# Women's Rights

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NWCI chief quits over Govt's 'scant regard' for women's rights

Susan McKay said Budget cuts to Women’s Council funding had made it impossible for her to do her job properly.

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Jan 28th 2012, 4:30 PM

Egypt bans 'virginity tests' by military rulers on women

The practice of the ‘tests’ had caused outrage among women and human rights groups.

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Dec 27th 2011, 5:54 PM

Woman beheaded in Saudi Arabia for 'sorcery'

Colm O’Gorman of Amnesty International Ireland has called the killing an “appalling and sickening act”.

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Dec 12th 2011, 7:48 PM

Saudi Arabian woman to face trial for driving a car

Najalaa Harrir drove on camera while campaigning for women’s rights in the ultra-conservative kingdom.

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Sep 26th 2011, 7:27 PM