Afghan government backtracks over ban on schoolgirls singing in public
Controversial memo to schools sparked public outrage and came as the government negotiates a power-sharing deal with the Taliban
Seven coal miners killed in Pakistan in second incident in one week
Lacking proper safety measures in the mines, workers have repeatedly been killed in explosions caused by the accumulation of methane gas
Reclaiming the streets: 6 apps and initiatives keeping women safe
As the murder of Sarah Everard sparks calls to improve street safety in London, these global initiatives strive to make cities safer for women
Reclaiming the streets: 6 apps and initiatives keeping women safe
As the murder of Sarah Everard sparks calls to improve street safety in London, these global initiatives strive to make cities safer for women
From apps to maps: Innovations boosting street safety for women
Tapping new technology and old-fashioned community spirit, diverse initiatives around the world seek to make cities safer for women
Curbs on girls reading, singing in public stir rights fears in Afghanistan
Education Ministry's directive comes as the government negotiates a power-sharing deal with the Taliban
Curbs on girls reading, singing in public stir rights fears in Afghanistan
Education Ministry's directive comes as the government negotiates a power-sharing deal with the Taliban
One in three women endure physical or sexual violence -WHO
Boys should be taught in school about respect and consent, say WHO officials, as biggest-ever survey points to 'endemic' violence against women and girls
Afghanistan pledges to double female police numbers as attacks surge
Afghanistan says it will double the number of female police officers by 2024, as the country grapples with a spate of attacks against working women
The young Afghan media worker who risked all for women's rights
The killings of female journalists are a stark reminder of how hard-fought gains for women's rights after the fall of the Taliban are under threat