Uganda passes anti-pornography law, bans miniskirts

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 20:01

The Ugandan parliament has passed an anti-pornography measure banning miniskirts and other clothing considered to be sexually explicit, a media report said.

Colombians march in miniskirts over rape comments

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 10:50

A group of women dressed in miniskirts have mobilised outside of one of Colombia`s most-famed nightspots to protest comments by its owner that a woman`s high hemline may have contributed to her alleged sexual assault.

Swazi chief bans miniskirts and trousers for women

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 14:33

A Swaziland chief banned women from wearing miniskirts and trousers at a two-day nomination process that got under way on Sunday to select candidates for upcoming elections.

Indonesia to ban miniskirts for female MPs

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 23:39

Women`s groups expressed outrage on Tuesday after Indonesia`s parliament said it would draft rules banning female lawmakers from wearing provocative clothing.

Indonesia to ban miniskirts for female PMs

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 21:54

Fauzi "Foke" Bowo said that a spate of rape cases on the city`s public minibuses were triggered by victims` miniskirts.

Women can dress as they wish: Malawi leader

Last Updated: Friday, January 20, 2012, 10:49

A spate of recent attacks on women wearing pants and miniskirts has prompted Malawi`s President statement.

Sri Lanka mulls ban on miniskirts at public places

Last Updated: Monday, January 3, 2011, 21:00

Cultural ministry is considering public petitions for a ban on mini skirts.

Scottish women wear mini skirt cold!

Last Updated: Monday, November 29, 2010, 11:45

Extreme cold weather has not affected women from wearing mini skirts.

Italy town says no to miniskirts that are too mini

Last Updated: Monday, October 25, 2010, 20:25

If an Italian mayor of a small Italian seaside town has his way, law enforcement officials, and not fashion gurus, will be the ones to decide.

Brit women banned from wearing mini-skirts to work

Last Updated: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 15:05

Women in Britain`s offices have been banned from wearing mini-skirts to work, and people involved in "customer-facing roles" have been told to look more professional "in a way that shows respect to children and families".