Saudi women's rights activists stand trial in criminal court
Critics say the case has revealed the limits of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's promises to modernise Saudi Arabia
England to fund free sanitary products for school and college girls
More than 137,700 girls missed school in 2017 due to "period poverty"
As property prices rise, more Indian women claim inheritance
Many Hindu women do not make claims because they are unaware of the law, or are forced not to by male family members,
'Snail's pace' progress of women in politics calls for tougher measures, leaders say
Women advancing in politics often face harassment, legal discrimination, abuse on social media and violence
Appeals court says Ohio may withhold Planned Parenthood funding
Planned Parenthood said in a statement the law strips funds that help it test for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, conduct cancer screenings, and offer programs to reduce infant mortality and address domestic violence
S.Sudan dismisses gang rape accusations, asks for peace funding
The UN investigation identified 23 individuals who bore responsibility for war crimes under international law
Berlin transit agency offers women's discount on Equal Pay Day
A number of businesses in Berlin, including photo shops, opticians and the Ellington Hotel, will offer women a 21 percent discount on goods and services on March 18
Court allows Ohio law blocking Planned Parenthood funding
Decision is a victory for anti-abortion advocates
BBC to be investigated over suspected pay discrimination
The BBC said in January 2018 it would implement "substantial" pay reductions for some men and pay increases for some men and women, following a report by auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers
Opposition protest in south India over alleged assaults on women
The case has received widespread media coverage in Tamil Nadu state weeks before a general election, with opposition parties accusing the state government of "shielding" the perpetrators