Saudi court jails women's rights activist, posing challenge for Biden
Women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul has been held since 2018 following her arrest along with at least a dozen other women's rights activists
From child marriage to revenge porn: 10 set-backs for women in 2020
From soaring domestic violence to a widening gender poverty gap, 2020 has been a year of reversal for women's rights
Argentina church asks lawmakers to search their hearts ahead of abortion vote
Bishop Oscar Ojea, prominent religious figure and outspoken opponent of abortion, suggested a "no" vote was supported by "medical science and law"
OPINION: Women's financial inclusion can stem "bride trafficking" from Cambodia to China
Women have been forced to weigh the known risks of marriage migration against their financial situation
Actress Nicole Kidman calls violence against women a 'shadow pandemic'
UN Women’s Goodwill Ambassador Kidman said her role as a domestic abuse survivor in Big Little Lies had affected her personally
'Lift like a girl': Documentary celebrates Egypt's female weightlifters
Mayye Zayed hopes her film will raise awareness about the sport among women and girls, and encourage more to follow their dreams
Climate risks to health set to worsen inequity, harm children
From poor families in flood-prone homes to women required to cover up in extreme heat, climate change will hit the health of vulnerable groups the hardest, warns Kristie Ebi
Price of marriage pushes land out of reach in Sri Lanka
The custom of paying dowry with property is forcing up land prices and putting many families in debt, say civil activists
Soccer-Rapinoe questions her inclusion in FIFA team of year
Rapinoe said she appreciated being included in the team of the year but pointed out she had not played since March
UK slavery museum pulls sex trafficking exhibition after backlash
International Slavery Museum’s partnership with Exodus Cry caused concern among anti-trafficking advocates