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Outrage over Islamic preachers in London accused of advising Muslims to beat their wives and supporting executions of gay people (videos)

Such preachings are common ground among Muslims - One of them, Yasin Munye, appears in a video saying that a woman should serve her husband even if he treats her badly, while questioning her right to call the police if she is being abused

Five Iranian women footballers receive Visa in Australia after Asian Cup & threw away their Hijabs

And the label “traitors” given to them for not singing their country’s national anthem during a match

Mahsha Aminy protests have brought profound changes in Iran, says Nobel Peace Prize winner

Nargis Mohammadi was imprisoned for years and released a few months ago

Afghanistan: Taliban to close all NGOs employing women

Afghan women can no longer receive education beyond the primary level, go to parks, gyms, beauty salons, or even leave their homes without male escort - Some local media have also stopped broadcasting women's voices

Iran: 27-year-old singer arrested for giving a YouTube concert without wearing a hijab

According to lawyer Milad Panahipur, the 27-year-old was arrested on Saturday in the city of Sari, the capital of the Mazadaran region in northern Iran

A woman is killed every 10 minutes worldwide by her partner or family member

UN Report reveals alarmingly high rates of femicide, urging stronger legal measures and prevention

Iran: 16-year-old girl commits suicide after being threatened with expulsion for dancing without a hijab

Shocking last photo of Aresu Kawari lying on the edge of a building before jumping into the void

Women’s Day: When was it first celebrated – See photos of events around the world since 1917

The first celebration of Women's Day took place on February 28, 1909 in New York City - The United Nations began celebrating International Women's Day in the International Women's Year 1975

Iran protests: Women burn headscarves in anti-hijab protests

Escalating protests in Iran & have been burning headscarves, after the death in custody of a woman detained for breaking hijab laws

Saudi Arabia: Women’s rights activist gets 34 years in prison for her tweet criticizing the country

In mainstream Islam women have no rights. They’re seen as inferiors; according to the Quran women must be fully covered to prevent themselves from being abused

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