Only half of women in developing world in charge of their own bodies - UN
From being denied access to contraception or married off as a child, women are often forced to give up control over their bodies
Olympics-New Zealand starts vaccinating Tokyo-bound athletes
The government said last month it would allow athletes to jump the vaccines queue to allow them to participate in events of "national significance"
White officer who shot and paralyzed Black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin, returned to duty
Officer Rusten Sheskey left Jacob Blake paralyzed after shooting him from behind at close range
New Zealand introduces climate change law for financial firms in world first
The new law will require banks, insurers and investment managers to report the climate impacts of their businesses and explain how they will manage risks
Mexican Netflix street vendor star 'Lady Tacos' eyes jump to political stage
Marven, known as 'Lady Tacos de Canasta' wants to take her fight for LGBT+ and worker rights to politics, running for Mexico City congress
Ohio can enforce ban on Down syndrome abortions -U.S. appeals court
Ohio doctors could face license revocations and up to 18 months in prison for performing the abortions
Native health providers drive Alaska's vaccination success story
Indigenous groups are playing a leading role in the state's COVID-19 vaccines rollout, including organising jabs for the wider community
Biden's climate envoy Kerry to hold talks with China, South Korea
Ahead of Biden's virtual climate summit, Kerry will travel to China to press U.S. counterparts to reduce emissions
U.S., European firms, investors pile pressure on Biden to hike climate target
Companies and investors urged the Biden administration to set a target to cut emissions by at least 50% by 2030
How to advance LGBT+ rights? Invest in stocks says tennis legend
LGBTQ Loyalty Holdings to launch a new investment vehicle to tap into demand for ethical investing