Bollywood sex worker biopic resonates in India's brothels
For many sex workers in Mumbai's Kamathipura red-light district and across India, movie hit and Netflix release 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' has struck a chord as they fight for their rights
Crisis after COVID for Sri Lankan women who dress the West
Low pay, long hours, risky conditions: what is the price of the West's wardrobe? As an economic crisis stalls Sri Lanka's pandemic recovery, women garment workers are bearing the brunt
Five insights from UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day Conference
This year’s UNESCO World Press Freedom Day conference in Uruguay saw policymakers, journalists and media practitioners come together to discuss matters of press freedom, privacy and sustainability within a sector facing existential digital threats, surging violence and unregulated surveillance. The Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) outlines five key trends that emerged at the conference.
Pakistan bus network gives women a ticket to work and study
Peshawar's BRT transport system is helping women travel safely without fear of sexual harassment, opening up new opportunities for them to study and find jobs in the socially conservative city
U.S. abortion war spotlights women's risk from online tracking
Location tracking, search history, online shopping: with the U.S. Supreme Court expected to overturn Roe v. Wade, privacy advocates are on edge about women's digital footprints
Roe v Wade: Is gay marriage at risk?
A strikedown of abortion rights could encourage other challenges to landmark civil rights rulings, LGBTQ+ rights groups warn
Samuel Alito has been staunch conservative on U.S. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court Justice has been in the minority in major Supreme Court rulings in recent years buttressing abortion rights, forging a reputation as a staunch conservative on LGBT and abortion rights
Zimbabwe's women-only rangers fight poachers and poverty
The Akashinga unit, the country's first armed, all-women anti-poaching unit, says it aims to change the face of conservation
How should journalists respond to online trolls? Mute, block, ignore and more
COVID upended lives and accelerated the growth of digital economies, tech migrations and online opportunities. Unfortunately, it also created a few extra monsters on social media platforms.
Transgender women should not compete in female events - British PM
Transgender rights has become a hot topic as sports seek to balance inclusivity with ensuring there is no unfair advantage