SPECIAL REPORT-As more women fill America’s jails, medical tragedies mount
A sharp rise in female inmates - many of whom have medical conditions - is leading to cracks in a jail system designed for men
Pakistan toughens rape law after outcry over attacks
Pakistan will create special courts to try sex crimes within four months
Third of world's people get no state aid during pandemic - Oxfam
Study finds that while rich nations spent $9.8 trillion in aid, low-income countries spent only $42 billion
Generation COVID: In 2020, WhatsApp was a lifeline for schoolwork - and solidarity
'2020 has forced us to innovate, collaborate and discover resilience we didn't know we had'
Argentina lower house approves landmark bill to legalize abortion
The draft law would provide for the legal termination of pregnancy up until the 14th week
OPINION: Why governments should strengthen land rights for women and youth
From domestic violence to low wages, insecure land rights exacerbate inequalities
Abortion helpline calls surge in Poland after court's near-total ban
Abortion Without Borders hotline sees sharp increase in calls since controversial Oct. 22 ruling
INTERVIEW - Outspoken Ugandan feminist puts jail behind her on the campaign trail
A year ago, Stella Nyanzi was in jail for cyber-harassment over a Facebook post criticising the president. Today, she’s running for parliament
Leaders in COVID fight praised in Forbes list of world's powerful women
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen were particularly effective, it said
U.S. saw summer of Black Lives Matter protests demanding change
One of the key movements of 2020 was the rise in #BLM protests demanding racial justice and civil rights