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International
Saudi men ‘show’ their support to end violence against women
RIYADH, Feb 9: Alwaleed Philanthropies (AP), chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, announces its participation in…
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More women ‘face’ bodily abuse: report – ‘Need to set up helpline’
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 31, (KUNA): Perhaps the most demeaning kind of domestic violence against women is physical abuse which leaves…
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International
Women at wheel of taxis challenge Jordan norms – ‘We are strong and able to work in any area’
AMMAN, Dec 30, (AFP): Nisrin Akoubeh checks the oil and water before getting into her taxi and pulling into Amman’s…
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Kuwait
National Assembly Female security force …. win for women empowerment – ‘Life changing experience’
KUWAIT CITY, Dec 24, (KUNA): The inclusion of female security personnel in the National Assembly Guard is considered as another…
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International
AP launches online ‘awareness’ drive against domestic violence
ALWALEED Philanthropies (AP), chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, has launched an online awareness campaign against…
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Saudi mother of six reinterprets Sharia
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Nov 7, (AP): When Souad al-Shammary posted a series of tweets about the thick beards worn by…
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Egyptian lawmaker’s call for virginity tests draws fire – Agena harming reputation of women, men and country: Morsi
CAIRO, Oct 2, (AP): A women’s rights group has filed a legal complaint against an Egyptian lawmaker who called for…
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Saudi petition urges guardianship end – ‘Full rights for women’
RIYADH, Sept 27, (AFP): Thousands of Saudis have signed a petition urging an end to the guardianship system that gives…
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‘Help women in Gulf jails’
CHENNAI, India, May 23, (RTRS): Women domestic workers from India’s southern Andhra Pradesh are languishing in jails in Gulf states…
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Need to tackle issue of violence against women in Kuwait: experts
KUWAIT CITY, May 11, (KUNA): Despite being a problem affecting some 70 percent of women worldwide, violence against women in…
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