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Syrian women endure forced marriage, pregnancy, sexual assault, and unregistered unions amid war and displacement, increasing legal and social barriers to justice.

08:19

The case of Ayaat Al Rifai reopens the file of violence against women in Syria, amid questions about the effectiveness of the law, the protection of victims, and the risks of the culture of guardianship and violence transferring from the family to society

09:53

In Iran’s legal system, punishment for killing a non-Muslim is not equal to that for killing a Muslim, as qisas may be dropped or reduced when the killer is Muslim and the victim is not.

09:00

Although freedom of expression is a right guaranteed by the Iraqi constitution, its exercise on the ground still faces challenges and pressures, particularly for women journalists, activists, and human rights defenders.

08:19

The experience of Iraqi women journalists reveal that press freedom is not linked to legal texts alone, but to the extent to which institutions can provide actual protection and hold accountable those behind threats and violations.

08:17

Feminists in Tunisia are fighting to protect women's gains, particularly the Personal Status Code, given its significance as an influential legislative experience in the region and Africa.

15:14

"Amna Asgari, child rights activist, called for documenting violations, strengthening civil society, and demanding free quality education for Iranian children."

08:57

"Amid Morocco's Family Code revision debate, social, economic, and cultural factors perpetuate child marriage, robbing girls of education and choice."

08:16

Since the amendment’s adoption, the Ja’fari Code has sparked widespread debate over its potential impact on the Iraqi family, particularly regarding marriage, custody, divorce, and women’s and children’s rights.

09:47

“Khatwat Al-Nisa,” founded by a group of women lawyers in Rojava, works to raise women’s legal aearness, provide support, and contribute to establishing social and transitional justice in Syria.

08:32

Lawyer Qamar Shalghin affirms that documenting violations in As-Sweida was a crucial step toward protecting women, seeking justice, and ensuring their participation in political lfe and decision-making.

08:25

Despite laws andagrements protecting childhood,child marriage in Iraq persists, threatening girls’ education and sagety and imposing responsibilities far beyond their age and capacity to choose.

14:38

Noudem Shiro warns that child violations in Syria far exceed the capacity of local institutions to prevent them, amid weak protection mechanisms, limited accountability, and a lack of effective cooperation.

08:59

As debate intensiflies over future of education in Syria,Kurds hold firm to their right to education in their mother tongue, as a foundation for protecting their identity,culture,and history, and as aguarantee of linguistic diversity in the country.

08:26

Fierce campaigns against Tunisia's Personal Status Code persist, claimed by patriarchal society to have "empowered women," making its revision an openly declared goal.

08:44

Rising child violence in Syria demands addressing it as a societal issue with legal and psychological protection,and safe spaces for children to disclose without fear or stigma.

08:31

Sudanese women journalists face arrest,enforced disappearance, and physical/digital vioilence amid war.The Journalists Syndicate documents violations,seeking protection,accouuntability,and justice fort them.

11:42

Concerns rise in Herat over Taliban detentions of women, including activist Khatira Jami, amid reports of mistreatment and grave violations against female detainees.

09:04

The Gaza roadmap’s success hinges on binding implementation, international guarantees,and comprehensive national participation,especially women’s representation in decision-making.

11:20

A women’s rights activist has called for tightening oversight within Iraqi security institutions,holding perpetrators of violations against women accountable,enacting legislation that ensures legal protection and prevents the recurrence of such crimes.