Women Issues
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Saudi women with attractive eyes may be forced to cover even them up, if resolution is passed
Islamic state fears effect of ‘tempting’ eyes on men Says it ‘has the right’ to issue repressive edict Women must already cover their hair and […]
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Why Turkey is Backsliding on Women’s Rights
in TurkeyThe ruling party’s political rhetoric — and its odd reorganization of government ministries — has women worried that the government wants to reassign them to […]
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Women Still an Untapped Labor Force in Turkey
in TurkeyBy SUSANNE FOWLER ISTANBUL — Until she gave birth to her first child three months ago, 29-year-old Gulsen Cigdem worked at TransOrient International Forwarding, handling […]
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The Amazonian Guards – Gaddafi’s Bodyguards
in TurkeyGaddafi’s choice of bodyguards has been the subject of much media attention. His 40-member bodyguard contingent, known as the Amazonian Guard, is entirely female. All […]
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Scarf ban still a barrıer for career-minded women
in TurkeyIn spite of recent attempts to put an end to a controversial ban on the use of the headscarf — which applies to certain public […]
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Women Protest PM Erdoğan in Women’s Meeting
in TurkeyWomen protested PM Erdoğan at the International Women’s Istanbul Meeting for having said that “men and women are not equal”. Pointing to women murders they […]
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Saudi women with attractive eyes may be forced to cover even them up, if resolution is passed
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Why Turkey is Backsliding on Women’s Rights
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Women Still an Untapped Labor Force in Turkey
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The Amazonian Guards – Gaddafi’s Bodyguards
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Scarf ban still a barrıer for career-minded women
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Women Protest PM Erdoğan in Women’s Meeting