India's top judge urged to quit for suggesting rape defendant marry victim
Chief justice’s remark could encourage lower courts to consider marriage offers floated by defence lawyers in a bid for leniency in rape cases, campaigners warn
EU says pandemic disproportionately affects women, especially in frontline jobs
Women have been harder hit by the coronavirus, making up the majority of frontline jobs, taking on more care responsibilities, and suffering increased domestic violence
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
Teenage girl's beheading spurs calls for 'honour killings' law in India
Women's campaigners want specific legislation against such crimes to help protect potential victims and improve police investigations
China counters Uighur criticism with explicit attacks on women witnesses
As allegations of human rights violations mount, China is focusing on discrediting female Uighur witnesses behind recent reports of abuse
'Inferior' women: China counters Uighur criticism with explicit PR attacks
With a growing number of Western lawmakers accusing China of genocide, Beijing is focussing on discrediting the female Uighur witnesses behind recent reports of abuse
Women finance firm directors earn 66% less than men in UK, study finds
Although the number of women on FTSE 350 boards has jumped, they still earn considerably less than men
Women inch towards equal legal rights despite COVID-19 risks, World Bank says
Countries urged to make gender equality a priority in economic recovery efforts as pandemic takes heavier toll on women
OPINION: A crackdown against LGBT+ people in Indonesia is underway
The rise of Islamic conservatism in Indonesia doesn't just threaten LGBT+ people
South Carolina passes abortion ban, Planned Parenthood sues
Various states have passed heavy restrictions on abortions, with most still tied up in the courts