Asia

The appointment of Sabida Thaiseth, a prominent Thai Muslim politician, as Thailand’s new Minister of Culture under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul marks a milestone in the country’s political and cultural…

In Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Shia and Sunni communities coexist harmoniously, setting an example of interfaith unity in a region often marked by sectarian tensions. A Unique Example of Religious…

Shia scholars in Afghanistan assert that Islam does not forbid women from working, provided that religious guidelines are observed. They argue that women’s labor can significantly contribute to household economies—especially…

In a significant step toward the ideological Islamization of Afghanistan’s education system, the Taliban’s Ministry of Higher Education has banned 679 textbooks from the country’s universities. Official documents issued in…

A shocking report by ActionAid reveals a horrifying reality: for Rohingya women and girls in the overcrowded and forgotten camps of Bangladesh, the risk of rape and sexual violence is…

A new Taliban edict gives hidden salons one month to shut down, erasing a crucial source of income and community for thousands of women already banned from work and education.…

Jordanian chef Yasmine Nasser stood before her camera, an empty pot overturned in front of her. Ready to reveal its contents to her thousands of Instagram followers, the pot instead…

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Taliban movement, announced that the issue of reopening schools and universities to female students is still under review. He indicated that the movement is…

When the first women reached the highest echelons of power, many hoped their presence would fundamentally transform politics. Today, however, looking at the experiences of female leaders like Angela Merkel…

Razia Jan, the Afghan-American philanthropist who founded the free Zabuli Education Center for girls near Kabul after the 9/11 attacks, has passed away at the age of 81. A symbol…