From housewives to hijab-clad students, women take centre stage in Indian protests
The current displays of public anger include people not usually seen out protesting. Social norms have often restricted participation by Muslim women in the public arena in India.
Weinstein charged with sex crime in Los Angeles as trial on separate charges starts in New York
Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to separate charges of assault in New York. He faces life in prison if convicted on the most serious charge, predatory sexual assault
In #MeToo landmark moment, high-stakes Weinstein rape trial starts in New York
The film mogul is accused of assaulting two women in New York, and could face life in jail if found guilty of the most serious charge
In #MeToo landmark moment, Weinstein arrives at New York court for rape trial
The film mogul is accused of assaulting two women in New York, and could face life in jail if found guilty of the most serious charge
Weinstein rape trial begins with film producer facing up to life in prison
The film mogul is accused of assaulting two women in New York, and could face life in jail if found guilty of the most serious charge
Motivated by #MeToo? Vetting jurors in Weinstein case will be a challenge, experts say
More than 80 women have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct dating back decades
Female directors reached record highs in 2019 Hollywood
Women made up 10.6% of directors of the top movies last year, more than double the percentage in 2018 and the highest percentage of female directors in the past decade
In New Year message, pope decries violence against women
Pope Francis denounces exploitation of women's bodies 'sacrificed on the profane altar of advertising, profit, pornography'
Kim Kardashian to Sting: 10 celebrities who used star power for good in 2019
Celebrities were out in force to lend their names and star spotlights to causes ranging from homelessness to climate change and indigenous rights
Don't let society hold you back, bodybuilding pioneer tells Bangladeshi girls
In Bangladesh's first female body-building competition, competitors wore gymwear that covered most of their bodies, a marked change from the sport's usual uniform of skimpy bikinis