Professions have slowly been opening up to women in #SaudiArabia, the most recent being in the #military. #Women can now take up arms and join the armed forces. @EconomicTimes #IF20GenderEquality

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/saudi-arabia/saudi-women-can-join-armed-forces-in-latest-widening-of-rights/articleshow/81137093.cms

A new notice was issued by the #Gaza Supreme Court that allows male guardians to restrict the travel of #women. @hrw #IF20GenderEquality #WomensRights

https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/02/17/gaza-authorities-issue-travel-restrictions-unmarried-women

Human Rights organizations are pushing #Mexico’s senate to ensure the right of #women with #disabilities in the new amendments to the General Law on Women’s Access to a Life Free of Violence.
#IF20GenderEquality @hrw

https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/02/15/mexico-include-protections-women-disabilities

#Nepal is planning to make new regulations that will restrict #women under 40 from traveling outside the country without certain permissions.
@hrw #IF20GenderEquality

https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/02/11/nepal-plans-limit-womens-travel-work-again

The “vital role” #women of #faith have to play as we overcome the effects of the #pandemic were highlighted in a webinar marking World Interfaith Harmony Week. @lutheranworld #IF20GenderEquality #WIFHW

https://www.lutheranworld.org/news/womens-voices-interfaith-engagement