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          Embers glow under the ash of Iran's women's freedom movement

          UKSeptember 14, 2023
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          The Nigerian women shattering stereotypes by working in male-dominated jobs

          WeekendSeptember 08, 2023
          Afghan women and girls studying at a Kabul madrassa. There has been a surge in enrolments to religious schools. Reuters

          Afghan girls enrol in madrassas in effort to keep studying after secondary school ban

          WorldSeptember 03, 2023
          Since regaining power in Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban has curtailed women's access to education and employment. AFP

          Afghan rights activist urges global action on online education for girls

          UAEAugust 31, 2023
          Hanadi Hindi, the first female Saudi pilot, at Marka airport in Amman in 2003. Photo: Ali Jarekji

          Riyadh Air to train its first female Saudi aircraft engineers

          GulfAugust 30, 2023
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          From arts to airports, sports to stages, young Emiratis are embracing career opportunities many women don't have elsewhere in the region

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          Israeli women protest against public transport segregation

          MENAAugust 24, 2023
          Afghan women hold placards reading in Dari 'A Muslim can't go against women's education and work', during a protest in Mazar-e-Sharif on 16 August 2023. EPA

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          AsiaAugust 23, 2023
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          GulfAugust 14, 2023
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          Marina Khan, left, with a model wearing her jewellery and dress. Amy McConaghy / The National

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          WeekendAugust 04, 2023
          Karlen Karam during the funeral procession for her husband Charbel Karam, brother Najib Hitti, and cousin Charbel Hitti, all killed in the Beirut explosion. AFP

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          WorldAugust 03, 2023
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          UKAugust 01, 2023
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