Women news

India backs looser abortion laws in boost for women
Americas' rights court hears sexual violence case from Ecuador
UK film stars compile alternative award list in diversity row
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Women and climate change
Elderly black women in S. Africa win property rights in ruling Kim Harrisberg
Accuser says Harvey Weinstein forced oral sex on her Reuters
Trump says California can't make insurers cover abortion Reuters
At anti-abortion rally, Trump assails Democrats Reuters
British ballet shines spotlight on refugee women Adela Suliman
Nepali man to be convicted over 'menstrual hut' death walks free Annie Banerji
Breaking precedent, Trump to attend Washington anti-abortion march Reuters
Trump administration steps up scrutiny of pregnant visa applicants Reuters
Equality won't happen by itself, says Finnish PM Belinda Goldsmith
Too good to be true? The best investment that never was Sonia Elks
Indian women lawmakers face abuse as online violence rises Annie Banerji and Belinda Goldsmith
French Senate approves IVF for single women, lesbians Reuters
Weinstein rape trial opens with clashing portrayals of ex-producer Reuters
As WNBA boosts pay, women's hockey players see path forward Reuters
Swimming pool in Russia's Muslim south bans women, causing outcry Reuters
Women lose ground in German finance supervisory boards Reuters
Greece gets its first female president Reuters
After four decades of war, Afghan widows battle for homes Rina Chandran
El Salvador femicide case exposes deadly gender violence Anastasia Moloney
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Tech must diversify to avoid bias - Sheryl Sandberg Sonia Elks
KFC apologises for 'sexist' Australian ad Reuters
'Let us in!' African women entrepreneurs implore investors Sarah Shearman
Bangladesh court orders govt to tackle rise in rapes Naimul Karim
World richest 2,000 people hold more than poorest 4.6 bln combined Reuters
No sex, no babies: S.Korea's emerging feminists reject marriage Beh Lih Yi
National Archives removes altered Women's March images Reuters
U.S. top court to hear Trump appeal in contraception fight Reuters
Canada's indigenous women using businesses to end violence Belinda Goldsmith
Iranian chess ref scared to go home Reuters
China frees #MeToo activist held for three months Reuters
Young Afghan woman teaches Sufi dance in Kabul for 'inner peace' Reuters
Judge says Weinstein trial not a 'referendum' on #MeeToo movement Reuters
Breaking down walls, Iranian women fight home-built patriarchy Alice McCool
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Opinion

Jessie Clyde International Women's Health Coalition

It's time to legalise abortion in Argentina

I stand alongside other feminist activists to urge Argentina's new president to fulfill his promise and prioritize the decriminalization of abortion
Jessica Achieng Oluoch

Scaling alternative justice for Kenya’s landless widows

The disconnect between law and practice in Kenya is impacting the property rights of widows
Colile Mashaba Mothers2mothers

S.Africa 'Mentor Mothers' bring sunshine to people living with HIV

I hope that one day we will wake up to a world where children have access to the best healthcare and services and pray that our collective goal of an HIV-free generation is achieved
Zainab Gbobaniyi Women for Women International

Tackling violence against women in Nigeria

I tell women: it’s not about your education level, it’s about knowing your rights and using your voice

In Depth

Criminal or victim? Female drug mules trapped as 'legal zombies' in Brazil
'You have to fight': For women refugees, finding work is doubly hard
Baby or a job? Stark choice for Taiwan's migrant workers
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INTERVIEW-Daughter's murder led activist to hunt for Mexico's disappeared

Videos & Pictures

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Beyond Boko Haram
Danish 'sex ambulance' seeks to protect sex workers
Colombia's City of Women rebuilds homes and hopes
You are enough - painting extraordinary women
Rowing against the flow
Afghan government adviser turned refugee pushes women's rights

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