U.S. Supreme Court begins hearing major challenge to abortion rights
The US Supreme Court which has a 6-3 conservative majority, is hearing at least 70 minutes of oral arguments in Mississippi's appeal to revive its ban on abortion starting at 15 weeks of pregnancy
El Salvador violated rights of woman who had abortion and died in prison, court rules
El Salvador has some of the strictest anti-abortion laws in the world
Indian student's fight against caste discrimination raises Dalit hopes
Six decades after India banned caste-based discrimination, Dalit students say they face widespread bullying and mistreatment on campus
Taliban release media guidelines, ban shows with female actors
During the Taliban's previous rule, strict curbs were placed on women's ability to leave the house, unless accompanied by a male relative, or to receive education
LGBT+ Afghans fear being forgotten 100 days since Taliban takeover
LGBT+ Afghans say threats, harassment and violence are on the increase 100 days since the Taliban seized power
Afghans 'marry off' baby girls for dowries as starvation looms
Afghanistan's economic meltdown following the Taliban's takeover 100 days ago is pushing destitute families to marry off young daughters - and even baby girls, campaigners say
WTA says Chinese tennis star's call with Olympic chief is not enough
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai confirms safety after current and former tennis players joined calls seeking to confirm her wellbeing amid allegations that an ex-Chinese government official sexually assaulted the player
ANALYSIS - IOC's new transgender and intersex guidelines divide sport
LGBT+ and human rights advocates welcomed dropping advice on testosterone levels, but some scientists said the Olympic guidance was 'unreasonable'.
'My computer is my weapon': Afghan woman journalist stands up to Taliban
Journalist Zahra Joya was forced to flee Afghanistan but continues to run her news agency from a London hotel
Can artificial intelligence help close gender gaps at work?
Tech startups say their AI systems can interrupt biases in hiring and promotion, but experts warn that algorithms are no silver bullet