Sahel must tackle child marriage for peace, says population expert
The Sahel has the highest birth rate in the world at more than six children per mother, and the highest rates of child marriage, with most girls married by 17
France's women smash TV viewing records, advertising costs spike
Women's soccer is steadily growing in popularity in many parts of the world.
Anti-graft crusader sworn in as Slovakia's first female president
Caputova's election stood in contrast to a European shift towards populist and nationalist parties
Texas town declares itself a 'sanctuary for the unborn'
Nine U.S. states recently passed strict regulations on abortion access, including nearby Louisiana and Mississippi, where lawmakers have voted to ban abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected
U.S. court rules against Trump administration in immigrant teen abortion case
In fiscal year 2017, the only year for which data is available, 18 pregnant unaccompanied minors in the refugee office's custody requested abortions
Swiss women stage mass strike demanding overdue equality
Swiss women earn roughly 20% less than men
Georgian baywatch: First female lifeguards make a splash for equality
Georgia has passed anti-discrimination laws in an effort to move closer to the European Union, but gender stereotypes and inequality remain deeply rooted
Myanmar doctor's license revoked due to bikini Facebook posts
The Myanmar Medical Council suspended the medical license of Nang Mwe San in a letter to her dated June 3, saying she dressed inappropriately
Swiss women stage strike for long-delayed equality
Despite its high quality of life, Switzerland lags other developed economies in female pay and workplace gender equality
Richest countries skimp on parental leave: UNICEF
Australia and New Zealand offer only eight weeks maternity leave and the United States offers no time