Extracts from report into Ireland's Church-run homes for unwed mothers
A new report exposes decades of abuse at church-run homes for unwed mothers. Here are some extracts from survivors
Egyptian court orders two female TikTok stars be freed from jail
The social media influencers were jailed for violating family morals and posting indecent videos
UK rules on goods from China's Xinjiang seen as soft on business
Fining companies that flout Britain’s Modern Slavery Act is insufficient to stop labour abuses, activists say
Britain to tighten laws on imports linked to alleged Chinese human rights abuses -Telegraph
China has come under scrutiny over its treatment of Uighur Muslims and allegations of forced-labour abuses in Xinjiang
Thousands of child marriages in Canada spark concern over global leadership
More than 3,600 marriage certificates were issued to Canadian children between 2000 and 2018, a McGill University study found
Venezuela women's groups halt abortion services after activist arrest
Women's activists have stopped unofficial abortion services after university professor Vannesa Rosales was arrested for helping a girl end her pregnancy
Support for abortion jumped in Mexico last year, survey finds
In most of Mexico, abortion is banned except under certain circumstances, such as rape
Pakistan government announces new instant digital payment system
The new digital payments system aims to boost women's financial inclusion and tackle widespread informal transactions
Pope, in new decree, formally allows more roles for women in Church
Pope Francis has formally allowed women to serve as readers, altar servers and distributors of communion
In domestic abuse crackdown, UK law targets 'horrendous' strangling attacks
Law will close a loophole that often lets abusers escape justice for choking attacks, which are often treated as ‘common assault’