Kyrgyzstan censors 'provocative' women's rights art event over nudity
The government removed several exhibits deemed provocative from the exhibition devoted to women's rights
OPINION: Scaling alternative justice for Kenya’s landless widows
The disconnect between law and practice in Kenya is impacting the property rights of widows
Specs on, heels off: Japanese activists urge changes to anti-harassment code
The labour ministry drafted guidelines in October against workplace harassment but failed to address the issue of employers dictating how female employees should dress
Beauty queen banned for being a mum threatens to sue Miss World
Ukrainian model Veronika Didusenko said Miss World rules banning mothers were 'stuck in the dark ages' - and on the wrong side of the law
Indians demand swift action against rapists as protests spread after woman's murder
Protesters are calling for swifter justice, with tens of thousands of rape cases stuck in a slow and cumbersome legal system
Japan activists push to halt sexual harassment of job-seeking students
Activists say problem lurks in the shadows because victims fear speaking out
Afghan women brave rockets for rights
While growing numbers of women now complete education and work in previously male bastions, they continue to face harassment and hurdles
OPINION: South Africa’s 'Mentor Mothers' bring sunshine to people living with HIV
I hope that one day we will wake up to a world where children have access to the best healthcare and services and pray that our collective goal of an HIV-free generation is achieved
Indian protesters demand justice for vet's murder, suspected rape
The attack echoes the fatal gang rape of a young woman on a bus in 2012 which sparked widespread protests over violence against women in India
Italy softens budget plastic tax, cuts tax on "green" tampons
It sought to maintain a commitment to green policies, as well as appealing to the female vote, by cutting the tax on eco-friendly tampons