OPINION: How women are fighting for peace in a militarised cyberspace
The internet can accelerate a more peaceful world for women – or chip away at their rights. Twenty years since the world recognized women’s right to peace, it’s up to us to decide what’s next
Kabul evicts street vendors in 'discipline' drive
Many say poor roadside vendors bear the brunt of Afghanistan's ambitious drive to improve security and combat crime in the capital
OPINION: Pope’s ‘yes’ to same-sex civil unions will lead to a more open and equal Catholic Church
Pope's comments in a new documentary released on Wednesday signal a significant policy shift
U.N. says pandemic will slow already miniscule progress in women's rights
Only modest gains in education and lowered maternal mortality have taken place since 1995, the U.N. said
Afghan women illegally forced into 'virginity tests'
Medical experts say virginity tests do not prove whether a girl or woman has had sex as the hymen can be torn during physical activity or use of a tampon
Revamp hunger aid, urges risk chief for Nobel-winning UN food agency
As the United Nations World Food Programme wins the Nobel Peace Prize, officials say a shift to more hunger prevention is needed as aid demand grows
As Afghans count cost of deadly floods, officials warn of worse to come
As the climate heats up, war-weary communities need more help to prepare for the growing threat of droughts and floods, and to protect their fragile environment
OPINION: Facing twin climate and conflict shocks, governments step up
A more integrated approach to both problems is needed, they say, as is a UN Commissioner on Climate and Security
Young Afghan female mountaineer plans next summit to 'show the world what we can do'
Mountaineer Fatima Sultani, 18, wants to show that 'Afghan women are strong and can do the most challenging work that men do'
Afghan woman who topped university entrance exam eyes presidency
Shamsia Alizada’s success came as the Afghan government holds power-sharing talks with the Taliban that have raised concerns about women’s rights