Tag: Women
International
Taliban shuts down hair, beauty salons in Afghanistan
The Taliban have ordered hair and beauty salons in Afghanistan to shut down, the latest restriction faced by women.
A Vice and Virtue Ministry spokesman...
Headlines
French court upholds hijab ban in women’s football
France’s top administrative court on Thursday upheld a ban on women football players wearing Islamic hijab headscarves, after the issue was seized on by...
International
Spain approves fully paid menstrual leave
Spain’s sexual and reproductive health law, which includes the right for women to take time off work when they have their period, came into...
Headlines
Kano governor-elect assures youths, women of empowerment
The Governor-elect of Kano State, Malam Abba Yusuf, assured youths and women of a better deal during his tenure.
He said his administration would reopen...
Health
NPHCDA moves to avert maternal health challenges
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has launched the Optimized Client-Centred Services (OptiCCs) to avert maternal health challenges in the country.
The Executive...
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Why women need freedom to seek western education —Maryam Abacha
Hajiya (Dr.) Maryam Abacha, the wife of the former Head of State, Late General Sani Abacha, has drawn the attention of society, especially men,...
International
Ukraine bans officials, lawmakers from travelling abroad
The Ukrainian government has banned top public officers and lawmakers including women from traveling abroad during the war with Russia.
Andriy Demchenko, the spokesman for...
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