In pictures: Menstruating women banished once a month
Chaupadi is the practice of treating women as impure and untouchable when they menstruate. The practice is the same whether it’s March 8 or any other time of the year
Violence against women 'pandemic' in Mexico
Experts say the spike in violence against women is worst in areas hit hard by the drugs war, similar to what happens during civil wars like those in Colombia, Guatemala and El Salvador
International Women's Day: Raped girl's education dreams go up in smoke
UNHCR puts a priority on spreading awareness about sexual and gender-based violence and at preventing a scourge that affects millions around the world.
Iraqi Candidates Step Up; Sex Assault Bill Fails
About 3,000 Iraqi female candidates are preparing to start campaigning for parliamentary elections, a record high. Also this week, the Senate rejected a bill to remove military commanders from decisions over the prosecution of sexual assault cases in the armed forces.
Gender violence in EU lowest in Poland - should we rejoice?
Is “scoring” lowest a reason to celebrate or is it a wake-up call to shine a light on under-reported violence?
Next Year's Oscar Favorites Already on the March
Some winners: "The Face of Love" starring Annette Bening, "On My Way," with Catherine Deneuve, and a superb documentary about the secret life of a Chicago nanny that opens later in the month.
Sex crimes trial starts for U.S. Army brigadier general
USA-COURTMARTIAL/SINCLAIR (PIX,UPDATE 2):UPDATE 2-Sex crimes trial starts for U.S. Army brigadier general