New UK law aims to end financial abuse in relationships. Can it work?
One in five British women experience economic abuse, a long-hidden form of domestic abuse recognised for the first time in new legislation
Britain passes "life-saving" law on domestic abuse
New law will make huge difference to lives of millions, says Domestic Abuse Commissioner
Eyes and ears: UK tradespeople trained to spot domestic abuse
Telltale signs could include punch or kick marks on walls and loose bathroom door locks, says Morgan Sindall Property Services
'A striking blow' COVID-19 costs women $800 billion in lost income
Women's lost income in 2020 totaled the combined wealth of 98 countries, says charity Oxfam
'It's about time:' In historic first, two powerful women flank U.S. president
The seating arrangement carries a symbolic meaning for the advancement of U.S. women in recent decades, since Harris and Pelosi stand first and second respectively
UN agency says UK to cut 85% in aid to UN family planning programme
Britain will cut down its commitment to foreign aid spending, pledging to spend 0.5% of gross domestic product on aid in 2021
Idaho becomes latest state to pass 'fetal heartbeat' abortion ban
The law follows a wave of similar legislation aiming to prompt a review of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court ruling Roe v. Wade, which guarantees a woman's constitutional right to an abortion.
"Pioneering" Chile moves to cover pregnant women with COVID-19 vaccines
Chile is running one of the world's fastest COVID-19 vaccination campaigns inoculating health workers, teachers, civil servants, journalists, age groups and pregnant women as next step
Hundreds of U.S. businesses call for LGBT+ anti-discrimination law
400 U.S. businesses back Equality Act in attempt to ramp up pressure on lawmakers before expected Congress vote
Opponents force referendum on Swiss same-sex marriage
The Swiss government certifies that opponents have gathered enough support to call a referendum and it will in May set a date for the vote, which could come in September at the earliest