Quick Reads: UN Removes Iran From Women's Rights Body And More

It’s easy to miss some important news in the hectic daily schedule, so we have compiled a list of recent women-centric news you may have missed.

In the latest news, the upcoming Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan is facing controversy after the Besharam Rang music video with Khan and Deepika Padukone was released. Meanwhile, the United Nations (UN) voted to remove Iran from its women's rights body over the violent crackdown against the women-led protests.

Here are some quick reads that will keep you up to date.

Quick Reads

UN Removes Iran From Women's Rights Body

The UN voted to remove Iran from its women's rights body over the government's brutal crackdown against the women-led protests.

The move was proposed by the United States and 29 members of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) voted in favour, 8 members voted against, and 16 abstained.

The resolution expelled Iran from the UN Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) for the remainder of its term from 2022 to 2026. Iran was stripped of its membership in the commission with immediate effect.

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Boycott Pathaan Trends After Besharam Rang Controversy

The release of Besharam Rang has led to controversy and Madhya Pradesh minister Narottam Mishra threatened to have the film Pathaan banned from Madhya Pradesh.

Mishra claimed the film has objectionable scenes and the use of saffron-coloured costumes further enraged netizens.

Maharashtra Government Sets Up Committee To Study Cases Of Crimes Against Women

The Maharashtra government set up a seven-member committee to study cases of atrocities and fraud against women reported across the state in the past year. The committee will present a report within two months.

The Women and Child Development (WCD) department set up the committee which is operational already.

Birth Waiting Homes For Pregnant Women In Uttarakhand

The Uttarakhand Health and Family Welfare Committee decided to prove the benefit of birth waiting homes to pregnant women. Pregnant women will have the facility of pre-natal stay and food in the birth waiting homes.

Kerala HC Remarks Woman's Right To Reproductive Choice Is Personal Liberty

The Kerala High Court allowed the medical termination of a pregnancy that reached 26 weeks for a minor rape survivor.

The court remarked, "A woman's right to make a reproductive choice is recognised as part of her personal liberty".