3A LLI – Team H – 2022-2023


We are a group of 3 people whose aim is to explore the topic of human rights with a specific focus on the difficulties faced by women in certain countries.

Through the team project, we gained a greater understanding of the treatment of women in various countries and cultures. We learned about the ways in which women are respected or disrespected in different parts of the world and how their contributions to society are valued or devalued.

This project raised awareness and taught us about the global perspective of women’s rights and the importance of education on this topic. We fathomed that it is important to approach this topic from an intersectional perspective, taking into account the various cultural, social and economic factors that affect women’s rights.

The team project has raised awareness on the subject on me and my team members both from the cultural perspective and from global prespective. We learned how women are treated internationally. In America, Africa, Asia and Europe. They’re respected in a different way. Sometimes they get disrespected, violated, catcalled…etc but in more educated, advanced countries they are deemed to be equal as men.

Our objective is to raise awareness on this subject through this webpage.

 

 

 

Women’s rights in Afghanistan

Restriction of freedom of movement and restrictive dress codes

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Under the Taliban’s leadership, women and girls in Afghanistan are in a terrible situation and are subject to numerous human rights violations. In accordance with Taliban regulations, women and girls are only permitted to leave their houses for emergencies and must be escorted by a male relative, making it nearly impossible for them to pursue employment or education. Also, they must wear complete veils, and their male relatives run the risk of being imprisoned for breaking the clothing code.

Also, the national assistance network for victims of sexualized violence that had been developed over the previous two decades by women’s rights activists has disintegrated as a result of the Taliban’s takeover.

 

Forced and child marriage: Combatting poverty and the spoils of war

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This has left women and girls who are endangered by violence without enough protection. Likewise, the number of forced and child weddings has increased in the nation. As a result, some families have turned to marrying off their daughters at an early age in order to prevent them from being forced to wed Taliban fighters or to secure the family’s safety. Despite the Taliban’s rule banning forced marriages, the girls are not being protected by it.

 

Girls are losing the right to education in Afghanistan


The situation is made worse by the fact that girls are losing their right to an education since the Taliban prohibits girls from attending secondary schools in several districts. Without education, girls’ risks of being exploited, mistreated, or married off young increase, as does their likelihood of never finding a good career.

 

Women have few opportunities to work

Young Afghan women have very little options to attend university; their harassment tactics, including as dress requirements and movement restrictions, foster an environment of fear and prevent them from receiving an education.

Women also have little employment possibilities under the Taliban administration, with the majority of those who had left the house to work staying there out of fear of punishment. Women who work in the fields of humanitarian aid, education, and health are routinely hindered in their careers, and many of them who have had a solid education or training have been forced to leave the nation.

 


Women’s rights work within civil society under severe pressure


The struggle for women’s rights within civil society is under intense pressure as Afghan women peacefully demonstrate against Taliban persecution and endure horrific beatings, arrests, incarcerations, and kidnappings.

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Since the Taliban seized power in August 2021, Afghan women have been on the frontline of the resistance against Taliban oppression. They have been protesting peacefully, calling for equality, their rights, justice and peace. And they continue these protests in spite of the brutal beatings, arrests, imprisonments and abductions they face from the Taliban.  

 

 

 

Women’s rights in Dubai

Being a woman in Dubai 

Women in the UAE feel safe in their communities, with 98.5% of women reporting that they feel safe, according to a Georgetown University study. Women-only days are held in various venues, and Ladies’ Days and Ladies’ Nights at restaurants and clubs offer special deals and free treats to women. There are also designated women-only areas in public spaces and on public transport, and even parks and taxis for women only.
While some policies must be adhered to in Dubai, such as public nudity being prohibited, women are not required to cover up from head to toe. Modest dressing is encouraged, and women can usually wear whatever they like when going out to hotels or clubs. Women can also own property in the UAE, with an estimated 30% of UAE property being owned by women

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is making gender equality a top priority and has implemented many initiatives to improve the lives of women in the country. The Dubai Women Establishment is a major support program for working women that collaborates with the government to encourage legislation that empowers women. Women are now required to be represented on the board of directors in big corporations and government agencies.

 

Gender equality in Dubai 

The UAE aims to become one of the top 25 countries in the world for gender equality and has created the UAE Gender Balance Council to ensure that Emirati women play a leading role in its development. Currently, women make up 66% of public sector jobs and 30% of senior leadership positions, and there are nine female ministers in the UAE, making up 27.3% of ministerial roles, one of the highest rates in the region.

 

 

Harassment in Dubai


In Dubai, workplace harassment is rare, and there are support establishments in place to address any issues that may arise. Discrimination based on gender, race, or faith is prohibited under national law, and such behavior is subject to serious investigation and appropriate action. Women in Dubai work across a range of industries at all levels of seniority, and there are excellent progression opportunities for women in the country.