Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Ghezouani should lead a process to reform repressive laws that muzzle speech and act decisively to advance women’s rights as he marks his first year in office on ...

In Mauritania, divorce is not only common but celebrated, particularly for women, as a symbol of newfound freedom and opportunity. This unique cultural phenomenon reflects the country's matriarchal ...

Sex outside of marriage in Mauritania is officially punishable by flogging, jail time, or in cases of adultery, death by stoning DAKAR, Sept 5 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Women raped in Mauritania ...

(Tunis) – Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani should prioritize women’s rights during his administration, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to the new president. In particular, he ...