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Women’s Rights

politics Jan. 18, 2020

National Archives Apologizes for Censoring Protest Signs From Women’s MarchThe agency digitally altered protester’s signs to remove mentions of Trump and women’s anatomy in a failed effort to avoid controversy.

By Chas Danner
women’s rights May 26, 2018

Ireland Votes Overwhelmingly to Legalize AbortionOne of the world’s most restrictive abortion bans is no more, following a landslide vote for repeal in Ireland.

By Chas Danner
foreign affairs Sept. 30, 2017

Don’t Be Fooled by Saudi Arabia’s Plan to Let Women DriveIt doesn’t go very far, and the main intent seems to be drumming up good press for an ambitious young Saudi prince.

By Jonah Shepp
June 6, 2017

Women’s Rights Activist Detained in Saudi ArabiaLoujain al-Hathloul had been taken into custody in 2014 for protesting the country’s driving ban, but it’s not clear what’s behind her recent arrest.

By Jen Kirby
Jan. 21, 2017

Women’s March Draws Much Larger Crowd Than Trump’s InaugurationA roundup of the worldwide rallies in defense of gender equality.

By Eric Levitz
line of succession June 16, 2012

Saudi Crown Prince Dies, Which May Be Good News for Saudi WomenNew heir expected to be “moderate” Prince Salman.

By Andre Tartar
international intrigue Dec. 20, 2011

Thousands of Egyptian Women March Against Protest BeatingsTahrir Square was filled for a fifth straight day.

By Joe Coscarelli
saudi arabia Sept. 26, 2011

Saudi Arabian Women Can Now Vote for the First Time in Modern HistoryStill no driving.

By Noreen Malone