Poverty Drives Many Into Sex Work In Thailand

Poverty and limited opportunity, particularly in rural regions, are key drivers of the increase in sex work in Thailand. Most people, especially those from rural and developing areas, experience limited access to education, health care, and secure employment. With few practical options, sex work is a viable choice because it offers a relatively high and [...]

Taliban Leadership Divided On Women’s Education

Divisions exist within Taliban leadership on Afghan women's education. Deputy Foreign Minister Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai announced publicly that there was no basis for excluding education for women and girls, praising their right to learn. Taliban officials in certain areas have even provided medical courses for female students. Nonetheless, despite these opinions, the Taliban's highest [...]

Sudan: Sexual violence used as weapon of terror against women and girls

The conflict in Sudan has left a serious humanitarian crisis in which sexual violence is more widely used as an instrument of fear. More than 12 million women, girls, and men are exposed to the risk of harm, greatly up from the past year. Layla herself is a survivor who was imprisoned, beaten, and saw [...]

Domestic Violence Surge In Iran Amid Lack Of Legal Protection

During the initial eight months of 2024, more than 28,000 women in Tehran applied for medical check-ups because of violent injuries, most of which were caused by domestic violence. Iran's judicial system, however, does not criminalize domestic violence, rendering victims unprotected. A proposed law to combat gender-based violence is stuck, and there are only 17 [...]

Afghan Woman Overcomes Challenges To Launch Battery Business

Under the Taliban, Afghan women are banned from studying at universities and working in most jobs. Despite these restrictions, 22-year-old Zahra Ali has started a small business producing rechargeable battery packs to address the country’s power shortages. Working from her home workshop, she builds battery packs that help her neighbors cope with unreliable electricity. Though [...]

A Call For Urgent Aid For Women And Girls In Yemen

A UN official warned that the ongoing crisis in Yemen has severely impacted women and girls, with 9.6 million in urgent need of humanitarian aid. Yemen has the highest maternal mortality rate in the Middle East, and many women and girls face hunger, abuse, and exploitation. Over 1.5 million girls are out of school, and [...]

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