U.S. watchdog to investigate whistleblower's detention allegations
Nurse, Dawn Wooten, Wooten said women had received hysterectomies without fully understanding what medical procedures were being ordered
South Sudanese fighter for women's voices honored by U.S. peace group
South Sudanese activist Rita Lopidia was awarded the inaugural Women Building Peace Award for her work promoting women’s participation in peace agreements
U.N. says global goals to protect nature need women to succeed
With women gathering much of the world's firewood and water and active in farming, their input on protecting biodiversity is crucial, officials say
Cross-dressing killer in new J.K. Rowling book fuels transgender ire
Author has faced serial accusations of transphobia in recent months and trans activists say new book appears a deliberate swipe at the community
Egyptian TV host's comments on hijab spark debate, probe by media watchdog
Presenter Radwa el-Sherbiny has drawn praise and criticism for remarks on the sensitive issue of women's dress
Beyonce reference cut from Bollywood song after racist lyrics storm
Film’s director apologises, saying the offending lyric 'was never intended racially'
New website by Senegalese AI expert spotlights Africans in STEM
The project, by the first Black female faculty member at Princeton's School of Engineering and Applied Science, showcases Africans working in science, tech and engineering
OPINION: Flying straight and level as an African lesbian
'As a Black, female pilot in Nigeria, I developed the strength to be myself and not pretend to be straight'
Disney, Google, Microsoft back trans rights amid fierce British debate
Trans rights have become a contentious issue in Britain as the government decides whether to ease the rules on legally changing gender
Women grieve stillborn babies as COVID-19 hits maternity care in rural India
As coronavirus cases rise faster in India than anywhere else in the world, limited rural health facilities are under strain