Malawi traditional leader orders chiefs to dissolve lockdown child marriages
Theresa Kachindamoto said an increase in the illegal practice as well as teen pregnancies during the pandemic had spurred her renewed push to save child brides
U.S. rejects U.N. rights panel upholding access to abortions during pandemic
The United States rejected the U.N. notion of "an assumed right to abortion" after a women's rights panel found abortion rights rolled back amid the pandemic
Paperwork not patrols: Southeast Asian policewomen face career obstacles
The number of policewomen in leadership roles is low, with few deployed to operational roles - such as patrolling - often vital for career progression
'Impossible Orchestra' holds virtual performance to battle Mexico's domestic violence
The video, featuring classical artists from 14 countries, was filmed and edited during lockdown to raise funds for abused women and children
Egypt orders arrests after Instagram account exposes gang rape
Egypt orders more arrests as rare debate about sex crimes fuels a growing #MeToo movement
Zimbabwe makes it illegal for schools to expel pregnant girls
Women’s rights campaigners say new law will help ensure girls have equal rights to an education
Punished for being poor? Mexico child labor case makes poverty a crime, critics say
Activists and relatives reject trafficking charges against three women who say they took their children out to work with them
UN rights experts urge Chilean police to shelve feminist protesters complaint
Police have lodged a complaint against a feminist collective over their popular anti-rape song over alleged criticism of law enforcement
Female protest leader gunned down in Iraq's Basra
A female activist was killed by unidentified gunmen on Wednesday, marking the third incident of such this week
Motor racing-All-male Indy 500 field puts spotlight on racing's gender diversity
For the first time in 21 years, there are no female drivers on the starting grid at this year's Indianapolis 500