Latest items for SRACE-LAW-1
Oct. 16, 2024, 11:13 a.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"The Taliban-run administration ordered universities to close to women" (para 3). "The Taliban have banned girls from middle school and high school, barred women from most fields of employment and ordered them to wear head-to-toe clothing in public. Women are also banned from parks and gyms" (para 37).
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"The Taliban-run administration ordered universities to close to women" (para 3). "The Taliban have banned girls from middle school and high school, barred women from most fields of employment and ordered them to wear head-to-toe clothing in public. Women are also banned from parks and gyms" (para 37).
Nov. 6, 2023, 11:49 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: VOTE-LAW-1, ATFPA-LAW-1, SRACE-LAW-1
"As stipulated in article 48 of the Constitution, 'women in the People’s Republic of China enjoy equal rights with men in all aspects of political, economic, cultural, social and family life'" (4).
Variables: VOTE-LAW-1, ATFPA-LAW-1, SRACE-LAW-1
"As stipulated in article 48 of the Constitution, 'women in the People’s Republic of China enjoy equal rights with men in all aspects of political, economic, cultural, social and family life'" (4).
Sept. 22, 2023, 8:51 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"There were no government restrictions [against females] on academic freedom or cultural events" (10).
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"There were no government restrictions [against females] on academic freedom or cultural events" (10).
Aug. 15, 2023, 5:22 p.m.
Countries: Bahamas
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"There were no government restrictions [against females] on academic freedom or cultural events" (7).
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"There were no government restrictions [against females] on academic freedom or cultural events" (7).
July 10, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"Regarding the Committee’s CO on supporting educational attainment of pregnant girls of secondary school age, in instances where girls enrolled in secondary education become pregnant, the MOE works with the school – and upon the approval of the family – to ensure the mother completes her secondary education up to age 16. This will be achieved through the mother attending school after hours, or home schooling. If the mother determines that she does not want to complete secondary education, then she will be provided an opportunity to complete adult education courses, which may assist her in entering the labour market. Subsequently the alternative regime, which is the B Tech program...more
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"Regarding the Committee’s CO on supporting educational attainment of pregnant girls of secondary school age, in instances where girls enrolled in secondary education become pregnant, the MOE works with the school – and upon the approval of the family – to ensure the mother completes her secondary education up to age 16. This will be achieved through the mother attending school after hours, or home schooling. If the mother determines that she does not want to complete secondary education, then she will be provided an opportunity to complete adult education courses, which may assist her in entering the labour market. Subsequently the alternative regime, which is the B Tech program...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"Under article 65 of the Constitution, Nicaraguans have the right to practice sport and to engage in physical education, recreation and leisure. The State plans to encourage organized and mass public participation in sport and physical education in order to provide Nicaraguans with a rounded education. Special programmes and projects will be put in place to that end. The Government acknowledges the right to create and enjoy all forms of art and culture. The national human development plans for the periods 2008–2012 and 2012–2016 contain guidelines for public institutions on fostering the preservation and promotion of all features of our national identity and culture, supporting and developing expressions of local...more
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"Under article 65 of the Constitution, Nicaraguans have the right to practice sport and to engage in physical education, recreation and leisure. The State plans to encourage organized and mass public participation in sport and physical education in order to provide Nicaraguans with a rounded education. Special programmes and projects will be put in place to that end. The Government acknowledges the right to create and enjoy all forms of art and culture. The national human development plans for the periods 2008–2012 and 2012–2016 contain guidelines for public institutions on fostering the preservation and promotion of all features of our national identity and culture, supporting and developing expressions of local...more
June 19, 2023, 1:46 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: IIP-LAW-1, SRACE-LAW-1
"Women have continually been barred from sporting events, part of a long-running government obsession 'to go to great lengths to enforce their discriminatory and cruel ban on women attending football stadiums,' as Tara Sepehri Far of Human Rights Watch said. The chief prosecutor in Isfahan announced in 2019 that it was illegal and 'un-Islamic' for women to ride bicycles in public. Male hairdressers have been banned from serving female clients. Even women's Zumba aerobic classes have been prohibited, with the head of public sports in Iran banning the Colombian dance-inspired fitness craze 'and any harmonious movement or body shaking instruction.' " (para.11).
Variables: IIP-LAW-1, SRACE-LAW-1
"Women have continually been barred from sporting events, part of a long-running government obsession 'to go to great lengths to enforce their discriminatory and cruel ban on women attending football stadiums,' as Tara Sepehri Far of Human Rights Watch said. The chief prosecutor in Isfahan announced in 2019 that it was illegal and 'un-Islamic' for women to ride bicycles in public. Male hairdressers have been banned from serving female clients. Even women's Zumba aerobic classes have been prohibited, with the head of public sports in Iran banning the Colombian dance-inspired fitness craze 'and any harmonious movement or body shaking instruction.' " (para.11).
Feb. 4, 2023, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: Namibia
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"The Sports Act, 2003 (Act No. 12 of 2003) is gender neutral and encourages both males and females to partake in sporting activities of their choice. Recreational facilities are open to all Namibians irrespective of gender. The Ministry of Youth and Sports is responsible for promoting sporting activities and maintaining sporting facilities across the country." (39). "All Namibian citizens and those finding themselves in Namibia can participate in any sport code of their choice. The only requirement from the government is for the association form to be for the advancement and participation in sport remain such. Any formation of sport going beyond being about sport development, will be terminate as...more
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"The Sports Act, 2003 (Act No. 12 of 2003) is gender neutral and encourages both males and females to partake in sporting activities of their choice. Recreational facilities are open to all Namibians irrespective of gender. The Ministry of Youth and Sports is responsible for promoting sporting activities and maintaining sporting facilities across the country." (39). "All Namibian citizens and those finding themselves in Namibia can participate in any sport code of their choice. The only requirement from the government is for the association form to be for the advancement and participation in sport remain such. Any formation of sport going beyond being about sport development, will be terminate as...more
Feb. 2, 2023, 1:11 p.m.
Countries: Austria
Variables: RCDW-PRACTICE-1, RCDW-LAW-1, SRACE-LAW-1
"Furthermore, the Committee is concerned about the following: (a) The decision taken by the State party to ban 'ideologically or religiously influenced clothing' in schools and that it may have a discriminatory impact on migrant girls...It also urges the State party: (a) To mandate the conduct of a comprehensive study to determine the impact of the Education in School Law, which entered into force in June 2019, banning the wearing of 'ideologically or religiously influenced clothing' for girls under 10 years of age in primary schools, on the right to education of girls and their inclusion in all facets of Austrian society as full members of the community and indicate...more
Variables: RCDW-PRACTICE-1, RCDW-LAW-1, SRACE-LAW-1
"Furthermore, the Committee is concerned about the following: (a) The decision taken by the State party to ban 'ideologically or religiously influenced clothing' in schools and that it may have a discriminatory impact on migrant girls...It also urges the State party: (a) To mandate the conduct of a comprehensive study to determine the impact of the Education in School Law, which entered into force in June 2019, banning the wearing of 'ideologically or religiously influenced clothing' for girls under 10 years of age in primary schools, on the right to education of girls and their inclusion in all facets of Austrian society as full members of the community and indicate...more
Jan. 19, 2023, 10:45 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"Iran’s ban on women attending sports stadiums is not written into law but was put in place shortly after the 1979 Islamic Revolution" (para 4).
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"Iran’s ban on women attending sports stadiums is not written into law but was put in place shortly after the 1979 Islamic Revolution" (para 4).
Jan. 12, 2023, 7:42 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"The growth of the women’s game comes a decade after Saudi officials were lobbying Fifa to ban the wearing of the hijab in football, a measure that would prevent women from playing the game at all. Five years ago women were not allowed into stadiums as spectators, the ban eventually lifted in three venues at the beginning of 2018." (para 6).
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"The growth of the women’s game comes a decade after Saudi officials were lobbying Fifa to ban the wearing of the hijab in football, a measure that would prevent women from playing the game at all. Five years ago women were not allowed into stadiums as spectators, the ban eventually lifted in three venues at the beginning of 2018." (para 6).
June 14, 2022, 5:24 p.m.
Countries: Denmark
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"[In Greenland] women and men have equal social and economic rights, and have the same access to sports and leisure activities as well as to cultural activities, and have access to social (family-based) services" (39).
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"[In Greenland] women and men have equal social and economic rights, and have the same access to sports and leisure activities as well as to cultural activities, and have access to social (family-based) services" (39).
Jan. 6, 2022, 12:09 p.m.
Countries: Somalia
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"There are no legal prohibitions against women participating in community sports, recreational activities, or receiving continuing education -- but the culture at times will look down upon women participating in community sports" (1).
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"There are no legal prohibitions against women participating in community sports, recreational activities, or receiving continuing education -- but the culture at times will look down upon women participating in community sports" (1).
July 7, 2021, 11:18 a.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
""The kingdom[Saudi Arabia] has granted women greater rights in recent years, like the right to drive, run and vote in local elections and play sports in school"(para 50).
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
""The kingdom[Saudi Arabia] has granted women greater rights in recent years, like the right to drive, run and vote in local elections and play sports in school"(para 50).
Dec. 17, 2020, 6:15 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: IIP-LAW-1, SRACE-LAW-1
“Since 1979 and the Iranian Revolution the country's Islamic government has banned women from attending sporting events” (para. 7).
Variables: IIP-LAW-1, SRACE-LAW-1
“Since 1979 and the Iranian Revolution the country's Islamic government has banned women from attending sporting events” (para. 7).
Aug. 10, 2020, 3:09 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
“Simple tasks like buying a cell phone, registering children for school, applying for a job, getting a bank account, are all hugely complicated and require asking men for permission, time, money and help. Forget any sports in public. This year, in a move with interesting echoes of our own history, Saudi Arabia has allowed women to ride bicycles, fully covered and in the presence of a male relative, in some public spaces” (para 1).
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
“Simple tasks like buying a cell phone, registering children for school, applying for a job, getting a bank account, are all hugely complicated and require asking men for permission, time, money and help. Forget any sports in public. This year, in a move with interesting echoes of our own history, Saudi Arabia has allowed women to ride bicycles, fully covered and in the presence of a male relative, in some public spaces” (para 1).
June 23, 2020, 5:49 p.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"The Law on Sports sets out that every person has the right to engage in sport activities and that sport activities humane, free and voluntary, healthy and safe, available to all citizens under equal conditions regardless of their age, physical fitness, the degree of possible disability, gender and other personal characteristics and any discrimination, including hate speech, is prohibited in sport. Public authorities at all levels are responsible, whether directly or by enabling others, for improving availability of sports and sport capacities for all persons regardless of their social origin, financial status and income, age, sex or ethnicity (Article 4)" (36).
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"The Law on Sports sets out that every person has the right to engage in sport activities and that sport activities humane, free and voluntary, healthy and safe, available to all citizens under equal conditions regardless of their age, physical fitness, the degree of possible disability, gender and other personal characteristics and any discrimination, including hate speech, is prohibited in sport. Public authorities at all levels are responsible, whether directly or by enabling others, for improving availability of sports and sport capacities for all persons regardless of their social origin, financial status and income, age, sex or ethnicity (Article 4)" (36).
March 19, 2020, 2:40 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"Title IX gives women athletes [in the United States] the right to equal opportunity in sports in educational institutions that receive federal funds, from elementary schools to colleges and universities."
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"Title IX gives women athletes [in the United States] the right to equal opportunity in sports in educational institutions that receive federal funds, from elementary schools to colleges and universities."
July 4, 2019, 9:20 a.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2, SRACE-LAW-1
"Picture shows girls at a Saudi beach. 'I will remember that I can’t swim here, but my brother can,' one 6-year-old said" (para 7). "Women will soon be allowed to attend soccer matches at public stadiums" (para 24).
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2, SRACE-LAW-1
"Picture shows girls at a Saudi beach. 'I will remember that I can’t swim here, but my brother can,' one 6-year-old said" (para 7). "Women will soon be allowed to attend soccer matches at public stadiums" (para 24).
April 30, 2019, 5:20 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"My ongoing research, as well as research carried out by WaterAid, shows that menstruation-related taboos and restrictions prevent girls across South Asia from attaining educational success. For instance, nearly 90 percent of girls in Nepal are still forced to observe restrictions on mobility or face social exclusion during menstruation, and as a result, many girls miss school for about a week during first menstruation and about 3 to 4 days in subsequent menstrual periods. Every month, girls are faced with multiple discriminatory practices by their families and communities." (para 4). "Menstruation restrictions are often tied with socio-cultural and religious traditions. Changing these practices is a challenging, long-term process that requires...more
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"My ongoing research, as well as research carried out by WaterAid, shows that menstruation-related taboos and restrictions prevent girls across South Asia from attaining educational success. For instance, nearly 90 percent of girls in Nepal are still forced to observe restrictions on mobility or face social exclusion during menstruation, and as a result, many girls miss school for about a week during first menstruation and about 3 to 4 days in subsequent menstrual periods. Every month, girls are faced with multiple discriminatory practices by their families and communities." (para 4). "Menstruation restrictions are often tied with socio-cultural and religious traditions. Changing these practices is a challenging, long-term process that requires...more
Nov. 7, 2018, 5:27 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: ASR-PRACTICE-2, ASR-LAW-2, SRACE-LAW-1
"The Saudi education ministry said on Tuesday that P.E. for girls would start with the coming academic year, marking a slight loosening of the rules in a country that has long had one of the world’s most restrictive environments for women" (para. 3). "Saudi Arabia first formally allowed sports for girls in private schools four years ago, although girls whose families permitted it have worked out and played sports in private settings" (para. 12).
Variables: ASR-PRACTICE-2, ASR-LAW-2, SRACE-LAW-1
"The Saudi education ministry said on Tuesday that P.E. for girls would start with the coming academic year, marking a slight loosening of the rules in a country that has long had one of the world’s most restrictive environments for women" (para. 3). "Saudi Arabia first formally allowed sports for girls in private schools four years ago, although girls whose families permitted it have worked out and played sports in private settings" (para. 12).
Sept. 21, 2018, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Oman
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"The Sultanate has striven to provide opportunities to participate in recreational activities, athletic games and all aspects of cultural life for all residents, including women. The Department of Women’s Sports has been established in the Ministry of Sports Affairs. It is concerned with all sports programmes and activities suited to girls. The Law on private organizations active in the area of sports issued by Royal Decree No. 81/2007 entitles women to establish sports clubs and federations and to participate in the management of sports clubs and federations and the Omani Olympic Committee through membership on the boards of directors of those organizations. Women are thus permitted to form and manage...more
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"The Sultanate has striven to provide opportunities to participate in recreational activities, athletic games and all aspects of cultural life for all residents, including women. The Department of Women’s Sports has been established in the Ministry of Sports Affairs. It is concerned with all sports programmes and activities suited to girls. The Law on private organizations active in the area of sports issued by Royal Decree No. 81/2007 entitles women to establish sports clubs and federations and to participate in the management of sports clubs and federations and the Omani Olympic Committee through membership on the boards of directors of those organizations. Women are thus permitted to form and manage...more
Sept. 12, 2018, 5:09 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"Women have been campaigning for fair access to sport for years inside Iran, and while they have been granted access to some sports, football was off limits until now (20/06/2018)" (par. 7)."Earlier this year women were allowed into basketball matches at the Azadi sports complex" (par. 26).
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"Women have been campaigning for fair access to sport for years inside Iran, and while they have been granted access to some sports, football was off limits until now (20/06/2018)" (par. 7)."Earlier this year women were allowed into basketball matches at the Azadi sports complex" (par. 26).
June 26, 2018, 9:09 a.m.
Countries: New Zealand
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"Women have the same rights as men in New Zealand to participate in recreational activities, sports and aspects of cultural life" (page 30).
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"Women have the same rights as men in New Zealand to participate in recreational activities, sports and aspects of cultural life" (page 30).
April 6, 2018, 10:56 a.m.
Countries: Kuwait
Variables: ASR-PRACTICE-2, SRACE-LAW-1
"The opportunity to take part in games and sports is available to both sexes without discrimination and the subject of physical education is taught to male and female students alike. Competitions and tournaments provide opportunities to engage in sports as part of daily school activity or at national level" (21).
Variables: ASR-PRACTICE-2, SRACE-LAW-1
"The opportunity to take part in games and sports is available to both sexes without discrimination and the subject of physical education is taught to male and female students alike. Competitions and tournaments provide opportunities to engage in sports as part of daily school activity or at national level" (21).
March 9, 2018, 8:49 a.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"Women are able to engage in sports and recreational activities" (46).
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"Women are able to engage in sports and recreational activities" (46).
Feb. 7, 2018, 10:37 a.m.
Countries: Sweden
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"National sports policy is intended to give women and men and girls and boys the same conditions for participation in sporting activities. The Swedish Sports Confederation, which distributes government support to sports, conducts active gender equality work and adopted new gender equality objectives in 2011. The boards of the specialist sport federations in Sweden have become more gender equal. In 2002 the proportion of men was 73 per cent and in 2012 it was 67 per cent" (page 57).
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"National sports policy is intended to give women and men and girls and boys the same conditions for participation in sporting activities. The Swedish Sports Confederation, which distributes government support to sports, conducts active gender equality work and adopted new gender equality objectives in 2011. The boards of the specialist sport federations in Sweden have become more gender equal. In 2002 the proportion of men was 73 per cent and in 2012 it was 67 per cent" (page 57).
Jan. 19, 2018, 8:55 a.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"When Al Maeena returned home after college in 2000, female sports were essentially prohibited" (para 8).
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"When Al Maeena returned home after college in 2000, female sports were essentially prohibited" (para 8).
Dec. 13, 2017, 9:18 p.m.
Countries: Turkey
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"Mr. Erdogan's toughest critics fear he secretly hopes to creat a second Iran, where a teenager was expelled from the national chess team on Monday for refusing to wear a head scarf during a tournament in Spain" (para 12).
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"Mr. Erdogan's toughest critics fear he secretly hopes to creat a second Iran, where a teenager was expelled from the national chess team on Monday for refusing to wear a head scarf during a tournament in Spain" (para 12).
Dec. 13, 2017, 3:52 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"...women’s athletic clubs have become popular social activities" (para 4). There appears to be no legal barriers to women's participtation in these clubs (AA-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"...women’s athletic clubs have become popular social activities" (para 4). There appears to be no legal barriers to women's participtation in these clubs (AA-CODER COMMENT).