S.Korea sentences leader of sexual blackmail ring to 40 years in prison -Yonhap
The 24-year-old was found to have run an online blackmail and sexual abuse ring that targeted at least 74 women and girls
Women call for end to domestic violence after lockdowns bring more attacks
The pandemic has brought a rise in domestic violence around the world, with shelters strained to capacity in many places
To ban or not to ban? France debates virginity tests
French push for secular values sparks fears that a ban could backfire on women at risk of violence
Jailed Saudi women's rights activists given rare court appearance
One rights activist saw her case transferred from the regular criminal court to a terrorism court, her sister said
In new UN role, ex-CNN journalist seeks to end abuse of women and girls
New UNFPA Ambassador Isha Sesay takes virtual global tour as she plans to fight gender-based violence
Venezuelan migrant women's rights at risk due to informal jobs-report
Most Venezuelan women in Colombia are paid less than the legal minimum wage, found the investigation
Norway outlaws hate speech against trans people
The penal code in Norway was expanded, having covered gay and lesbian people since 1981
Enough is enough: UK sisters call time on cat calls and wolf whistling
From wolf-whistles, unwanted advances and sexual gestures, young women worldwide are pushing to outlaw public sexual harassment
Britain's Duchess Meghan speaks about miscarriage in break with royal reserve
"Despite the staggering commonality of this pain, the conversation remains taboo, riddled with (unwarranted) shame, and perpetuating a cycle of solitary mourning" Meghan said
Shell UK gender pay gap narrows slightly in 2020
Shell also for the first time revealed that the average pay and bonuses for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic employees was 8.5% lower than non-BAME staff