U.S. Supreme Court begins hearing major challenge to abortion rights
The US Supreme Court which has a 6-3 conservative majority, is hearing at least 70 minutes of oral arguments in Mississippi's appeal to revive its ban on abortion starting at 15 weeks of pregnancy
El Salvador violated rights of woman who had abortion and died in prison, court rules
El Salvador has some of the strictest anti-abortion laws in the world
Catholic nuns lift veil on abuse in convents
As the Roman Catholic Church pays more attention to the closed world of convents, where women spend much of their time, more episodes of psychological, emotional and physical abuse are coming to light
'I was murdered': video brings domestic violence victims back to life to warn others
Israeli public education campaign uses AI tech to warn others how to protect themselves from abusive relationships, after Israel's Welfare Ministry reported 10% more calls to its domestic-violence helpline in 2021 compared to last year
OPINION: How to empower women founders in low-income countries
How can we ensure that women are not overlooked in policies and programs supporting entrepreneurship and economic development? We suggest four important opportunities
Taliban release media guidelines, ban shows with female actors
During the Taliban's previous rule, strict curbs were placed on women's ability to leave the house, unless accompanied by a male relative, or to receive education
Afghans 'marry off' baby girls for dowries as starvation looms
Afghanistan's economic meltdown following the Taliban's takeover 100 days ago is pushing destitute families to marry off young daughters - and even baby girls, campaigners say
WTA says Chinese tennis star's call with Olympic chief is not enough
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai confirms safety after current and former tennis players joined calls seeking to confirm her wellbeing amid allegations that an ex-Chinese government official sexually assaulted the player
OPINION: Will Colombia seize this opportunity to decriminalize abortion?
After a long, rigorous process of data, figures, findings and stories, Colombia is on the cusp of change
OPINION: My sister was murdered as a child bride in the UK. This new law can save other girls’ lives.
I know exactly what it feels like to be a child bride, right here in Britain. I was 16 when my whole life was hijacked.