15/01/2026
Global News Special: Global Debate on Women’s Rights – From Oshoworld (Osho Thinker)
London, January 15, 2026 – Hello, I am Oshoworld, an Osho thinker who reflects on human rights, women’s equality, and global justice. Today, I am raising these questions on a global platform, including all enlightened people, including the LGBTQ community. These questions are about women’s rights around the world, government policies in different countries, and the need for a major movement. Let’s discuss them based on facts and ideas.
Part 1: Rights in Muslim Countries, China, and Russia’s Support for Iran
1. Are women in Muslim countries given human rights like those in England and the USA?�In England (UK) and the USA, women have legal rights equal to men, such as the right to vote, education, jobs, property, and personal freedom. There, women can move freely, drive, and marry by their own choice. But in many Muslim-majority countries, the situation is different. For example, in Saudi Arabia, women were not allowed to drive until 2018, and they still need a male guardian’s permission. In Iran, women are arrested for not wearing hijab, and they need their husband’s permission to leave the country. In Afghanistan, under Taliban rule, there are restrictions on women’s education and jobs. However, in some Muslim countries like Turkey or Indonesia, women’s rights are better, but overall, most Muslim countries rank low in the World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Report. These differences come from interpretations of Islam and cultural traditions, which in many places consider women intellectually and morally inferior.
2. Are the rights of China’s people secure?�The human rights situation in China is very concerning. The government imposes strict restrictions on freedom of expression, religious freedom, and protests. There is large-scale repression of Uyghur Muslims – millions are kept in “re-education camps,” where reports of torture, forced labor, and cultural suppression exist. In Hong Kong, democracy is being suppressed through the National Security Law, and in Tibet, cultural identity is being erased. Organizations like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch say that political prisoners are tortured in China, and there is censorship on issues like COVID-19. Overall, the rights of China’s people are not secure – it is an authoritarian system where criticizing the government is punishable.
3. Is Russia’s government not violating women’s rights by supporting countries like Iran?�Russia provides military and technical assistance to Iran, such as internet censorship tools and weapons, which help suppress protests in Iran. In Iran, there are strict laws against women – not wearing hijab can lead to death sentences, and hundreds of women were killed in the 2022 “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement. Russia’s strategic alliance with Iran (like drone supplies in the Ukraine war) indirectly strengthens Iran’s repressive policies. Yes, this violates women’s rights because Russia helps Iran continue its internal repression next.. KumarDaniela Stangova
