Polish ruling party faces internal struggle over LGBT, women's rights
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is resisting efforts by ultra-conservatives to step up a government crackdown on LGBT and women's rights
India celebrates anti-slavery pioneer Swami Agnivesh's 'life of rebellion'
Anti-slavery activist Swami Agnivesh, who died this month, campaigned tirelessly for human rights
U.N. says global goals to protect nature need women to succeed
With women gathering much of the world's firewood and water and active in farming, their input on protecting biodiversity is crucial, officials say
Afghan peace talks open with calls for ceasefire, women's rights
As the historic peace talks kick off, the question of how to safeguard the rights of women and minorities are big challenges
Zimbabwe divorce law spurs women's fight for property
The law rejects the traditional thinking that only financial contributions count when splitting property, its supporters say
'Not seeing the urgency': Communications failure blamed for climate inaction
"Many people still do not seem to fully understand (climate change) is impacting our lives today," says Britain's Prince Charles
Hillary Clinton 'disappointed' with pace of women's rights advancement
Hillary Clinton said the world has "a lot more work to do" in the advancement of women’s rights
Selfies in solidarity with murdered women as Turkey mulls EU pact
Tens of thousands join a black-and-white selfie campaign to protest a surge in femicides in Turkey, after the government said it may withdraw from a key European treaty to protect women
Cambodia police chief sacked over sexual misconduct in landmark case
The two-star general is accused of forcing female officers to perform sex acts at work but will not be prosecuted
Semenya loses appeal against CAS ruling over testosterone regulations
Olympic champion Caster Semenya lost her appeal to the Swiss Federal Tribunal against a ruling that female athletes with high natural testosterone must reduce their levels of the hormone