Young Female Afghan Mountaineer Makes History
New Age Islam News Bureau
18
August 2020
• Dubai Sports Council to Host Fun Event For Women
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Celebrity Loved Label by Far Dedicates New Collection to Arab Women
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GIB Partners with Alnahda To Promote Women 20 In Kingdom
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Report Identifies Legislative Gaps in Ending Violence Against Women In KP
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Woman Arrested in Johor For Flying Malaysian Flag Upside Down
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Gambia: Police Rubbish Claims of Arresting Muslim Women with Veil
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How to break into the tech industry as a young woman
•
Child bride to elite police, the Pakistan film focusing on female pioneers
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Pakistani Traders Apologize for Ban On Women Shoppers
•
Egypt approves law to protect identities of women reporting sex abuse
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Young Female Afghan Mountaineer Makes History
18
Aug 2020
Eighteen-year-old
Afghan girl Fatima Sultani climbed the peak of highest mountain NAWSHAKH
located in the Northern Badakhshan
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On
August 6th, history was created in mountaineering in Afghanistan when an
eighteen-year-old Afghan girl Fatima Sultani climbed the peak of highest
mountain NAWSHAKH located in the Northern Badakhshan province of Afghanistan.
NAWSHAKH
is also the second-highest peak in the Hindukush range standing at a height of
7492 meters above sea level.
The
climbing team, comprised of three Afghan females and 6 males from different
parts of the country, started to venture on 18 July and after three weeks, on
August 6, they could reach the peak.
Fatima
is one of the team members of the Hikeventures-Afghanistan group which supports
mountaineering in Afghanistan with resources gathered by the members on a
personal pursuit.
This
mountain peak had previously been reached and many foreigners have also
navigated through this mountainous area.
https://www.khaama.com/young-female-afghan-mountaineer-makes-history-9879786/
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Dubai
Sports Council to Host Fun Event for Women
August
17, 2020
Eight
teams will be taking part in each of the four disciplines in the fun event on
Friday.
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Credit: Supplied picture
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Dubai:
The Women’s Sports Committee of Dubai Sports Council have announced a fun and
exciting new event – the Dubai Sports Council International Women’s Online
Tournament, which will see teams from UAE and other countries compete in a
format to showcase different sporting skills of participants.
Organised
in cooperation with Jam Sports Academy, the DSC International Women’s Online
Tournament will take place on Friday (August 21) between 6-9 pm UAE time, with
UAE-based teams competing at Dubai Sports World in Dubai World Trade Centre and
international teams taking part through Zoom.
Participants
will compete in four different sports – football, basketball, volleyball and
handball – but not in the traditional format. Instead, they will be showing off
their individual skills through different drills that will give this tournament
a unique atmosphere.
In
football, for example, competitors will get points based on their juggling,
dribbling, long-passing and short-passing, and goal-scoring skills, while in
handball, the players will get points based on their success in ‘penalty
shots’, ‘dribbling around the body’, ‘triangle defence’, ‘zig zag dribbling’
and ‘passes against the wall’.
In
basketball, the players will earn points through five different drills –
right-hand layups, left-hand layups, free throws, dribbling from the baseline
to the half-court, and ‘dribbling from the baseline to the half-court with
crossover’.
The
volleyball tournament will also see players competing in five different drills
– ‘one hand bumping’, ‘overhead setting while walking’, ‘bumping while
walking’, ‘overhead setting on the wall’, and ‘spike, receive and set on the
wall’.
The
tournament is open to women aged 12 and above, of any nationality and
residence, and those interested can register through the link
https://jamacademy.org/dubai-sports-council-international-womens-online-tournament/.
There
will be eight teams taking part in each of the four disciplines and every team
will have five players each, with a player being allowed to take part in only
one drill. The eight teams will be divided into two groups of four each and the
top placed team – based on the point scored in their drills, will qualify for
the semi-finals.
https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-sport/dubai-sports-council-to-host-fun-event-for-women-1.73244909
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Celebrity Loved Label by Far Dedicates New Collection to Arab Women
August
18, 2020
By
Far x Level Shoes capsule collection. Photographed by Prod Antzoulis
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DUBAI:
Bulgaria-based accessories label By Far has launched a new collection of shoes
and handbags available exclusively online and in-store at Dubai’s Level Shoes.
The
new footwear offering features four distinct styles made with the Middle
Eastern woman in mind. Each pair of heeled mules and strappy sandals is
encrusted with glitzy gemstones that cater to the extravagant tastes of the
brand’s wide-reaching Arab clientele.
The
capsule collection also includes four of the brand’s most popular bags,
reimagined with crystals and luxurious fabrics such as silk.
It
makes sense that the A-list beloved brand, founded by twin sisters Sabina
Gyosheva and Valentina Bezuhanova, alongside their best friend Denitsa
Bumbarova in 2016, would create a collection specifically for the region as the
label has recently revealed that it has seen a dramatic increase in sales in
the Middle East in the past couple of months. According to the brand, they
witnessed a 400 percent increase in sales coming from the UAE and a whopping
800 percent increase in sales in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The
capsule’s accompanying campaign was photographed in Dubai by local photographer
Prod Antzoulis and stars some of the region’s top influencers, Dima
Al-Sheikhly, Leena Al-Ghouti and Lana Albeik.
https://www.arabnews.com/node/1721256/lifestyle
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GIB
Partners with Alnahda To Promote Women 20 In Kingdom
August
17, 2020
Gulf
International Bank — Saudi Arabia (GIB KSA) recently announced the signing of a
partnership agreement with Alnahda Society in Riyadh to collaborate on women’s
empowerment in the Kingdom. The agreement specifically supports their
leadership of the Women 20 (W20), an official G20 engagement group focused on
closing the global gender gap and fostering women’s economic empowerment.
W20
will host a summit in October, welcoming delegates from across all G20
countries and key international organizations. This will follow a number of
expert meetings, roundtables and dialogues at which GIB will play a key role as
a supporter and sponsor.
The
partnership will also allow both parties to work together to promote the
efforts and core focus areas of the W20, which include: Digital inclusion,
financial inclusion, labor inclusion and inclusive decision-making, with
women’s entrepreneurship as a cross-cutting topic.
Abdul
Aziz A. Al-Helaissi, group CEO of GIB, said: “GIB is delighted to announce our
partnership with Alnahda and to extend our support for their critical work on
women’s empowerment. As a group with the full support of the board, GIB is
deeply committed to diversity and has long advocated for and engaged in
enhancing women’s empowerment. We look forward to furthering this commitment
through our cooperation with Alnahda and our support for its numerous programs
and efforts including the unique role they have assumed in leading the W20
activities under Saudi Arabia’s G20 presidency this year.”
Women
20 Sherpa Salma Al-Rashid said: “We look forward to working alongside GIB as we
continue to advocate for gender equality and financial inclusion. Our focus
includes improving access to personal financial resources, financial literacy,
and greater participation of women in the workforce. COVID-19 has highlighted
the risk to gains made for gender equality and we appreciate the support from
GIB in ensuring that our voice resonates both in Saudi Arabia and globally.”
Alnahda
had proposed a plan to the G20 Saudi Secretariat to lead and influence the W20
Saudi engagement group discussions at both the national and international
levels and as a result, the organization has been appointed by royal decree to
lead the W20 activities in 2020.
W20
is an official G20 engagement group whose primary objective is to ensure that
gender considerations are mainstreamed into G20 discussions and translate into
the G20 Leaders’ Declaration as policies and implementation commitments that
foster gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.
https://www.arabnews.com/node/1720996/corporate-news
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Report
Identifies Legislative Gaps in Ending Violence Against Women In KP
18
Aug 2020
PESHAWAR:
Women Parliamentary Caucus Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (WPC-KP) and UN Women Pakistan
launched a report on “Gap analysis of legislation related to ending violence
against women EVAW” to provide an in-depth analysis of the normative,
implementation and monitoring gaps in the legislative framework of the province
and to identify and document gaps in the existing provincial legal framework
and implementation process.
The
gap analysis report issued here on Monday has been designed and commissioned by
UN Women Pakistan in partnership with Women Parliamentary Caucus KP with the
financial support of UK Aid.
The
virtual launch was attended by the provincial parliamentarians, members of WPC,
government officials, representatives of civil society organisations, media,
academia, legal community and people from all walks of life.
The
starting point for this analysis has been contextualising EVAW laws within the
framework of the convention on elimination of all forms of discrimination
against women (CEDAW) and Pakistan’s other international commitments.
Suggests
contextualising relevant laws within the framework of convention on elimination
of all forms of discrimination against women
The
document substantiates and builds on previous bodies of work and adopts a
holistic approach in identifying gaps and proposing recommendations for EVAW
related legislation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
WPC-KP
general secretary Ayesha Bano said in her welcome address that commitment of
provincial government to the cause of women rights was evident from the
initiatives undertaken to implement Pakistan’s international commitments at the
provincial level.
“Gap
analysis report of laws relating to EVAW will create a better understanding of
the legislative framework which will in turn support the enactment and
implementation of effective and inclusive legislation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,”
she said.
In
his message, Provincial Minister for Law Sultan Mohammad Khan recounted the
achievements of the government related to pro-women legislative reforms over
the years.
He
specifically highlighted government’s success in the amendment and
implementation of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Protection of Women against Harassment at
Workplace Act, 2010, and the appointment of renowned social activist Rukhshanda
Naz as provincial ombudsperson for protection against harassment of women at
workplace.
Chairperson
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women Dr Riffat Sardar and Saman
Ahsan, portfolio manager EVAW, governance and human rights UN Women Pakistan
also spoke on the occasion.
https://www.dawn.com/news/1575038/report-identifies-legislative-gaps-in-ending-violence-against-women-in-kp
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Woman
Arrested in Johor For Flying Malaysian Flag Upside Down
BY
BEN TAN
18
Aug 2020
JOHOR
BARU, Aug 18 — Police have detained a 55-year-old restaurant owner after a
Jalur Gemilang was found to be flown upside down at her premises in Taman
Nasib, Kluang two days ago.
Johor
police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the woman was arrested on
Sunday after a police report was lodged.
“A
team from the Kluang district police headquarters was alerted on the matter and
they found the national flag being flown upside down at the restaurant along
Jalan Lee Ah Leng in Taman Nasib, Kluang,” he said during a press conference at
the Johor police contingent headquarters here today.
Ayob
Khan said investigations revealed that the restaurant had operated between 2017
until December 2019.
However,
he said the restaurant closed down in January.
“The
woman will be charged under Section 5 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of
Improper Use) Act,” said Ayob Khan.
Last
week, four individuals were arrested after a Jalur Gemilang and Johor state
flag was found flown upside down at a factory in Tebrau Industrial Area here.
Ayob
Khan was reported as saying that cases of hoisting the national flag upside
down should not be taken lightly as the sovereignty and peace of the country
should always be preserved.
“As
I have stated before, the Johor police will not tolerate any lame excuses. I
would like to advise, stern action will be taken based on the existing law if
there are still such irresponsible acts,” he reportedly said.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/08/18/woman-arrested-in-johor-for-flying-malaysian-flag-upside-down/1894931
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Gambia:
Police Rubbish Claims of Arresting Muslim Women with Veil
17
AUGUST 2020
Police
have rubbished claims making rounds on social media that they are arresting or
harassing Muslim women wearing veil (niqab) instead of wearing facemask.
According
to the Office of the Inspector General of Police, those claims are untrue and
that it is a common understanding that the niqab covers the mouth and nose
which is the ultimate purpose of facemask wearing.
"In
view of this, it is important to state that the Inspector General's Office has
not issued any specific instructions of arrests targeting women wearing the
niqab.
"Furthermore,
enquiries have been made at all police regions and divisions, and it is clear
that no such arrest was reported anywhere.
"However,
further instructions have been communicated to regional commands to adequately
brief personnel to exercise reasonable discretion in allowing women whose veil
covers the mouth and nose to access public places."
https://allafrica.com/stories/202008180294.html
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How
to break into the tech industry as a young woman
August
13, 2020
Yousra
Zaki
Dubai:
It isn’t a new phenomenon having women in the tech industry. Women have been
working in tech since at least 1850s. From Ana Roqué de Duprey to Lillian
Moller Gilbreth, women have been embedded in the industry for decades. Yet they
still face certain difficulties and stigma when forging their path in tech.
Gulf News speaks to Adila Mohamed, a 20-year old senior at the American
University of Sharjah about her experience doing a summer internship at a
leading cloud provider, Amazon Web Services (AWS). “I am pursuing a Bachelor of
Science degree majoring in Management Information System (MIS) and minoring in
Data Science,” she said.
Here
are the things Adila learned along the way
I
love working with startups
I
support the Amazon Web Services (AWS) startup team, which works with startups
in the Middle East. I’m helping the team to better understand our customers and
their business challenges, to identify where we can help them most effectively.
It’s
ok to change your mind... I changed my major halfway through
When
I joined the American University of Sharjah, my initial major was Management. I
had to take courses in several other disciplines including, economics, finance
and Management Information Systems (MIS). The more I studied, the more
interested I became in MIT, and how businesses use technology to improve their
operations and gain an advantage in the marketplace. I realized this was where
my true interests lay, so I changed my major to MIS. For me, it’s the perfect
combination of business and IT. After joining AWS, I realized the potential of
cloud computing and how it is transforming industries. There’s so much to learn
about in this sector, I know for sure that I wanted to pursue a career in this
area.
You
have to actively look for your opportunities
After
my semester ended in May, I began actively searching for summer internship
opportunities. During this process, an Amazon Student Programs recruiter
contacted me on LinkedIn about internship opportunities at Amazon and
encouraged me to apply. Two weeks after applying, I received an email invite
for an initial phone interview along with resources that would help me prepare
for the interview.
A
week after the first phone interview, I found out I’d made it to the next stage
with two more phone interviews. Two weeks after that, I was informed that I had
managed to impress all my interviewers and secured the internship position.
Acing
your interview means knowing everything about the company
Throughout
the job application process, I made sure I kept up to date with the latest news
and announcements from AWS. This not only helped me understand the services and
value proposition the company offers to customers, but it also helped me to
clearly articulate my motivation for joining the team and why I would be a good
fit for the position. I also made sure I was familiar with the company’s values
and 14 Leadership Principles. In other words, I put myself in the shoes of an
‘Amazonian’ before I became one myself.
Networking
is important, even if you are a student
Networking
was initially important to let professionals know that I was actively seeking
roles and opportunities within this field. As a primary step, it is vital to
develop connections with people who might be able to get you a lead into the
role that you are looking for. However, to be successful in the interview
process, it is essential that applicants showcase their unique strengths and
passion for the role
I
have to constantly step out of my comfort zone at work
I
am a strong believer in Kaizen, which is a Japanese term for continuous
improvement. I actively take up challenges that come my way with a
determination to give my best and this has been my mantra from my first day at
AWS. More specifically, my role enables me to enhance my time management and
interpersonal skills, which are often viewed as challenges for students.
Because this is my first professional work experience and my first internship,
I had to consciously step outside of my comfort zone and challenge myself. With
the constant training and support from AWS, I believe I will emerge out of this
role as someone who goes an extra mile to not only meet but exceed
expectations.
Cloud
technology is going to change how people will do business
The
cloud technology skills that I am learning at AWS are vital in today’s economy
and can fuel growth in all industries and sectors. Cloud tech has changed the
way companies operate and support customers, and there is still so much more
room for growth. Cloud knowledge is now required for not just IT professionals,
but for everyone. I know the skills I’ve acquired through my role at Amazon can
be applied in all my future endeavours.
Women
do not need to act like a man to be successful in tech
I
believe you will not get ahead or achieve anything by imitating anyone,
regardless of gender. You need to be your authentic self and recognize your
unique skills. At my internship, I was encouraged to focus on developing my
individual ‘superpowers’. You are recognized and evaluated solely on your
talent, drive and capabilities, and this gives you the freedom to be yourself.
Let
your internship teach you job skills and life skills
There
are several training and certification opportunities that are given to AWS
interns, which I have taken advantage of so far. Currently, I am studying for
the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam, and I hope to earn the certification before
the end of my internship. I have also made it my mission to connect and network
with as many AWS employees as possible, to learn about their experience.
Knowing
how my internship will affect the organization as a whole has helped me
understand the importance of my role. Learning how to become a team player and
pitching in my thoughts and ideas has enhanced my confidence and communication
skills. The internship has not only helped the development of my technical
skills but also my soft skills, which are: Work hard. Have Fun. Make history.
To
all student interns: Build meaningful connections
To
my fellow students, I would advise to always look out for internship
opportunities during your time at university, it can help you discover where
your true passion lies. Also, build meaningful connections, network with
professionals in your field of interest, and always be up to date when it comes
to news, innovations and announcements. In other words, become the master of
your chosen field of study!
https://gulfnews.com/how-to/employment/how-to-break-into-the-tech-industry-as-a-young-woman-1.774854
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Child
bride to elite police, the Pakistan film focusing on female pioneers
Zofeen
T. Ebrahim
August
18, 2020
KARACHI
(Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A Pakistani policewoman battling rising levels
of violence against women in her country is one of three women featured in an
Emmy-nominated movie that high-profile filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy hopes
will inspire other women.
Obaid-Chinoy,
winner of two Oscars and seven previous Emmys, said “Freedom Fighters” tells
the stories of elite police officer Saima Sharif, former child bride Tabassum
Adnan, and Syed Ghulam Fatima, an activist who took on the brick industry.
Known
for films that highlight women’s inequality, Obaid-Chinoy said all three
women’s lives were shaped by their own experiences which drove them to push for
change, despite facing threats along the way.
“We
need leaders like these three, emerging from the grassroots, from the
neighbourhood and communities they come from and work in, and who are invested
in them,” she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
Every
year thousands of women in Pakistan face some form of violence, ranging from
acid attacks, to sexual assault, to kidnapping, rape or murder, often in the
name of honour.
The
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, an independent watchdog, stated in its
annual report of 2019 that “despite legislation enacted to protect and promote
women’s rights in recent years, violence against women has escalated”.
Obaid-Chinoy,
who was the first Pakistani to win an Academy Award with her 2012 film “Saving
Face” inspired by the life of acid victim Fakhra Younus, said “Freedom
Fighters” continued her focus on resilient Pakistani women.
She
also won an Oscar in 2016 for her documentary “A Girl in the River: The Price
of Forgiveness” about a so-called honor killing in Pakistan which prompted then
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to declare his commitment to eliminate such
murders.
CHILDHOOD
EXPERIENCES
“Freedom
Fighters” was this month named on the shortlist of the 2020 Emmys with the
winners to be announced on Sept. 21.
“It
is important for girls to be inspired. Such films open their minds to the multitude
of possibilities there are,” said Obaid-Chinoy.
The
film’s co-producer, Maheen Sadiq, agreed.
“We
can all take inspiration from these powerful women who have braved their past
and are now standing up for change, shaping not just their own futures, but the
futures of generations to come,” Sadiq told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
Syeda
Ghulam Fatima, founder of the Bonded Labor Liberation Front who campaigns for
the rights of bonded labourers, said her work stemmed from her childhood when
she noticed the extreme living conditions that brick kiln workers faced.
“I
was in Grade 8 and was used to seeing brick kiln workers coming from the
periphery, to seek help from my trade unionist father,” Fatima, 65, told the
Thomson Reuters Foundation from the eastern city of Lahore in a phone
interview.
“They
would be in tatters and half-starved, and my father would ask us to provide
meals and clothes for them.
“I
would find it very painful and failed to understand why no one listened to
their grievances. I later found out it’s a modern form of slavery and existed
in agriculture as well.”
Fatima
estimates there are about 4.5 million people engaged in making bricks in
Pakistan of which about 60% are women who are routinely harassed.
“Things
are much better now than when I began work 40 years ago but rape and sexual
abuse continues,” she said.
Obaid-Chinoy
also tells the story of Adnan who escaped 20 years of domestic abuse after
being married off as a child and now lobbies powerful men in the community to
stop this abuse.
Pakistan
has the sixth-highest rate of child marriage in the world, according to UNICEF,
with 21% of girls married before 18.
The
third woman in the film, Sharif, was accepted into the Pakistan Elite Force,
refusing to let the violence and discrimination she faced on the job deter her
from ensuring women play a greater role in her conservative country.
Obaid-Chinoy
said one of the main challenges was ensuring the filming did not put the women
at risk.
“Both
Fatima and Tabassum have always been at the receiving end of threats for taking
on the superstructures,” she said.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pakistan-women-film/child-bride-to-elite-police-the-pakistan-film-focusing-on-female-pioneers-idUSKCN25D1AN
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Pakistani
Traders Apologize for Ban On Women Shoppers
Kamran
Chaudhry
August
18, 2020
Traders
in northern Pakistan have apologized for announcing a punishment for
shopkeepers dealing with women shopping unaccompanied.
“A
few days ago, Pasban-e-Doaba issued a ban on social media against women
visiting the bazaar without men. We renounce this responsibility since it is
the responsibility of the state,” said a local trade union in a notice issued
on Aug. 17 to the deputy commissioner.
“The
objective of the ban was to stop immoral activities behind the curtains of the
shops and end vulgar and obscene practices from the society. We expect help
from Hangu [district] authorities in this regard. We apologize for any word or
statement against any institution or law.”
The
notice was released in Doaba in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after deputy
commissioner Mansoor Arshad warned trade union Pasban-e-Doaba of strict action
after the group prohibited women from shopping without men and announced a
punishment for shopkeepers permitting such customers.
“If
a woman is left in a shop without a family member, the shopkeeper will be fined
50,000 rupees [US$298] and his shop will be sealed for one week. He will be
expelled from the shop on repeated violations,” stated the traders in a notice.
Social
media users condemned the ban. “Looks like Taliban regaining the strength and
now trying to control/influence #PMSelect & his puppets!” S. Malaika Raza,
a peace activist, tweeted.
Alice
R. Garrick, the Church of Pakistan's director of Raiwind Diocese's women's
desk, supported punishment for shopkeepers.
“Women
often complain of harassment in female shopping markets. Women in Northern
Province already practice purdah [seclusion] and wear burqas [Islamic
coverings]. Their complaints lead to such absurd bans. Male shopkeepers need
disciplining instead of banning female shoppers,” Garrick told UCA News.
Militancy-plagued
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has a tradition of banning women voters through
local jirga (assembly) laws enforcing local traditions and Sharia law.
In
2015, women were barred from voting in by-elections in Lower Dir district, a
stronghold of the hardline Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami Party. In 2013, Muslim
clerics issued a ruling against women shopping unaccompanied in Karak district
during Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting.
https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-traders-apologize-for-ban-on-women-shoppers/89192#
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Egypt
approves law to protect identities of women reporting sex abuse
Menna
A. Farouk
AUGUST
17, 2020
CAIRO
(Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Egypt approved a new law on Sunday to protect
the identity of women who come forward to report sexual harassment or assault
in a move that aimed to encourage women and girls to report cases of sexual
violence.
The
law, which will give victims the automatic right to anonymity, comes as
hundreds of women have started to speak up on social media about sexual assault
in a #MeToo movement in Egypt where women have long felt disadvantaged.
Female
parliamentarian Ghada Ghareeb said the law was a step “in a long road of
issuing regulations that preserve women’s rights”.
“The
government had noticed that there was a sharp decline in women being able to
report cases of sexual assault they have been subjected to because they fear of
social stigma,” Ghareeb told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
Ghareeb
expected the approval of the law would increase reporting of sexual assaults in
the coming months in the conservative, Muslim-majority nation.
The
bill was approved by the cabinet early in July and submitted to parliament
after being presented by the Ministry of Justice.
It
followed a widely-published case in July of a university student from a wealthy
background who was arrested and accused of raping and blackmailing multiple
women. Investigations are continuing.
The
case triggered a #MeToo wave in Egypt with the National Council for Women
saying it received 400 complaints mainly about violence against women within
five days of the case being made public and hundreds of women started to share
stories online.
The
debate escalated further after an Instagram page revealed a gang rape case in a
Cairo hotel, with the six men involved believed to be from powerful, rich
families.
The
state-run National Council for Women said it stood beside every woman and girl
who was exposed to any form of threat by providing the necessary support.
The
council urged any women who had face such attacks to come forward to both the
council and the public prosecution, and to report the incident quickly through
official reporting mechanisms.
A
2017 Thomson Reuters Foundation poll found Cairo to be the most dangerous
megacity for women, and 99% of women in Egypt interviewed by the United Nations
in 2013 reported sexual harassment.
An
outcry over attacks on women near Tahrir Square during President Abdel Fattah
al-Sisi’s inauguration celebrations in 2014 prompted a new law punishing sexual
harassment with at least six months jail but many activists saw this as too
weak.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-egypt-women-metoo/egypt-approves-law-to-protect-identities-of-women-reporting-sex-abuse-idUSKCN25C0SC
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