Islamic veil

Authorities in Iran are trying to enforce laws obligating women to cover their hair by sending them into psychological treatment. While healthcare organisations warn the country’s judiciary is hijacking psychiatric medicine for…

Iranian authorities on Sunday announced a new campaign to force women to wear the Islamic headscarf and morality police returned to the streets 10 months after the death of a woman in their custody sparked nationwide protests.…

After spending past summers debating burkinis, France looks set for a new bout of arguing over Islamic clothing, this time over whether women's football players should be allowed to wear headscarves during matches.…

Iran on Monday held the first trial session for one of the two detained female journalists who reported on Mahsa Amini's death in custody last year, her lawyer said.  Issued on: 29/05/2023 - 15:09…

Issued on: 28/04/2023 - 10:13 Turkey – Turkey’s May 14 elections are looking uncertain for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan amid a sluggish economy, young Turks…

Issued on: 16/03/2023 - 14:09 Six months after the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody, protests have dwindled in many parts of Iran. But in Sistan and Baluchestan…

Issued on: 16/03/2023 - 08:27Modified: 16/03/2023 - 08:29 Six months ago this week, Mahsa Amini was arrested for allegedly flouting Iran's strict dress code for women.…

Issued on: 02/03/2023 - 08:30Modified: 02/03/2023 - 08:31 "Listen to this! One. Two. Three!" Down the crackling phone line from the women's wing of Tehran's Evin prison,…

Issued on: 04/01/2023 - 18:57 Iran has released top Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti on bail, state media reported on Wednesday, weeks after she was detained for criticizing…

The Taliban’s latest edict banning women from working for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) has sparked international condemnation and domestic opposition in a country facing economic collapse. It has also revealed…