Saudi Heads Newspaper; Fleeing Syrians in Top Stress
Somayya Jabarti is the first woman in Saudi Arabia to head a newspaper. Also this week, Syrian women who have fled to Lebanon are suffering severe stress and health problems.
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Arizona Abortion Ban Blocked; Net Neutrality Rules End
The Supreme Court blocked Arizona from enforcing a ban on most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Also this week, the strike down of the Federal Communications Commission’s net neutrality rules could impact the representation of women on the Internet.
Saudi Law Firm Opens; Birth Control Mandate Halted
The first female law firm has opened its doors in Saudi Arabia to protect women’s rights in the kingdom. Also this week, the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily delayed key requirements related to contraceptive coverage of the Affordable Care Act impacting religious-affiliated groups.
Syria Frees Inmates; Yemini Dad Commits Honor Crime
The Syrian government has released 62 female detainees as part of a deal. In Yemen, a father committed the “honor” killing of his 15-year-old daughter for contacting her fiancé.
Female Pols Led Shutdown’s End; Sex Traffic Reported
Female politicians were said to get most of the credit for ending the government shutdown. The first-ever European Union human trafficking report was also released.
Yellen to Lead Fed; Undue Strip Searches in Chicago
President Obama has nominated Janet L. Yellen to lead the Federal Reserve. She would be the first woman in charge of the nation’s money supply. In Chicago a sheriff’s office has been accused of conducting videotaped strip searches without due cause.
Millions Pledged in NYC; Louisiana’s Score Is Lousy
Governments pledged millions to reduce infant and maternal mortality this week in U.N.-related meetings. But Louisiana has ranked as being a lousy state for women.
Saudi Passes DV Law; Health Reform Equality Slammed
Saudi Arabia has passed legislation aimed at protecting women, children and domestic staff against domestic abuse. But a Fox News medical expert argued that President Barack Obama’s administration was wrong to force gender equality for health insurance rates.
NY Equality Act Unveiled; Harassment Goes Global
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has made public the state’s Women’s Equality Act. But sexual harassment continues to be a concern around the world.
Saudis Living Abroad Explain Why They Stay Away
Neither Saudi is focused on the nation’s high-profile ban on female driving that they believe most directly affects women with lower incomes. They talk about the engrained male domination of the culture, which few Saudis seem eager to change.
