Women's bodies must not be held captive to government policies or "alarmist narratives" concerning population growth, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency ... Read more »
When Oxfam staff in Haiti were caught paying earthquake survivors for sex, many aid organisations moved to overhaul their sa Read more »
Listening to woman's voices, needs, and unique perspectives is paramount to improving access to quality, respectful maternal healthcare, write Dabri Olohije Ohanu and Olu Read more »
Around the world, unintended pregnancies - especially those resulting from rape or coercion - are often met with stigma and judgment, despite how common it is for women's rep Read more »
From the Tigray conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia to the ongoing Somalia Al-Shabaab crisis, to civil wars in South Sudan and the military coup in Sudan, one thing is clear - Read more »
As Burundian authorities turn a blind eye to the growing cases of violence and spousal murder, women's rights activists are increasingly vocal, writes Lorraine Josian Read more »
In a male-dominated world, an all-woman anti-poaching unit based in Zimbabwe is trying to save wildlife and empower the rangers. Margaret Darawanda, also known as Sergeant ... Read more »
During this year's UN Commission for the Status of Women (CSW) policy makers, women-led organisations and activists met to address the widespread inequalities, violence, and ... Read more »
The cost of living, which has rapidly increased since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine is being increasingly felt by people in regions that are already bes Read more »
During Women's History Month, we assess our progress toward achieving gender equality, a basic human right and the cornerstone of a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable ... Read more »
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