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Morocco advances gender equality initiatives at UN forum

Minister of Solidarity Naima Ben Yahia highlighted Morocco's efforts to enhance gender equality and empower women during a ministerial roundtable held in New York. This discussion was part of the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), which this year reflects on progress......

France bans Muslim players from fasting during Ramadan, sparking backlash

The French Football Federation (FFF) faces mounting criticism after prohibiting Muslim players from fasting during Ramadan while training with the national team. The decision has ignited accusations of discrimination and deepened divisions within the squad. According to reports, players observing Ramadan,......

French court mandates removal of controversial colonial-era place name in Biarritz

A landmark court ruling has ordered the coastal city of Biarritz to eliminate the name "La Negresse" from its historic district, marking a significant shift in France's ongoing reconciliation with its colonial past. The Bordeaux administrative court of appeal delivered its verdict on Thursday,......

Iran's Female Executions Hit Historic High Amid Growing Human Rights Concerns

Iran's execution of women reached an unprecedented level in 2024, with 31 women put to death, according to a recent report by Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR). This marks the highest number of female executions since the organization began tracking such data in 2008. The report reveals a disturbing......

Muslim Discrimination Surges Across EU: New Study Reveals 40% Increase Since 2016

A comprehensive survey by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has uncovered a significant escalation in anti-Muslim discrimination across European Union member states, with discrimination rates jumping from 25% to 35% between 2016 and 2022. The groundbreaking study, which surveyed......

Spain Commemorates the Tragic Anniversary of October 7 Attacks

On the solemn anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks, the Spanish government has issued a powerful statement condemning the heinous acts perpetrated by Hamas. In a heartfelt message, officials expressed their deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims, particularly honoring......

Morocco's Women's Rights: A Call for Swift Legal Reforms to Empower and Protect

In a nation where cultural traditions and religious beliefs often intertwine with legal frameworks, the issue of women's rights in Morocco demands urgent attention and transformative legal interventions. The current legal landscape, though evolving, continues to present significant challenges and......

UN Committee Highlights Racial Tensions in UK, Calls for Action Against Hate Crimes

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has issued a stark critique of the United Kingdom, emphasizing ongoing concerns about hate crimes, hate speech, and xenophobic incidents. This assessment follows recent riots that gripped the nation, fueled by hatred and......

Puerto Rico Enacts Landmark Law to Safeguard Hair Diversity

In a groundbreaking move, Puerto Rico has taken a significant step towards combating discrimination based on hairstyles. On Wednesday, the governor of the U.S. territory signed into law a measure that explicitly prohibits discrimination against individuals wearing Afros, curls, locs, twists, braids,......