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Cautious reactions over women lawyers in courts
There are mixed opinions after the minister of justice indicated Saudi women lawyers could be allowed in courts for the first time.
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Freedom House: Kuwait top GCC performer in women's rights, lags behind MENA
An interview about the release of "Women's Righs in the Middle East and North Africa 2010" and Freedom House's current projects in the region.
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Women’s rights inch forward in ME (Oman Tribune)
Women’s rights have inched forward in the Middle East, but gender inequality remains the norm in the region and in some countries the situation has taken a turn for the worse, says a US study.
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Lebanese women still face discrimination - study (Daily Star)
Women in Lebanon have made considerable strides toward gender equality in education and the workplace but continue to face significant discrimination in many other facets of society, a study said this week.
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Domestic violence crackdown 'vital'
Bahrain's government was yesterday urged to draft laws that specifically outlaw domestic violence and enforce strict penalties that will have a deterrent effect on offenders.
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Women lawyers face difficulties in pursuing careers (Arab News)
An increasing number of women law graduates in the Kingdom are facing difficulties securing training at Saudi law firms, which are also few in number.
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Women's Rights Gain Traction in Gulf Arab States, but Inequality Persists
"The progress that has been made in several of the Gulf countries is a tribute to the tenacious efforts of women’s activists, who persevere despite a political environment which severely restricts the exercise of fundamental political rights and civil liberties."
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