OPINION: Universal health coverage will remain elusive for women and adolescents unless it includes sexual and reproductive health and rights
This is not only good public health; it makes economic sense as well
INTERVIEW-Women's squash champion hopes winning more than male peer marks new era
'This is a big, big step for women. Hopefully other sports can see exactly what we can see in squash, and do the same.'
With water a weapon of Middle East war, women seen as worst hit
The 'weaponisation' of water in the Middle East has led to historical and modern day tensions, with women most impacted, says playwright Sabrina Mahfouz
Australia women soccer players' goal on equal pay hoped to boost girls in sport
Australian soccer's governing body announced it had reached a 'unique' agreement with the players' union that 'closes the pay gap' between the men's and women's teams
Spanish prosecutor to seek tougher rape verdict in abuse case after protests
Barcelona's High Court ruled that a 2016 assault was not rape because the victim, who was drunk and unconscious, could neither 'agree to (nor) oppose the sexual relations'
Single? I'm self-partnered, says British actor Emma Watson
Watson is a leading women's rights activist and a goodwill ambassador for U.N. Women, championing the HeForShe campaign, which urges men to advocate for gender equality
INTERVIEW-Sex workers denied justice over rapes, says UK prostitutes' collective
It's estimated that about two-thirds of sex workers have suffered some kind of violence
OPINION: Ghana needs a grievance mechanism to secure women’s land rights
As advocates for women’s land rights, isn’t it time we support the establishment of land-rights-specific grievance mechanisms?
Indonesia's surfer girls turn the tide on sexism
Not only is surfing one of the world's most dangerous sports, it is also frowned upon for women in the world's most populous Muslim country to bare their bodies
'It's not abuse, it's rape': protesters denounce Spanish assault ruling
Spanish law doesn't legally recognise rape unless physical violence or intimidation is employed