Women rights
OIC ministers gather in Islamabad for women empowerment conference
Pakistan is hosting the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women from July 12 to July 13, with the event bringing together ministers responsible for women and family affairs, senior government officials and OIC institution representatives.
July 12, 2026
UN says Taliban marriage decree deepens discrimination against Afghan women
The United Nations says the Taliban’s new marriage separation decree further restricts Afghan women’s rights, reinforces systemic discrimination, and raises concerns over child marriage and access to justice in Afghanistan.
May 21, 2026
Women’s rights essential to national progress, say Pakistan president, PM
In separate messages on International Women's Day, they emphasize that protecting women’s rights and ensuring their full participation in society remain essential for national progress and sustainable prosperity.
March 8, 2026
UN envoy presses Taliban on women’s rights during Kabul visit
United Nations Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo discusses humanitarian access, economic conditions, and continued political engagement, while Taliban authorities said Kabul would host the next Doha process working group meeting.
January 26, 2026
UN warns toxic narratives endangering migrant women worldwide
From Latin America to Eastern Europe and the Middle East, women caught in migration or war are being portrayed through harmful narratives that shape access to healthcare, employment and safety.
December 1, 2025
Thousands march in France to demand action on violence against women
A woman is a victim of rape, attempted rape, or sexual assault every two minutes, and every 23 seconds of sexual harassment, indecent exposure, or the unsolicited sending of sexual content, according to MIPROF.
November 23, 2025