EXPLAINER: Status of women in Qatar, host of World Cup

2 years, 4 months ago

EXPLAINER: Status of women in Qatar, host of World Cup

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The foreign fans descending on Doha for the 2022 World Cup will find a country where women work, hold public office and cruise in their supercars along the city's palm-lined corniche. Rights groups say that the Qatari legal system, based on Islamic law or Shariah, hinders women's advancement. Under a rule rarely enforced, Qatari women under the age of 25 also must secure a male guardian's permission to leave the country. POLITICS Just last year, emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani appointed women to two Cabinet posts, bringing the number of female ministers to three — the highest number in Qatar's history.

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At World Cup, women shrug off worries over dress codes

2 years, 3 months ago

At World Cup, women shrug off worries over dress codes

Associated Press

DOHA, Qatar — Coming from Brazil for the World Cup in Qatar, Daniela Crawford had been worried about conservative dress codes. In the lead-up, the Qatari government, world soccer body FIFA and national governments advised people attending from around the world to respect local customs, on everything from women’s dress to drinking. Many women fans speaking to The Associated Press …

At World Cup, women fans shrug off worries over dress codes

2 years, 3 months ago

At World Cup, women fans shrug off worries over dress codes

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the lead-up, the Qatari …

World Cup Qatar 2022: Dress code and five things banned for fans

2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup Qatar 2022: Dress code and five things banned for fans

The Independent

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Fears World Cup will not deliver change in Qatar amid LGBTQ+ supporter concerns

2 years, 4 months ago

Fears World Cup will not deliver change in Qatar amid LGBTQ+ supporter concerns

The Independent

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Fears World Cup will not deliver change in Qatar amid LGBTQ+ supporter concerns

2 years, 4 months ago

Fears World Cup will not deliver change in Qatar amid LGBTQ+ supporter concerns

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World Cup draws attention to equal rights, including attire

2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup draws attention to equal rights, including attire

Associated Press

Official-looking flyers have circulated on social media describing cultural expectations for fans attending the World Cup in Qatar. Rothna Begum, a senior researcher at Human Rights Watch, has studied Qatar’s male guardianship rules and women’s rights in the conservative country. “There isn’t anyone is going to go around arresting you for this because there isn’t an official dress code,” Begum …

Qatar World Cup draws attention to equal rights, including attire

2 years, 4 months ago

Qatar World Cup draws attention to equal rights, including attire

The Hindu

Official-looking flyers have circulated on social media describing cultural expectations for fans attending the World Cup in Qatar. Rothna Begum, a senior researcher at Human Rights Watch, has studied Qatar’s male guardianship rules and women’s rights in the conservative country. “There isn’t anyone is going to go around arresting you for this because there isn’t an official dress code,” Begum …

As Qatar gears up to host football World Cup, a look at its treatment of women

2 years, 4 months ago

As Qatar gears up to host football World Cup, a look at its treatment of women

Firstpost

While Qatar’s constitution enshrines equality among citizens, human rights groups says the legal system discriminates against women when it comes to freedom of movement, marriage, child custody and inheritance The foreign fans descending on Doha for the 2022 World Cup will find a country where women work, hold public office and cruise in their supercars along the city’s palm-lined corniche. …

EXPLAINER: Status of women in Qatar, host of World Cup

2 years, 4 months ago

EXPLAINER: Status of women in Qatar, host of World Cup

Associated Press

The foreign fans descending on Doha for the 2022 World Cup will find a country where women work, hold public office and cruise in their supercars along the city’s palm-lined corniche. Yet the emirate has for years sat near the bottom of the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report, which tracks gaps between women and men in employment, education, …

The FA will brief players and supporters on how to behave at the Qatar World Cup to avoid offence

2 years, 7 months ago

The FA will brief players and supporters on how to behave at the Qatar World Cup to avoid offence

Daily Mail

The Football Association will brief official English representatives travelling to the World Cup on Qatari etiquette to ensure they avoid causing offence during the tournament. Members of Gareth Southgate's playing squad and support staff, FA dignitaries and supporters will be provided with up-to-date information on the nuances of Qatari culture to ensure they stay the right side of the nation's …

In Qatar polls, women fail to break through

3 years, 5 months ago

In Qatar polls, women fail to break through

The Hindu

Women voters voiced disappointment on Sunday after none were elected in Qatar’s first legislative polls with all eyes on whether the Emir will use his powers to appoint 15 lawmakers to boost representation. Thirty men were elected to Qatar’s Shura Council at Saturday’s polls despite more than two dozen women standing for the body which is seen as a nod …

Women need permission from male guardians to marry ‘or get basic reproductive healthcare in Qatar’

3 years, 11 months ago

Women need permission from male guardians to marry ‘or get basic reproductive healthcare in Qatar’

The Independent

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The study, carried out by Human Rights Watch, discovered women in the Gulf country must get …

Qatar’s restrictive laws against women are finally under the spotlight

4 years ago

Qatar’s restrictive laws against women are finally under the spotlight

The Independent

Plenty has been said and written about human rights in Qatar in recent years but one issue has barely featured in any of the discussions – the lives of local women. Human Rights Watch is expected soon to publish a report focusing on the issue of the country’s restrictive guardianship laws, which allow fathers or male relatives to prevent unmarried …

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Afghan women players call for global support as they seek FIFA recognition

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UN official backs call for FIFA action on gender oppression in Afghanistan

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UN official backs call for FIFA action on gender oppression in Afghanistan

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The UN special rapporteur on Afghanistan urges ‘strong stand’ from FIFA for nation’s women to make return to international football. Afghanistan’s national women’s football team have received support from a United Nations special rapporteur as they urge athletes worldwide to stand in solidarity as they fight their exclusion from World Cup qualifying competitions since the Taliban takeover in 2021. The …

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New generation of Afghan women shift from burqa

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New generation of Afghan women shift from burqa

Hindustan Times

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Taliban insist Afghan women's rights are protected as U.N. says their bans cannot be ignored

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Taliban insist Afghan women's rights are protected as U.N. says their bans cannot be ignored

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The Taliban issued a message on International Women's Day, saying Afghan women live in security with their rights protected, even as the U.N. condemned ongoing employment and education bans. However, it should not be forgotten that the rights of Afghan women are being discussed within an Islamic and Afghan society, which has clear differences from Western societies and their culture,” …

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Taliban insist Afghan women’s rights are protected as UN says their bans cannot be ignored

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Taliban insist Afghan women’s rights are protected as UN says their bans cannot be ignored

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PM Modi to get all-women security cover for Women’s Day event in Gujarat

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PM Modi to get all-women security cover for Women’s Day event in Gujarat

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What it’s like to travel as a woman in Saudi Arabia

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What it’s like to travel as a woman in Saudi Arabia

CNN

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Save up to 12% on Qatar Airways flights with these discount codes

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Save up to 12% on Qatar Airways flights with these discount codes

The Independent

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Amir of Qatar to visit India on February 17-18

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Amir of Qatar to visit India on February 17-18

The Hindu

The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, will pay a state visit to India on February 17-18. During the visit, he would hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, covering various aspects of the bilateral relations, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Saturday. “At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Amir of the state …

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Qatar's Amir Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani to visit on Feb 17

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Qatar's Amir Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani to visit on Feb 17

Firstpost

The foreign ministry said that the Amir, who will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, will receive a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on February 18 following which he is also slated to hold discussions with President Droupadi Murmu Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. AFP The Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani …

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Death threats, interrogation: Why football referee Mahsa Ghorbani left Iran

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Death threats, interrogation: Why football referee Mahsa Ghorbani left Iran

Al Jazeera

For years, Iran’s Mahsa Ghorbani, a pioneering women’s football referee, stood resiliently against social and government restrictions, until she no longer could, and left her home country for Sweden in December. In the days leading up to the high-profile Tehran derby match, she faced widespread official opposition in Iran and her name was removed from the referee list by the …

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Afghanistan bans NGOs employing women, enforces window restrictions

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3 months ago

Afghanistan bans NGOs employing women, enforces window restrictions

Deccan Chronicle

The Taliban have announced that they will shut down all national and foreign nongovernmental organizations in Afghanistan that employ women. In a letter published on X on Sunday night, the Economy Ministry warned that failure to comply with this latest order would result in NGOs losing their license to operate in Afghanistan. Earlier this month, the U.N. Security Council was …

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Taliban bans employment of women by NGOs, threatens of closure

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Taliban bans employment of women by NGOs, threatens of closure

Hindustan Times

The Taliban says it will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in Afghanistan employing women. It comes two years after they told NGOs to suspend the employment of Afghan women, allegedly because they didn't wear the Islamic headscarf correctly. In a letter published on X Sunday night, the Economy Ministry warned that failure to comply with the latest order …

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Taliban's latest misogynistic diktat for NGOs in Afghanistan: Either stop employing women or face closure

3 months ago

Taliban's latest misogynistic diktat for NGOs in Afghanistan: Either stop employing women or face closure

India TV News

In what comes as a new diktat in Afghanistan, the Taliban has asked all national and foreign nongovernmental groups to stop employing women, threatening to close those which don't follow the latest orders. In a letter posted on social media, Afghanistan's economy ministry said that if NGOs fail to comply with the latest order, they will lose their license to …

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The Taliban say they will close all NGOs employing Afghan women

3 months ago

The Taliban say they will close all NGOs employing Afghan women

CNN

AP — The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in Afghanistan employing women, the latest crackdown on women’s rights since they took power in August 2021. “This really impacts how we can provide life saving humanitarian assistance to all the people in Afghanistan,” UN associate spokesperson Florencia Soto Nino-Martinez said. “And obviously we are very …

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Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers say will close all NGOs employing women

3 months ago

Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers say will close all NGOs employing women

Al Jazeera

Ministry of Economy warns that any NGO that does not comply will have its activities suspended and its licence revoked. The Taliban government says it will close all national and foreign nongovernmental organisations employing women in Afghanistan. The directive came two years after the government told NGOs to suspend the employment of Afghan women, allegedly because they did not adhere …

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The Taliban say they will close all NGOs employing Afghan women

3 months ago

The Taliban say they will close all NGOs employing Afghan women

CNN

AP — The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in Afghanistan employing women, the latest crackdown on women’s rights since they took power in August 2021. “This really impacts how we can provide life saving humanitarian assistance to all the people in Afghanistan,” UN associate spokesperson Florencia Soto Nino-Martinez said. “And obviously we are very …

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Women's rights under threat in Bangladesh amid growing radicalism, intolerance

3 months, 1 week ago

Women's rights under threat in Bangladesh amid growing radicalism, intolerance

New Indian Express

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Iran puts new stricter hijab law for women on hold: ‘Not feasible at the moment'

3 months, 1 week ago

Iran puts new stricter hijab law for women on hold: ‘Not feasible at the moment'

Firstpost

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Iran pauses process to implement stricter headscarf law for women

3 months, 1 week ago

Iran pauses process to implement stricter headscarf law for women

LA Times

Iran has paused the process of implementing a stricter law on women’s mandatory headscarf, or hijab, an official said — a bill that many believe could have reignited the protests that engulfed the Islamic Republic after the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini. The law levies harsher punishments for women who refuse to wear the hijab and for businesses that serve …

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Iran pauses the process to implement a new, stricter headscarf law for women, official says

3 months, 1 week ago

Iran pauses the process to implement a new, stricter headscarf law for women, official says

Associated Press

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has paused the process of implementing a new, stricter law on women’s mandatory headscarf, or hijab, an official said — a bill that many believe could have reignited the protests that engulfed the Islamic Republic after the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini. The law levies harsher punishments for women who refuse to wear the hijab and …

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Saudi rights activist says 2034 World Cup visitors will live in ‘a bubble’ and not see real life

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi rights activist says 2034 World Cup visitors will live in ‘a bubble’ and not see real life

Associated Press

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Independent

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

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ABP News

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Soccer-Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win

Hindustan Times

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Daily Mail

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Hindu

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by UN rights body for labour law reforms but urged to do more

The Hindu

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by UN rights body for labor law reforms but urged to do more

Associated Press

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Iran’s women going without hijabs as 2nd anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death approaches

6 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Hindu

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UN envoy alarmed by Taliban's harsh new morality code for Afghan women. What does it say?

7 months ago

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Hindustan Times

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7 months, 1 week ago

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India TV News

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Why the end of Sheikh Hasina’s despotic reign heralds a new beginning for Muslim women in Bangladesh

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First Afghan woman to compete internationally after Taliban takeover seeks Olympic gold in Paris

7 months, 3 weeks ago

First Afghan woman to compete internationally after Taliban takeover seeks Olympic gold in Paris

Associated Press

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UN-led meeting in Qatar with Afghan Taliban is not a recognition of their government, official says

8 months, 4 weeks ago

UN-led meeting in Qatar with Afghan Taliban is not a recognition of their government, official says

The Independent

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What to expect as Taliban joins third UN-held talks on Afghanistan in Qatar

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What to expect as Taliban joins third UN-held talks on Afghanistan in Qatar

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It is the first time the Taliban is attending the talks but female representatives from Afghanistan have been excluded. The UN says the talks are part of an ongoing process aimed at a future where Afghanistan is at peace internally and with its neighbours, fully integrated into the international community and where it meets international obligations, including on human rights, …

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A Taliban delegation attends a UN-led meeting in Qatar on Afghanistan, with women excluded

9 months ago

A Taliban delegation attends a UN-led meeting in Qatar on Afghanistan, with women excluded

The Independent

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Taliban attends U.N.-led meeting on Afghanistan, with women excluded

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Taliban attends U.N.-led meeting on Afghanistan, with women excluded

LA Times

Zabihullah Mujahid, center right, the chief spokesman for the Taliban government, speaks with Uzbekistan Presidential Envoy to Afghanistan Ismatullah Irgashev on Sunday in Doha, Qatar. A Taliban delegation on Sunday attended a United Nations-led meeting in Qatar on Afghanistan after organizers said women would be excluded from the gathering. The Taliban was not invited to the first meeting, and U.N. …

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Afghan women's rights an internal issue, says Taliban government before UN-led talks

9 months ago

Afghan women's rights an internal issue, says Taliban government before UN-led talks

India Today

Taliban authorities said on Saturday that demands over women's rights were "Afghanistan's issues" to solve, ahead of United Nations-led engagement talks where the exclusion of Afghan women has sparked outcry. The Taliban government, which has imposed restrictions on women since seizing power in 2021 that the UN has described as "gender apartheid", will send its first delegation to the third …

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EAM Jaishankar meets Qatar's PM in Doha, reviews bilateral relationship

9 months ago

EAM Jaishankar meets Qatar's PM in Doha, reviews bilateral relationship

India TV News

On his one-day state visit to Qatar, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday met peninsular Arab country’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Doha and reviewed bilateral relationship, emphasising political, trade, investment, energy, technology, culture and people-to-people ties. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Delighted to meet PM and FM of Qatar Sheikh …

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