The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights mentions the Emirates as a place that has protected women and girls from contracting the virus by introducing work from home policies early on.
UAE Praised for Protecting Women amid Covid-19 Outbreak
Creating Safety for Health Workers on the Frontlines Amid Covid-19
“Every single epidemic, I lose colleagues. Doctors/nurses/lab scientists, people I knew personally, people whose work I have followed”
As the reality of the global pandemic continues to stare us in the face, here in Amazons Watch Magazine, our hearts go to all medical personnel and health workers on the frontlines of the battle against Covid-19.
All across the nations of the earth, health workers are putting their lives in line on a daily basis to ensure that the world is delivered from this deadly virus.
Opposition Peruvian Politician Release from Prison amid Coronavirus Fears
Peruvian opposition politician Keiko Fujimori is out of prison and back home after her attorney argued she was at risk of contracting the coronavirus because of underlying health problems, including arrhythmia.
Tunisian Hend Sabry to star in Netflix ‘female-focused’ Arabic drama
The latest Arabic production on Netflix will both star and be created by Tunisian superstar Hend Sabry.
The film and television actress has teamed up with the online streaming giant to appear in a new “female-focused” original series.
First Lady Of Nigeria Collaborates With Former First Ladies To Stop Covid19
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria, many individuals are rallying around to help out in any way they can.
In the same vein, Nigeria’s first lady, Aisha Buhari is also at the forefront with her husband, putting in the much-needed work through the avenue of her “Get Involved Initiative” created to help in the fight against coronavirus.
UK equality minister says no to gender-change surgery for minors
The United Kingdom’s Minister for Women and Equalities has announced plans to prohibit minors from undergoing any permanent procedure intended to change their gender. The policy was announced by the minister, Liz Truss MP, on April 22.
Diplomats in Iraq urge law against domestic violence amid lockdown
Diplomats in Iraq are voicing concern over the rise in domestic abuse after self-isolation measures were put in place to stop the transmission of coronavirus. Since the US-led invasion in 2003, women’s rights groups in Iraq have campaigned for a legislation on domestic violence. The Iraqi constitution expressly prohibits “all forms of violence and abuse in the family” although the country’s laws allow husbands to “discipline” their wives. Human rights groups in Iraq reported a surge in abuse killings and rape since the lockdown was imposed last month. The case of Malak Al Zubadi, 20, who was allegedly set on fire and abused by her husband, a police officer in Najaf, has this week brought to light the necessity for a law criminalising domestic violence. “We are very sad about the case of Malak Al Zubaidi and hope the investigation is concluded as quickly as possible,” tweeted Stephen Hickey, the…
