EU says pandemic disproportionately affects women, especially in frontline jobs
Women have been harder hit by the coronavirus, making up the majority of frontline jobs, taking on more care responsibilities, and suffering increased domestic violence
'I could hear my heart racing': Ukrainian women referee recalls journey to the top
Kateryna Monzul has become the first woman to referee Ukraine's domestic cup final
The young Afghan media worker who risked all for women's rights
The killings of female journalists are a stark reminder of how hard-fought gains for women's rights after the fall of the Taliban are under threat
Teenage girl's beheading spurs calls for 'honour killings' law in India
Women's campaigners want specific legislation against such crimes to help protect potential victims and improve police investigations
Global firms lag on sex harassment, women-friendly policy
Most big firms are failing to ban sex harassment at work or enact policies that let mothers work flexibly
Born without a womb, Malaysian artist sparks conversation on sexual health
Ahead of International Women's Day, Malaysian writer and performer Wani Ardy seeks to highlight cultural barriers and taboos around sexual health
The Ethiopian hairdresser rebuilding the lives of sex workers and migrants
"Many of my clients are sex workers. Usually, they don't talk freely about their job because it's a taboo. But when they come here, they tell their stories."
Ethiopia's migrants turn to sex work as pandemic sends them home
Thousands of female migrants returned to Ethiopia from the Gulf last year and some are risking violence and trafficking as sex workers
China's ICBC unit sets guidelines to prevent office sexual harassment
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China sets guidelines to prevent office sexual harassment by suggesting avoiding physical contact or one-on-one interactions with colleagues of the opposite gender
Swiss to vote on banning face veils in referendum criticised as Islamophobic
Swiss Muslims say right-wing parties are using the vote to demonise them, while others warn a ban could stoke wider divisions