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Qatar ‘disappointed’ in Taliban closure of Afghan schools for girls

The Gulf state has long stressed the importance of ensuring women and girls have access to work and education. Qatar has expressed “its great concern and disappointment” with the interim…

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Iran and Qatar stress need for cooperation on female empowerment

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 66th session of the United Nations Commission on Status of Women. The Iranian Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, Ensieh…

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UN Committee on Human Rights praises Qatar’s legislative efforts

The Qatari Delegation has concluded a meeting in Geneva with the United Nations’ Committee on Human Rights. Qatar’s legislative revision changes have been applauded by the United Nations Human Rights…

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#HijabIsOurRight: India’s hijab ban in schools sparks outrage in Qatar

Indian authorities violently crackdown on Muslims, evading accountability. A decision to ban the hijab at educational institutions in southern Indian province, Karnataka, of which Muslims make up 12% of the population,…

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Qatar, Western powers participate in Oslo talks over Afghanistan

Whilst western powers have been engaging with the Taliban-led government following decades of war, they have yet to recognise the new administration. Qatar joined special envoys from the European Union…

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Relief and congratulations, reactions to Qatari activist Noof Al Maadeed’s return to social media

Qatar’s Minister of Social Development and Family, Mariam Al-Misnad, sent Al Maadeed a gift a ‘welcome home’ gift. Qatari activist Noof Al Maadeed, who had fled the country following years of…

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Qatari activist Noof Al Maadeed alive

The young Qatari woman announced her return to Qatar from the UK on 30 September—but was ‘missing’ for months leading to rumours she had been killed. Qatari activist Noof Al…

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Despite global silence, senior Qatari official condemns Israeli crimes

Human rights groups say that Israel continues to commit crimes against Palestinians in the absence of accountability. Qatar’s Assistant Foreign Minister Lolwah Al Khater called on world leaders to take…

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#WheresNoof: Reported death of ‘missing’ Qatari woman dismissed

The young Qatari woman announced her return to Qatar from the UK on 30 September—where she sought asylum in 2019. 23-year-old Qatari Noof Al Maadeed, who had fled the country…

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