UK lawmakers urge action to help 1.5 mln women with endometriosis
The lawmakers called for investment in research to find the cause of endometriosis, better treatments and an eventual cure
Polish woman's quest for abortion exposes conflicted society
Abortion on demand is already banned in Poland
Algerian women push for more rights at Berber soccer tournament
Women's rights in Algeria has gained traction in recent weeks after the rape and murder of a young woman
Mayor of Copenhagen steps down over sexual harassment
Mayor of Copenhagen Frank Jensen has been accused of sexually harassing two women in 2012 and 2017
Ethiopia hunts for children forced to work, marry during pandemic
Authorities realised the closure of schools in March to stop the spread of COVID-19 led to a rise in child marriage, child labour, and gender-based violence
Slovakian woman breaks silence on abortion as key vote nears
Incensed by a proposal to tighten the abortion law, a 23-year-old waitress is shattering taboos in her mainly Catholic country
New Zealand's next parliament is set to be the most diverse ever
Under Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's parliament will be the most inclusive ever, with several people of colour, LGBT+ members and a high number of women
Thousands protest Trump's Supreme Court pick at Washington Women's March
Demonstrators at the Women's March said they were angry that Republicans appear ready to confirm Barrett's nomination so close to Election Day
Remdesivir questioned by WHO trial; women take virus more seriously than men
Women are more likely than men to consider COVID-19 a serious problem and to agree and comply with restrictions
Crippled by lake's fluoride waters, Kenyan women struggle to survive
Several thousand villagers have developed a painful bone-weakening disease, with women worst affected, officials say