Pakistani province cracks down on child marriage
Greater prison sentences and fines for parents and clerics who engage in child marriage in Punjab
Infrastructure critical for women’s role in Asia Pacific’s growth
Improving the quality and safety of roads are simple solutions that would empower women to sell more and return with the profits in their own – not someone else’s – pockets
More women trafficked to Nordic countries for labour, marriage - police
Norway sees "ominous trend" in young foreign women lured to work as nannies and then trapped in abusive employment - expert
DIARY - Political and General News Events From March 10
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Tepid reaction as U.N. issues new women's rights declaration
Some women's rights advocates question nations' commitment and political will to accelerate gender equality
Gains and gaps in women's fight for gender equality since 1995 - report
When women and girls participate fully, the ripple effect increases growth in economies and security in nations, report says
Actress Emma Watson urges more men to fight for gender equality
Around 240,000 men have pledged to support gender equality, target to mobilise one billion by July this year
China detains 5 rights campaigners who planned Women's Day protest
China's government is taking increasingly tough line against freedom of expression, rights groups say
Soccer company says sorry for sexist slur on Indonesian club shirt
"Washing Instructions. Give this jersey to your woman. IT'S HER JOB," printed on inside of shirt