied discrimination and put her humanity above all else, becoming a symbol of courage, equality, and determination.
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Qamishlo... A dialogue session highlights women's empowerment and their active role in society
A dialogue session in Qamishlo titled 'The Story of Roses' highlighted women who challenged disability, loss, and marginalization, affirming their role as active force rebuilding themselves and society, transforming suffering into productive and creative
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Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon rises to 1,953
The death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon has risen to 1,953 the Lebanese Ministry of Health announced, while rescue operations and body recovery continue amid widespread destruction left by the recent intensive raids.
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Horrific tesrimony reveals violations against civilians in Sweida
Months after Sweida events, a woman's testimony revealed serious violations against civilians, including children, by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham jihadists, highlighting abusive and humiliating practices such as intimidation and assault on children.
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Kwestan Akram: Self-confidence and competence are the real gateway to women's empowerment
Kwestan Akram, the former mayor of Halabja in the Kurdistan Region, affirmed that leadership is not exclusive to those who work within political parties; a woman can be influential and active even from outside the political framework.
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Lebanon faces acute food security crisis amid escalating attacks.
Against the backdrop of military escalation in Lebanon, the country is experiencing an acute food price.
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Tehran Journalists’ Union warns of crisis threatening the survival for media institutions
The Tehran Journalists' Union revealed unprecedented deterioration in media institutions' conditions due to economic pressures, technical restrictions, rising production costs, declining ad revenues, and effects of international internet shutdowns on digi
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Amina Ahmed:Region’s Women face tradition and war pressures
Activist Amina Ahmed says Middle East transformations demand greater awareness and organization for Kurdish women, urging unity and readiness across all parts of Kurdistan.
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A displaced women from Sere Kaniye: We have waited 7 years for a dignified and safe return
Fakhriya Hussein,displaced from one of the villages of Sere Kaniye / Ras al-Ain, called for expediting the processing of the displaced persons’ return file, saying, “ We have waited 7 years for a dignified and safe return.”
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40 Killed, including 17 children, in airstrike on North Darfur
Forty people, including women and children, were killed, at least more than 100 other were injured, in a drone strike on the city of Kutm in North Darfur state in western Sudan, according to a medical source and eyewitnesses.
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Journalists in Afghanistan between repression, poverty, and a media environment on the brink of collapse
In recent years, Afghanistan has witnessed an unprecedented deterioration in press freedom, as government restrictions, economic pressures, and security repression against media outlets and journalists have escalated, especially after the Taliban movement
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Mothers for Peace in Iran: The attacks violate international law and target vital facilities
"Mothers for Peace in Iran" called for an immediate halt to joint US-Israeli military escalation against Iran and return to diplomatic path, warning of worsening humanitarian repercussions on civilians, especially women and children.
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1,661 days of school closures and warnings of dark days for education in Afghanistan
As Afghan girls' education deprivation hits 1,661 days, human rights criticism of the Taliban continues amid silence on post-sixth grade fate, with warnings that the ban deepens gaps and threatens millions of girls' futures.