Women’s rights

Women’s rights: key topics

Women’s rights are a complex and sensitive issue with a long history. This article provides an overview of some of the key topics related to women’s rights. It covers a range of topics including: the right to vote, the right…

Death penalty in Iran: what are the executed women accused of?

The death penalty is a legal punishment in Iran. The country has a high execution rate, and is second only to China in the number of executions carried out annually. According to Amnesty International, Iran executed at least 694 people…

These fundamental rights demanded by Iranian women

Women in Iran have been protesting against the compulsory wearing of hijab, or Islamic headscarf, in public. These women are demanding their fundamental right to choose what to wear. In recent years, the Iranian government has been cracking down on…

Symbolic acts of feminine freedom

In « Symbolic acts of feminine freedom », Anne Theriault explores the idea that women have been using fashion to subvert the patriarchal society they live in for centuries. She argues that by using fashion to communicate their own ideas about femininity,…

History of women’s suffrage in Iran

Internet provides a comprehensive history of women’s suffrage in Iran. It chronicles the struggles of Iranian women to gain equal rights and highlights the major milestones in the fight for suffrage. The site also features interviews with Iranian women who…

The right to abortion: state of play in the world

Every woman has the right to make decisions about her own body, including the right to abortion. However, this right is not always respected or protected. In many countries, women do not have the same access to safe and legal…

Gender equality: the key points of gender discrimination

Gender discrimination is a form of discrimination that exists in many societies around the world. It is a form of discrimination that is based on the belief that one gender is inferior to another gender. Gender discrimination can be directed…

International Women’s Day: what is its role?

Today marks International Women’s Day, a celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also serves as a reminder of the work that still needs to be done to achieve gender equality. International Women’s Day…